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LEADING OFF: Hunter’s 40th birthday, Kershaw starts 2nd half

National League's Clayton Kershaw, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, throws during the fifth  inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 14, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
National League's Clayton Kershaw, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, throws during the fifth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 14, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) National League's Clayton Kershaw, of the Los Angeles Dodgers, throws during the fifth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game, Tuesday, July 14, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

A look at what’s happening all around the major leagues today:

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TORII TURNS 40

Torii Hunter has no idea what his mother has in store for his 40th birthday, but he knows she’s up to something. The right fielder will celebrate in Oakland, where the Twins play at night. Mom Shirley, his wife and plenty of family and friends are in town for the big day.

A’s right fielder Josh Reddick reached out with an early birthday greeting when he saw Hunter on Friday at the Coliseum.