Players scatter in all directions to enjoy the All-Star break: Guardians takeaways | National Sports

CHICAGO — The Guardians’ locker room emptied quickly after Sunday’s 6-5 win over the White Sox in 10 innings at Rate Field.

The All-Star break was at hand, and players had places to be and things to do.

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