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The idea of making a living playing professional baseball probably pops into the minds of nearly every youngster at one point or another.

That's one of the reasons that it is so tough to accomplish. The level of competition is staggering, and there's no end to the amount of work that it takes to get there.

To those lucky enough to make it to the show, it's a non-stop battle to stay there. Players must constantly work to improve, upgrade their conditioning and learn more about the game.

Pitchers announcing their candidacy for the Home Run Derby is the latest trend in Major League Baseball, and St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright officially threw his hat in the ring Tuesday.

Just about a month from now, the American and National Leagues will send their best and brightest to San Diego's Petco Park for MLB's 87th All-Star Game.

Unsurprisingly, fan voting has become nothing more than a popularity contest. In some cases, it's about how many votes fans can stuff into a virtual ballot box for members of their favorite team (we're looking at you, Kansas City).

The Milwaukee Brewers and Washington Nationals open a three-game set in Milwaukee on June 24. Ryan Braun will probably still be in a Brewers uniform at that point, though the trade chatter surrounding him will only intensify as the Aug. 1 non-waiver deadline approaches.

In his first two big league starts, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon has faced off against Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom, arguably the two biggest studs in the defending National League champion New York Mets' stable.

Welcome to The Show, kid.

San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain can't seem to shake the injury bug, as he is once again on the shelf after suffering a hamstring injury.

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker left Tuesday’s start against the Tampa Bay Rays with a foot injury. It is unclear when he'll return to the mound. 

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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that they signed outfielder Will Venable to a one-year contract. 

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday due to a triceps injury. It is uncertain when he will return to action.  

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Washington Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon is suffering with an intercostal strain and has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. It is uncertain when he will be able to return. 

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