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B.J. Upton, rounding third after hitting a solo shot against the Marlins, won AL Player of the Month for the first time in his career.

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Upton wins AL Player of the Month

B.J. Upton is chosen as the American League's Player of the Month for June, MLB announces today. | Up next: Rangers

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