Eight ideas to restore MLB All-Star Game’s slipping luster
ARLINGTON, Texas — The MLB All-Star Game is still a treasure, and arguably much better than the dismal failure of most other All-Star Games. But it still needs help. Lots of help. (More on that later, but first a few words about the other All-Star Games.) There’s very little defense in the NBA All-Star Game, […]
Cubs’ Christopher Morel faces criticism from ex-Cardinals All-Star over home run celebration
Former St. Louis Cardinals star Jim Edmonds scolded Chicago Cubs designated hitter Christopher Morrell for showing off after his home run on Sunday. Morrell hit two home runs in the Cubs’ 8-3 win over the Cardinals — the first in the sixth inning off Mike Mikolas and the second in the eighth off Andrew Ketridge […]
Fantasy baseball owners can help inspire MLB All-Star Game change
Commercial Content 21+ MLB desperately needs to change the rules of the All-Star Game Fantasy Baseball Community, I ask you and your league buddies to become keyboard warriors and send an email to the Commissioner’s office immediately. Please put away your participation trophies. Not every kid needs to play one inning, and not every MLB […]
Mets’ Francisco Lindor not letting All-Star snub be a distraction
Francisco Lindor will not be affected by anything. The Mets’ star shortstop likely won’t be bothered by the flood of criticism he often receives, sometimes unfairly. The Mets’ highest-paid player isn’t going to be disheartened by the lack of recognition. The Mets’ leader is unlikely to change his mentality in the face of adversity. Francisco […]
Aaron Judge sets another Yankees record with latest homer before All-Star break
BALTIMORE — The last time the Yankees were at Camden Yards, Aaron Judge finished the series with a .197 batting average, a .725 OPS and six home runs in 33 games. He enters Sunday’s game against the Orioles in his final game before the All-Star break with a .308 batting average, a 1.114 OPS and […]
Phillies cut three-time All-Star Whit Merrifield in $8M failure
This is not what the Phillies envisioned when they signed Whit Merrifield to a one-year, $8 million contract during the offseason. But the three-time All-Star has struggled so much that the MLB-powerhouse Phillies had no choice but to release him on Friday, recalling utility pitcher Weston Wilson from Triple-A instead. The 35-year-old Merrifield was an […]
Brandon Nimmo continues unbelievable hot streak after All-Star Game snub
Brandon Nimmo missed out on his first career All-Star selection, but the Mets’ in-form outfielder has been one of the best players in the National League for nearly a month now. Nimmo was in top form, smashing a bases-loaded double in the fifth inning to score the Mets’ first three runs and help them secure […]
Texas Rangers Have Launched A Robot Bartender To Serve Drinks To Fans During MLB All-Star Week
Sure, it’s cool, but I’m worried about robots taking over. Ahead of the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, the stadium will introduce its first robot bartender, named “The Robot.” AdamThe technology is equipped with artificial intelligence, advanced sensors and two arms (yes, robots!) that will be used to serve drinks in collaboration with human bartenders, naturally. […]
Brandon Nimmo doesn’t need All-Star nod to prove his value to Mets
This is an old but good one: This was on December 10th, 2017 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida. Rumors had just started to circulate that the Yankees were looking to make a strong showing at the Winter Meetings. They were looking to trade Starlin Castro, Jose Devers and […]
MLB insiders complain about Paul Skenes maybe starting All-Star Game
The unamused police are pursuing Paul Skenes. Some in baseball are opposed to the possibility that the Pirates’ rookie phenom — and boyfriend of Livi Dunn — will be the National League starter in the All-Star Game on July 16. “I truly believe there will be a lot of people tuning in to see Paul […]