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Alex Rodriguez is set to rejoin the New York Yankees after his 20-game rehab assignment. But is the ensuing media circus going to collapse the sturdy clubhouse?

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The Chicago White Sox are in the midst of one of their worst seasons in the last 25 years.

There's no doubt that they have been bad in just about every area this year and it's been tough to watch.

I have to admit that I have seen less White Sox baseball this season than I can ever remember, and that's not by accident.

As we approach the July 31st trade deadline for Major League Baseball, the Sox find themselves in a position that they are not particularly accustomed to.

The St. Louis Cardinals once again have the best record in baseball. If they can match that performance in the second half of the season, they're looking at over 100 wins.

But in order to do so, some players may need to step up.

As is natural, not everyone within the club has been pulling their weight lately. I've taken a look at the three hottest and coldest players heading into the break, keeping in mind statistics, capabilities and their value to the team.

Read on to find out who's hot and who's not!

I think I'm supposed to write something like, "And so the legend of Yoenis Cespedes grows" here.

The great paradigm shift in Major League Baseball could mean a lot for the results of the annual All-Star game. Specifically, how all the young impact talent in the National League sets it up for a big run of success in the Midsummer Classic. 

But is there really a greater talent disparity, at least among the new wave of players, that makes the NL better than the American League?

The 2013 MLB All-Star Game is finally upon us, as the festivities have ended and the fight for home-field advantage in the World Series will soon commence. While everyone knows that the game will transpire, there's one question that everyone needs answered.

When and where can we watch the game?

Let’s be honest: Every hitter in the MLB All-Star Game is capable of a huge performance. No one made it to the Midsummer Classic without having already proven that time and again this season.

But every hitter is going to be facing some tremendous pitching in the game, and there’s a reason the American League and National League haven’t combined for more than eight runs in any of the last five All-Star Games.

Another Cuban pitcher is on the market as right-hander Dalier Hinojosa has been cleared to sign with an MLB team, according to MLB.com's Jesse Sanchez:

Sanchez brings a lot to the table and will no doubt garner a lot of interest from clubs.

Citi Field, which will play host to the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night, is generally considered one of the toughest ballparks in the league for power hitters.

It seemed nearly impossible to hit one out of the spacious park during its first couple years of existence, but the fences were brought in and Citi Field suddenly appears to favor home run hitters.