CBS Sports

The second half gets underway Friday and almost immediately heads into the trade deadline

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New York Post

Gerrit Cole had a second straight impressive start on Friday against the Rays.

But because of a controversial pitch-clock violation, Cole almost didn’t make it to the top of the second inning.

The right-hander was called for an automatic ball after committing the violation after he apparently didn’t throw his final warm-up pitch until there were 20 seconds left on the clock.

Home plate umpire Quinn Wolcott docked Cole right after he threw the last warm-up pitch, which Cole, Austin Wells, and Aaron Boone all took issue with.



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Texas Rangers On SI

Here is everything you need to know to prepare as the Texas Rangers open the second half against the first-place Baltimore Orioles.

Four Things To Know As Texas Rangers Reset For Second Half

The Associated Press

Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners for baseball’s MVP awards, according to the oddsmakers. It’s only the All-Star break, but one or two clear favorites have emerged for several of the game’s top honors. With play set to resume again Friday, here’s a look at what the betting lines have to say, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.

Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there’s plenty of time left in baseball’s award races

Sports Illustrated

The World Cannot Escape LeBron James’s Shoulder Shrug This Summer

The 19-year-old won Japan's all-around national title in April.

Japanese Gymnast Shoko Miyata Sent Home From Olympics for Smoking, per Report

Baltimore, MD

Sporting News

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly discussing a surprise blockbuster trade for Oakland Athletics star rookie Mason Miller.

Orioles discussing surprise deadline trade for Athletics star, per insider

Detroit, MI

Overhead Photo of Dan Campbell-Themed Corn Maze Had NFL Fans Awestruck

Chicago, IL

Carter had Reese's back in a postgame press conference.

Sky’s Chennedy Carter Cuts Off Reporter to Defend Angel Reese After Win vs. Aces

Bronx, NY

FanSided

The New York Yankees entered the All-Star break one game behind the first-place Baltimore Orioles after a rather heartbreaking loss in Camden Yards on Sunday. It feels a lot worse than it looks, though. New York has been on a downslide for a couple months, and there hasn't been much positive momentum to build on lately.

Gerrit Cole is only person in New York happy about latest Yankees rumor

This was so good from the WNBA's star rookie.

Caitlin Clark Threw Coolest Pass of Her WNBA Career in Record-Breaking Game

The two rookies will be teammates Saturday night in Phoenix.

Caitlin Clark Made Bold Claim for What Angel Reese Will Do in WNBA All-Star Game

Phoenix, AZ

WNBA All-Star coach Cheryl Miller dished out a cash prize to Angel Reese and Arike Ogunbowale for hitting half-court shots.

Angel Reese, Arike Ogunbowale Hit Half-Court Shots for Cash Prize at All-Star Practice

Illinois State

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Foodie in Chicago

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Bankruptcy Looms for Major Pizza Chain With Chicago Suburban Locations

New York Yankees On SI

The Yankees are at a disadvantage over one AL East foe when it comes to intriguing trade pieces.

AL East Rival Has Trade Deadline Advantage Over Yankees

New Jersey State

East Rutherford, NJ

You've never seen a football game like this one.

Arena Football League Hosting Championship Game Inside a Mall Looked So Bizarre

ESPN Ready for Biggest WNBA All-Star Weekend Ever

Players from MLB down to Little League send their gloves to Chris Petroff, and, inside his backyard work shed, he re-laces, restores and repairs them.

How One Man Became Baseball’s Go-To Glove Doctor

Golf is hard. It can be even harder when you're playing one of the best links courses in the word, Royal Troon, in the British Open. South Africa's Christiaan B

British Open Golfer Hit a Such a Hilariously Sad Shot, and Fans Had Jokes

On Friday night, the New York Yankees delivered a commanding 6-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium, thanks to stellar performances by Gerrit Cole and Juan Soto. This win marks the Yankees’ fourth in their last six games, providing a much-needed boost as they aim to gain momentum in the second half of the season.

Yankees 6-1 Rays: Gerrit Cole shines as Bombers dominate at Yankee Stadium

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MLB betting preview, predictions and best bets for the Friday, July 19th slate, including how to bet Houston Astros vs. Seattle...

Rounding the Bases: MLB Straight Up Picks for Every Game Today (Astros Start Second Half in Style vs. Mariners)

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