6 Changes I'd Like To See For MLB All-Star Week
The HR Derby changes were a good start, but more can be done to increase excitement.
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The HR Derby changes were a good start, but more can be done to increase excitement.
Rangers slugger Prince Fielder has been tapped to take part in the MLB Home Run Derby during the MLB All-Star game festivities.
The All-Star Game is nearly here, which means the complaining has begun. Here's a tip to enjoy the events: rediscover your inner kid.
Toronto third baseman Josh Donaldson and Seattle designated hitter Nelson Cruz have moved ahead in fan voting for starting spots in the All-Star Game, leaving five Kansas City Royals still in the lead.
Texas Rangers first baseman Prince Fielder is among the league leaders in batting average, hits, and RBI. Fans haven't taken notice.
Pete Rose's role at the All-Star game in Cincinnati will be determined by Major League Baseball and the Reds after they determine what other obligations the banned career hits leader has.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has made it official -- the Miami Marlins will host the 2017 All-Star Game.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred has made it official — the Miami Marlins will host the 2017 All-Star Game.
A person familiar with the decision says the Miami Marlins have been awarded the 2017 All-Star Game, and an announcement by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is planned for this week
The Texas Rangers haven't had much to smile about this season, until now. One of the Rangers top prospects has given the team and their fans something to look forward to.
Joe Nathan is no slouch, having converted 30 of 31 save opportunities this season. But having the opportunity to close out the All-Star Game was an unexpected surprise
Summoned in the eighth inning to make certain he would pitch, Rivera soaked up a 90-second standing ovation and got three straight outs while helping the American League to a 3-0 victory over the National League on Tuesday night at Citi Field.
Oakland's second-year slugger won baseball's Home Run Derby with a dazzling display of power Monday night, becoming the first player left out of the Midsummer Classic to take home the crown.
Three members of the Texas Rangers were selected by voters to play for the American League in the 2013 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus is leading the American League voting at his position for the MLB All-Star Game in the first update of fan balloting released Monday.
Nine members of the 2012 American League All-Star team and Hall of Famer George Brett joined the Late Show with David Letterman to present the "Top Ten Fun Facts About the All-Star Game".
In a season with two extra playoff teams and a great deal of parity, virtually every MLB franchise has some hope heading into the season's second half this year.
Although each team is chock full of talent, there were nonetheless players who didn't make the cut despite stellar first-half statistics.
"It's just not the right time," Hamilton said of the Derby. "I haven't done it in the last couple years. I want to be healthy and be the best I can be for the team."
The Cardinals have the home field advantage, thanks to Prince Fielder's homer off Rangers pitcher C.J. Wilson in July's MLB All-Star Game.
