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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 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.
The 2002 MLB All-Star Game had 30 player rosters so the fans were voting for the 30th player. The 2003 MLB All-Star Game rosters expanded to 32 following the 11-inning 2002 game. As a result, the fans elected the 32nd player. In 2009, the rosters again expanded to 33, including 13 pitchers, following the 15-inning 2008 MLB All-Star Game.
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 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 ...
All Star Baseball is a 1941 baseball board game designed by baseball player Ethan Allen. [1] The game, manufactured by Cadaco-Ellis , was the best-selling baseball board game of all time. [ 2 ] It has been honored as one of the fifty most influential American board games of all time.
The selection makes Harper an eight-time All-Star. The National League has its All-Star first baseman! Bryce Harper paced the NL with 3,277,920 votes to earn his 8th All-Star selection.