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The Tampa Bays activated a pair of All-Stars for Monday night's series opener against Texas, getting left-hander Shane McClanahan and first baseman Yandy Díaz back for the matchup of division leaders. McClanahan, a two-time All-Star, had been on the 15-day injured list since June 30 with mid-back tightness. He was set to start against the Rangers.

Rays reinstate All-Stars McClanahan, Díaz for the opener of a series against the Rangers | 2023-07-18 06:09:03

Another All-Star break has come and gone, and as trade talks heat up and final rosters take shape, more opportunities will come for young players to contribute with their big league clubs. So, with the Aug. 1 Trade Deadline nearly upon us and the push to the postseason not far

3:46 AM UTC MLB.com Another All-Star break has come and gone, and as trade talks heat up and final rosters take shape, more opportunities will come for young players to contribute with their big league clubs. So, with the Aug. 1 Trade Deadline nearly upon us and the push to the postseason not far behind,

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Alec Marsh was a major bright spot for the Kansas City Royals, who begin the second half of the season looking to evaluate the roster.

The Rays have been the best team in the American League.

All-Star Yandy Diaz has been placed on the paternity list by the Tampa Bay Rays, who expect the first baseman to miss at least one game of a weekend's series at Kansas City.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Isaac Paredes and Yandy Diaz homered as the Tampa Bay Rays snapped a season-high, seven-game skid with a 10-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday in a matchup of teams with the best records in baseball.

The Orioles and Rays each put up double-digits to enter the break on a high note.