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MLB announces winners of 'Tribute for Heroes' campaign

By Brittany Ghiroli and Derek Wetmore

BALTIMORE -- Major League Baseball and PEOPLE magazine on Wednesday announced the 30 winners of the "Tribute for Heroes" campaign, a national initiative that recognizes veterans and military service members.

Each club has a representative, and the Orioles' winner is Rob Jones, from Charlottesville, Va.

Each winner will be included in All-Star Week festivities and will attend and be honored during the pregame ceremony leading up to the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field, which takes place July 16 on FOX, beginning at 7:30 ET.

Brittany Ghiroli is a reporter for MLB.com. Read her blog, Britt's Bird Watch, and follow her on Twitter @britt_ghiroli. Derek Wetmore is an associate reporter for MLB.com.
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