Albert Pujols is joining the Home Run Derby for fifth and final time

Morning news and notes for Tuesday, July 12, 2022

By Matt Lyons@mattrly Jul 12, 2022, 8:57am EDT

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Guardians 8, White Sox 4
MLB Recap | Box Score

Guardians promote Alex Call, designate Oscar Mercado for assignment | Covering the Corner
In case you missed it, the Guardians made a roster move yesterday by promoting Alex Call and DFA’ing Oscar Mercado.

Guardians’ All-Star trio, Nolan Jones’ blast, Steven Kwan Q&A: Meisel’s Musings | The Athletic ($$$)
Zack Meisel tells the story of how Andres Gimenez learned he was an All-Star, plus a really good Q&A with the insightful Steven Kwan.

Future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols will participate in this year’s Home Run Derby.
Pujols also passed fellow Cardinal legend Stan Musial in extra-base hits yesterday.
Wander Franco is out 5-8 weeks.
Sandy Alcantara is amazing.
The Braves and Royals made a trade involving a draft pick.
Oh yeah, Max Scherzer is back.
Old friend Nick Wittgren has been released by the Cardinals.

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