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St. Louis Cardinals (51-46, third in the NL Central) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (47-50, fourth in the NL West) Phoenix; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Andre Pallante (5-5, 4.49 ERA, 1.

Los Angeles Angels (47-49, fourth in the AL West) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (55-41, first in the NL East) Philadelphia; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: TBD; Phillies: Jesus Luzardo (8-5, 4.14 ERA, 1.

ARLINGTON, Texax (AP) — The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander José Ruiz and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday for right-hander Dane Dunning.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Former San Francisco Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom, a bow-tie loving, longtime Microsoft attorney who was at the helm when the team won its first World Series title in 2010, has died. He was 83.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veteran first baseman Rowdy Tellez took part in a workout with the Texas Rangers on Thursday, with the anticipation that he will be added to their roster before the first game after the All-Star break.

NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. David Altchek, who performed more than 2,000 Tommy John surgeries and was the New York Mets longtime medical director, died Thursday. He was 68.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A home belonging to Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte was burglarized during the Major League Baseball All-Star break, according to police.

DENVER (AP) — The Colorado Rockies had a projected top pick slide to them at No. 4 in baseball's amateur draft last weekend. It's a win, and these days they'll take any “W” they can get.

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger will be on the injured list for the second time this season when the team resumes play after the All-Star break.

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball's All-Star Game — which featured the contest's first swing-off to determine the winner — averaged 7,185,000 viewers Tuesday night on Fox, according to Nielsen.