MLB All-Star Game Articles - Page 7

San Diego Padres SP Blake Snell enjoyed a dominant ending to the first-half of the 2023 season. Following an up-and-down beginning to the year, Snell found his footing in June. The left-hander now owns a 2.85 ERA to go along with 133 strikeouts, but was snubbed of an MLB All-Star Game selection. Snell’s agent, Scott […]

The Cincinnati Reds have surprised a lot of people this season as they sit in first place in the NL Central at the All-Star break. A big reason for that is their shutdown closer Alexis Diaz. In his second season in the MLB, Diaz is already one of the best relief pitchers in baseball. Reds […]

In his ninth season in the MLB and first with the Detroit Tigers, Michael Lorenzen is an All-Star for the first time. Though his selection may only be because of a rule by the league that says every team gets an All-Star, Lorenzen is honored to be representing the Tigers in Seattle. “Honestly right when […]

In an age when the All-Star contests of the NFL and NBA are increasingly shifting toward pickup games in a neighborhood park, the MLB All-Star Game is one of the few matchups that still maintains some semblance of competitiveness. Yet even with this level of competition, the MLB All-Star game has its fair share of […]

Freddie Freeman has been one of Major League Baseball’s best players over the last decade. One of the few players in the league that could claim to be ahead of Freeman is his Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Mookie Betts. Betts is playing in his sixth All-Star game in what is his seventh selection. Freeman praised […]

The stars were out at the 2023 MLB Celebrity All-Star Softball game from Seattle and several NBA All-Stars got a chance to showcase their skills on the diamond. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell was in attendance and made a huge impact for his team and captain Jennie Finch. Mitchell also made a splash with his […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game will take place Tuesday night in Seattle at T-Mobile Park. On Monday the lineups for both the American League and National League were announced, with Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr headlining for both leagues, via MLB on Twitter. The AL’s #AllStarGame starting lineup (Tuesday, 8 pm ET on @MLBONFOX):Semien […]

Heading into the All-Star break, the Chicago Cubs currently sit at 42-47 in a very precarious situation. It seems now that whatever happens during their home-stand after the All-Star break will determine whether or not they are buyers or sellers at the MLB trade deadline, reports MLB on Fox’s Ken Rosenthal. What will "Bubble" teams […]

Dusty Baker has tabbed New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole as the American League’s starting pitcher for Tuesday’s MLB All-Star Game, according to Jon Heyman. Cole earned his sixth All-Star nod of his career and will start the Midsummer Classic for the first time. The Yankees ace reacted to the decision, saying “it’s always something […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is scheduled for Tuesday night in Seattle. This year’s All-Star affair projects to be exciting once again. Although some superstars such as Aaron Judge and Mike Trout are injured and will not be able to participate, many new stars will have an opportunity to establish themselves in front of a national […]

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen had a very strong first half of the MLB season. His numbers are good enough that he has beaten out Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider for the nod as the NL starter for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, reports ESPN’s Jesse Rogers. Gallen certainly earns the nod, as his numbers […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is just a few days away, as we will get to see the top stars from the game go toe-to-toe with each other on one of the biggest stages the game has to offer. Baseball fans from all over the world will want to tune in to watch this contest, […]

Ken Griffey Jr. is one of the biggest MLB legends ever. He has always looked to give back to the game following his Hall of Famer career and was given the perfect opportunity to do so in the 2023 MLB Al-Star Game festivities hosted by the team he grew into a superstar with, the Seattle […]

While it can be said about most midseason exhibitions, the MLB All-Star Game has especially become diluted over the years. Clashes between superstars is always intriguing, but the magic is just not there anymore for many fans. The rare chance to witness a defining moment in a player’s career, though, adds a much-needed awe factor […]

Who’s going to start the MLB All-Star Game for the National League? Atlanta Braves pitchers Spencer Strider and Bryce Elder both would have strong chances. However, Elder will not pitch in the game since he’s scheduled start Sunday’s Braves contest. Strider is starting Saturday, and likely won’t pitch in the game as a result, per […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game will be on July 11 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. However, a few big names are injured and won’t be able to suit up for the Midsummer Classic, including Mike Trout and Aaron Judge, both of which were starters for the American League team. Now, the MLB has announced their […]

Marcus Stroman is one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball this season and earned his second All-Star nod, but the Chicago Cubs ace does not plan on pitching in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game next week in Seattle. Stroman will rather elect to take the extra day of rest, which would give him […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani left the mound early in the sixth inning with an apparent finger injury after giving up back-to-back homers to the San Diego Padres. Following the injury, Ohtani announced he’s not planning to pitch in the All-Star Game. The tw0-way pitcher is hoping to heal in the 10 days before […]

Make that three for the Seattle Mariners. With Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Shane McClanahan landing on the injured list, Mariners hurler George Kirby gets the call to be an injury replacement for the American League roster at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. Outfielder Julio Rodriguez is also now part of the AL squad as an […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is expected to miss four to eight weeks after suffering a wrist injury. The primary concern is of course for the Angels and how they will move forward without one of the best players in the game. However, Trout’s injury also left a void in the MLB All-Star Game. […]

Major League Baseball released the full rosters for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game on Sunday, with representatives from all 30 teams earning the honor to play among the league’s best in Seattle on July 11. With only 32 roster spots per league, there are bound to be some players that miss out on the Midsummer […]

Already one of the greatest players to ever wear a Los Angeles Dodgers uniform, Clayton Kershaw continues to pad his stellar resume. The 35-year-old ace was named to his 10th MLB All-Star Game Sunday, which ties Pee Wee Reese for most in franchise history. And this selection is not made out of respect or honor […]

A few days before the 2023 MLB All-Star Game is played at Seattle’s T-Moble Park, some of the best players from Historically Black Colleges & Universities will take the field. The inaugural HBCU Swingman Classic, which is presented by Ken Griffey Jr. and MLB, will feature 50 HBCU baseball players. Some of the players who […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game is set to take place from the Seattle Mariners’ T-Mobile Park. With the All-Star Game starters being announced, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves led the way on the National League side. For the Dodgers, Freddie Freeman is starting at first base while Mookie Betts is in the outfield […]

Unsurprisingly, Los Angeles Angels’ two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani is leading MLB All-Star voting for designated hitters. However, in far more surprising fashion, Brandon Belt is second in MLB All-Star voting for the DH position. Belt hilariously blasted Ohtani after learning of the voting results so far, per Paige Leckie of MLB.com. “Yeah, that’s how you […]

The San Francisco Giants haven’t had a ton of superstar players in recent years. Since Buster Posey’s prime years, there hasn’t been a standout, bonafide All-Star lock for the Giants. Yet San Francisco always seems to be in the mix every year without a star to carry them through the season and has sent multiple […]

The Chicago Cubs didn’t enter the 2023 season with many expectations, and to this point, they have been what everyone was expecting them to be entering the season. The Cubs are rebuilding, and while they have some talented players, they aren’t good enough on their own to single-handedly make Chicago a playoff contender. The Cubs […]

The New York Mets entered the 2023 season with some extremely high expectations, and for good reason. After an explosive offseason, it was clear that the Mets were aiming to be a top World Series contender this season. Yet as we approach the midway point of the season, the Mets are one of the biggest […]

The Seattle Mariners were one of Major League Baseball’s best stories in 2022. Their second straight 90-win season led to a playoff berth 20 years in the making and rejuvenated the love for baseball in Seattle. With stars like Julio Rodriguez leading the way, the Mariners were one of the youngest but most exciting teams […]

The 2023 MLB season has been a complete nightmare for the St. Louis Cardinals. A consistent contender featuring a pair of perennial All-Stars in the middle of the lineup, St. Louis was expected to compete for its fifth-straight playoff berth. Instead, the Cardinals have been the National League’s worst team with just four weeks left […]

The Atlanta Braves continue to establish themselves as one of the best teams in all of baseball. With an All-Star roster featuring the likes of Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies, and Spencer Strider, it’s no surprise that they hold the second-best record in the National League. The construction of this impressive Atlanta team […]

The Houston Astros are no strangers to sending a platoon of their players to the MLB All-Star Game. The World Series champions had five All-Stars last year alone and are sure to have multiple players representing the Astros in the Midsummer Classic in Seattle this July. Six different Astros are in the top five for […]

The Los Angeles Angels have boasted top-tier star power for several years, but it hasn’t turned into much team success. That finally appears to be changing after a mediocre start to the Angels’ 2023 season, and it should result in Los Angeles having several players named to the MLB All-Star Game. The Angels are 38-31 […]

It is midway through the month of June, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in first place in the National League Central. Whether that is through the Pirates’ ability on the field or the struggles of the rest of the division … fans in Pittsburgh will not be complaining. Yes, the Pirates may have lost nine […]

The Chicago White Sox have been the American League’s biggest disappointment in the 2023 MLB season. That doesn’t mean every player on the roster has fallen below expectations. While a couple of White Sox players have been dreadful, others have been more than good enough to participate in the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. There will […]

The Toronto Blue Jays may not necessarily be having the 2023 season that they were hoping for so far, but they are still in the thick of the American League wild card race as we creep up on the halfway point of the season. With a 37-31 record, it’s clear the Blue Jays are solid, […]

When a team is below .500 in June, there are bound to be plenty of average and underachieving players on the roster. A lack of star power and sizzle has plagued the Boston Red Sox most of this season. Now, with voting underway for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, this club is going to struggle […]

The 2023 MLB season has been a wacky one, to say the least, particularly where the National League is concerned. The New York Mets and San Diego padres have been massive flops. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Miami Marlins are defying the odds and their payrolls with strong pitching and good ole’ small ball. But the […]

In such a deep division, the Texas Rangers have emerged as surprise leaders in the AL West. But it is a well-deserved status given the smart spending of the ballclub during the past two off-seasons. Last year, the Rangers strengthened their middle infield with Marcus Semien and Corey Seager. This winter, the club spent big […]