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The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also known as the " Midsummer Classic ", is an annual professional baseball game sanctioned by Major League Baseball (MLB) and contested between the all-stars from the American League (AL) and National League (NL). Starting fielders are selected by fans, pitchers are selected by managers, and reserves ...
List of Major League Baseball All-Star Games. Ninety-three Major League Baseball All-Star Games have been played since the inaugural one in 1933. The American League (AL) leads the series with a 48–44–2 (.521) record, and a 388–380 run advantage. [ 1] The NL has the longest winning streak of 11 games from 1972 to 1982; the AL held a 13 ...
The first All-Star Game was held as part of the 1933 World's Fair at Comiskey Park and was the brainchild of Arch Ward, then sports editor for the Chicago Tribune. [1] Initially intended to be a one-time event, its great success resulted in making the game an annual event, with some years (1959–1962) having two All-Star Games.
A look at MLB rule changes for 2022 and beyond. April 4, 2022 at 8:00 AM. Under a new rule nicknamed the "Shohei Ohtani Rule," starting pitchers can remain in games as designated hitters after ...
The All-Star Final Vote was an annual Internet and text message ballot by Major League Baseball (MLB) fans to elect the final player for each team that participates in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, after all other selections were made and announced. The first 33 players were selected by a combination of procedures.
A first-time All-Star this year, De La Cruz went 2-for-4 (also an infield single) with a walk and his MLB-leading 49th steal of the season in Monday's series-opening 4-1 victory over the Braves.
The 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 90th Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The game was hosted by the Cleveland Indians and was played at Progressive Field on July 9, 2019, with the American League prevailing over the National League, 4–3. [ 1][ 2][ 3] The decision to name Cleveland the host city was announced on January ...
Profar LF. Skenes P. — MLB (@MLB) July 15, 2024. Burnes, 29, is having a dynamite season for the Orioles. Over 19 starts and 118 2/3 innings, he has a 2.43 ERA with 110 strikeouts and a 1.045 ...