All-Star Game - Sports News, Headlines & Highlights
AL scores early, allows 3 hits in All-Star Game shutout
PHILADELPHIA -- New York Yankees teammates Cody Bellinger and Ben Rice hit consecutive RBI singles during a three-run first inning, and the American League pitched a three-hitter in a 4-0 victory over the National League in the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night.,Miguel Vargas of the Chicago White S...
Cristopher Sanchez, Dylan Cease appreciate All-Star Game stage
PHILADELPHIA -- In a time when it's becoming increasingly common for players to opt out of the All-Star Game, the starting pitchers in Tuesday night's Summer Classic still see the occasion as career-defining.,Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sanchez will be the first hurler to the hill w...
Phillies' Zack Wheeler turns down All-Star invite after initial snub
Zack Wheeler doesn't need your pity.,The Philadelphia Phillies ace said he's declined an invite to the MLB All-Star Game after feeling "disrespected" over multiple snubs.,Not only was Wheeler not named an All-Star when the rosters were made official last weekend, but the 36-year-old righty also wasn...
Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez, Blue Jays' Dylan Cease selected to start All-Star Game
Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies has been tabbed to start for the National League, while Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays will start for the American League in the All-Star Game on Tuesday in Philadelphia.,Sanchez, a 29-year-old left-hander making his second All-Star Game appearan...
Yankees RHP Cam Schlittler won't pitch in All-Star Game
New York Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler has opted against pitching in Tuesday's All-Star Game, manager Aaron Boone said on Sunday.,Boone told reporters that the healthy Schlittler expressed apprehension about pitching on his throw day, and that he wants to rest up for the second half of the sea...
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski (arm fatigue) out Sunday, will miss ASG
Jacob Misiorowski was scheduled to oppose fellow ace Paul Skenes and the host Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon, but the hard-throwing Milwaukee Brewers right-hander was scratched due to arm fatigue and will also miss the All-Star Game on Tuesday night.,Misiorowski, 24, told reporters that he w...
Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski replaces Reds' Chase Burns on NL All-Star team
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski was added to the National League All-Star team Saturday as a replacement for Cincinnati Reds right-hander Chase Burns.,Burns last pitched for the Reds on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies. He said Saturday that he injured his right groin dur...
Dodgers LHP Justin Wrobleski added to NL All-Star team
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski was added to the National League All-Star team Saturday as a replacement for Cincinnati Reds right-hander Chase Burns.,Burns last pitched for the Reds on Wednesday but still was not in line to pitch in Tuesday's All-Star Game at Philadelphia.,Wroblesk...
Shohei Ohtani (knee) out of All-Star Game, Friday pitching start
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani pulled out of the upcoming All-Star Game on Friday due to continued issues with his left knee.,The Dodgers said Ohtani will "have some interventions on his knee" next week to get him ready for the second half of the season and will miss Tuesday's Midsummer...
Nick Martinez, Ceddanne Rafaela named to AL All-Star roster
Right-hander Nick Martinez of the Tampa Bay Rays and outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela of the Boston Red Sox were named as roster replacements Friday on the American League All-Star team.,Both Martinez and Rafaela are first-time All-Stars. ,Martinez replaces Boston Red Sox left-hander Ranger Suarez, who i...
Becky Hammon, Cheryl Reeve secure All-Star coaching nods
Becky Hammon of the Las Vegas Aces and Cheryl Reeve of the Minnesota Lynx have secured the head coaching roles for the July 25 WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.,The selection is based on the two teams with the league's highest winning percentage at the end of the day Friday.,The Aces and Lynx share the...
Angels' Mike Trout activated, in line to play in All-Star Game
The Los Angeles Angels activated All-Star center fielder Mike Trout from the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's road game against the Texas Rangers.,Trout has been on the IL due to a right hamstring strain sustained on June 17 against the Arizona Diamondbacks.,Trout is batting second and servi...