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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 ...
The NL has the longest winning streak of 11 games from 1972 to 1982; the AL held a 13-game unbeaten streak from 1997 to 2009 (including a tie in 2002). The AL previously dominated from 1933 to 1949, winning 12 of the first 16. The NL dominated from 1950 to 1987, going 33–8–1, including a stretch from 1963 to 1982 when they won 19 of 20.
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.
The venue for each All-Star Game is chosen by an MLB selection committee. This choice may be made to commemorate a particular historical occasion, the opening of a new ballpark, or a significant milestone. The criteria for choosing the venue are subjective; for the most part, cities with new parks and cities who have not hosted the game in a ...
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 their team goes to the bullpen. (Ross D. Franklin ...
Runs batted in: Ted Williams 12. Runs: Willie Mays 20. Hits: Willie Mays 23. Extra base hits: Willie Mays, Stan Musial 8. Home runs: Stan Musial 6. Inside-the-park home runs: Ichiro Suzuki 1. Grand slams: Fred Lynn 1. Doubles: Dave Winfield 7. Triples: Willie Mays, Brooks Robinson 3.
Son of former Texas Rangers pitcher selected to first MLB All-Star Game. Lawrence Dow. July 8, 2024 at 1:21 PM. Bobby Witt Jr. planned to return to his hometown over the Major League All-Star break.
The 2002 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 73rd playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL) and National League (NL), the two leagues that make up Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 9, 2002 at Miller Park, now named American Family Field, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the home of the ...