Each morning, Monday through Friday, we'll hook you up with some reading material to skim through as you slug down coffee and slack off at the start of your workday.
** Orioles closer Jim Johnson made his first All-Star team after a long journey through the minor leagues.
** According to a Louisiana newspaper, the Orioles’ top draft pick, Kevin Gausman, a right-hander from LSU, is considering going back to school. The club says they are still in negotiations with the young pitcher.
** Peter Schmuck gives out his midseason grades for the Orioles.
** Ed Reed would like the Ravens to know that he is comfortable at home.
** WWE and TNA are using different styles to build their upcoming events.
** The NFL holds its supplemental draft on Thursday.
** Prince Fielder won the Home Run Derby for the second time in his career last night in Kansas City.
** The Loss Column looks at second-half storylines for the Orioles, including potential trades and the plan for Brian Roberts.
** MLB.com writes about three Orioles are enjoying their All-Star breakin Kansas City.VIDEO: Adam Jones reads #4 on David Letterman’s top 10 list.
