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The publication also delivers an MLB mock draft, power rankings, injury-related notes, and feature interviews, including a profile connecting rookie Kevin McGonigle with Mike Trout.","USAON SALE JULY 8-14,2026www.usatoday.comPToDAYSPORTSWEEKLYAN EDIJO USA TeDAYSTAR  \nSTRUCKThe MLB AlI-Stars arecoming out in Philly,ThiPigincluding a 'Legend’and fast-rising rookie  \nINSIDE  \n■ Will pitchingBRYCEphenom have towatch festivities?HARPER  \n■Is the 'smart’money on thePirates?$3.00KEVINMCGONIGLE  \nFOR HOME DELIVERY:1-800-872-1415,www.mysportsweekly.com  \nUSA TODAY SPORTS  \nINSIDE  \nVolume 24,No.44(ISSN 1541-5228)  \nJamle Stockwell  \n# Pirates finally spend some cash\n\nVice President of News,USA TODAY  \nChris Thomas  \nExecutive Sports Editor,  \nUSA TODAY NETWORK  \nUSA TODAY Co.  \nPublished weekly every Wednesday by USA TODAYCo.,115215th St NW STE 700,Washington D.C.,20005-1766.Periodicals postage at Washington,DCand additional mailing offices.  \nPOSTMASTER:Send al UAA to 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