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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 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 91st Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The game was hosted by the Colorado Rockies and played at Coors Field on July 13. It was broadcast nationally by Fox, Fox Deportes, and ESPN Radio . The American League (AL) defeated the National League (NL) 5–2. It was the eighth consecutive All ...
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 ...
In 2024, for the first time, MLB introduced a new element beyond the exhibition game: a hitting competition featuring a selection of eight young hitters showcasing their range of offensive skills ...
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.
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.
For the league, this is a low-risk test run to see if gamified competitions can work during All-Star week alongside the Home Run Derby. The NBA has the 3-point contest, the skills challenge and ...