MLB ALL STAR

Jul 16 2025SPORTS

The National League's Big Win: How the Swing-Off Changed the Game

The National League (NL) came out on top against the American League (AL) in a thrilling All-Star Game. The AL made a huge comeback, but the NL won in the end thanks to a new rule called the swing-off. This rule was introduced in 2022 to avoid ties and to protect pitchers. It was used for the first time on Tuesday night. Three players from each team took turns hitti...

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Jul 13 2025SPORTS

The All-Star Game's Odd Picks and Missed Stars

The MLB All-Star Game is supposed to celebrate the best players, but lately, it feels more like a popularity contest. While some players get invites based on fame or viral moments, others with strong stats get left out. This year, the New York Yankees' manager, Aaron Boone, is speaking up about one player who deserves a spot but wasn't invited: Cody Bellinger. Boone...

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Jul 13 2025SPORTS

The All-Star Game's Fading Glory

The MLB All-Star Game is no longer the star it once was. What used to be a highly anticipated event has now become just another game that many people skip. It's like that old jingle about Buster Brown shoes, where everyone pretends it's a big deal, but it's really just a picture. The sports media loves to hype up All-Star games, but let's be real. Who really cares w...

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Jul 12 2025SPORTS

Pitchers Left Out: Phillies Frustrated by All-Star Snubs

The Phillies are upset. They thought more of their players would make it to the All-Star Game. Only Kyle Schwarber got the nod. The team feels like Cristopher Sánchez and Ranger Suárez deserved a spot too. They have great stats. Sánchez has a low ERA and many innings pitched. Suárez has an even lower ERA. But the league had other plans. The league picked a rookie pi...

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