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Matt Lindstrom: Next Up In the Marlins' Revolving 'Closer' Door

Have you had the opportunity to see this guy play? If you haven't, make sure you catch the Marlins early in the season because it's quite a site. That is, if you have the keen vision to see his fastball fly by...

Written by Andrew Robeson about 9 months ago 149 reads 2 comments
Funniest Moments In Sports: John Kruk Vs. Randy Johnson

Growing up, I was a HUGE fan of the MLB all-star game. I looked forward to it every year, and when it finally came around it was not just a game but an event. My dad and I would order pizza and have a few of my friends over and watch the game...

Written by DLamp about 9 months ago 1,506 reads 1 comments
All-Star Games: A Thing of the Past?

This past weekend, in addition to being an off week for the NFL, was the NHL All-Star Weekend. The Eastern Conference won the game 12-11 in a shootout...

Written by Eric Salomon about 10 months ago 25 reads 0 comments
Catching Up on a Week of Cardinal Baseball

For all of those patiently waiting for a new entry, wait no longer. I have returned! For all of those that didn't actually realize I was gone, ignore that intro. Lots has happened since the last entry, so I'll try to hit the highlights...

Written by Daniel Shoptaw about 4 months ago 5 reads 0 comments
MLB All-Star Team: League's Combined

The MLB All Star game is usually the American League against the National League, but I decided to make one magnificent All-Star team. Here goes: C Brian McCann- ...

Written by Ben Brown about 11 months ago 87 reads 0 comments
MLB All-Star Game: AL 4-NL 3: Waking Up the Morning After

Well, the afternoon is here, and I've lamented all that I'm going to lament about the American League's 13th straight win over the NL last night, a 4-3 victory that has had me wondering what you gotta do to get a break...

Written by Damen Jackson about 4 months ago 35 reads 0 comments
All-Star Futility: Why The AL Makes The NL Look Worse Than The Nationals

The last time the National League won the All-Star game, Bill Clinton was the President, George W. Bush still was part-owner of the Texas Rangers, and Derek Jeter was in his first full year in the majors...

Written by Jim Cheney about 4 months ago 11 reads 0 comments
The MLB Non-Stars: Overlooked Players Sparkling on the Diamond

I like to do this thing every year called the MLB Non-Star team. And it seems as if every year, my criteria and make-up for the team changes slightly. There remains one constant, though. Pick players who didn't make the All-Star team...

Written by Nino Colla about 4 months ago 475 reads 10 comments
2009 MLB All-Star Game: Random Thoughts and Reflections

Here are some random thoughts, questions, and reflections from the 2009 MLB All-Star Game... FOX had the worst camera angle in the history of the All-Star Game being televised for the ceremonial first pitch thrown by President Barack Obama...

Written by Amanda Bruno about 4 months ago 391 reads 5 comments
Charged with Emotion: Remembering the 1999 MLB All-Star Game

Each July we celebrate and commemorate baseball's greatest over three select nights, remembering the greats of America's national pastime. Those celebrated are not only today's All-Stars, but the stars of tomorrow, and the stars of yesteryear...

Written by DJ Rallo about 4 months ago 297 reads 68 comments
How ESPN and the MLB Ruined the Original Home Run Derby

After all of the hype, the 2009 Home Run Derby is over with Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers being crowned champion over the Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz Monday night at Busch Stadium in St...

Written by Amanda Bruno about 4 months ago 151 reads 0 comments
The Ultimate Matchup: Roy Halladay vs. Albert Pujols

When it comes to the best pure hitter and pure pitcher in the game, there are no two better baseball specimens than Albert Pujols and Roy Halladay...

Written by Ian Hunter about 4 months ago 59 reads 2 comments
Do You Know Who Andrew Bailey Is?

Because Mariano Rivera sure doesn't. Jeter knew little of Lincecum and Rivera knew nothing of one of his own All-Star teammates. Asked if he had heard of Andrew Bailey, Rivera said, "Andrew Bailey? No I haven't...

Written by Josh Levitt about 4 months ago 8 reads 0 comments
Chronicling My Three Hours of Hell: The Home Run Derby

I’m definitely not a baseball purist. In fact, I’m all for cutting the baseball season down to 100 games. Or 80. Or even 60, if I were able to get away with it...

Written by Jabber Head about 4 months ago 31 reads 1 comments
Midsummer Classic is Just That

The All-Star game has always been one of my favorite parts of the season. Actually, the pre-game festivities really more than anything else. I never, ever miss the pregame introductions...

Written by John Parent about 4 months ago 16 reads 3 comments
Why Fans Cannot Be Trusted with MLB All-Star Voting

Now that the MLB All-Star game supposedly “means something,” it’s time that the league stops accommodating the fan so much...

Written by Bare Knucks about 4 months ago 17 reads 0 comments
MLB Home Run Derby Chronicle: Volume 1

Well, I just turned on the Home Run Derby right at the beginning of ESPN's coverage, but I can't help to point out that Chris Berman announces the Derby. Why exactly? I think this is his only non-football broadcast in the entirety of ESPN...

Written by Scott McGrath about 4 months ago 207 reads 2 comments
MLB All-Star Game: Enjoy It

The All-Star game arrives tomorrow, and tonight is the Home Run Derby. It’s a much-maligned three or four days without regular season games...

Written by Michael Donato about 4 months ago 116 reads 0 comments
Inge by Inge: The End of the Steroid Era

It’s difficult to discern the moment when an era comes to an end. They’re not exactly tangible as, say, a pitcher’s ERA...

Written by Christopher C. Wuensch about 4 months ago 78 reads 0 comments
City of St. Louis Anticipates All-Star Game

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Written by Eric Hobbs about 4 months ago 339 reads 2 comments
JoeSportsFan at the 2009 MLB All-Star Game

If you haven’t heard yet, the All-Star Game is this week. And it’s in St. Louis. And hey, we’re from St. Louis. Alright alright. You knew all of that. Good, good. Let’s move on...

Written by JoeSportsFan about 4 months ago 2 reads 0 comments
Craig's Home Run Contest Breakdown and Winner

What a whirlwind since the beginning of the MLB season. Today we have time to take a breath and watch the ALL STARS battle for the Home Run Crown...

Written by ctsports picks about 4 months ago 9 reads 0 comments
MLB All Star Game: Great Moments in History Part 3 (1990-2008)

Over the last two decades, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game has transitioned from being simply a game to being a multi-day extravaganza where the game itself is simply one component...

Written by Dean Hybl about 4 months ago 154 reads 2 comments
2009 All-Star Game Preview: Will the NL Break the Slump?

It has been 13 years since the National League as won an All-Star game. The last NL victory came in 1996 when the NL won 6-0 in Philadelphia. Mike Piazza was the MVP and he wasn't playing for New York...

Written by Jake Karmel about 4 months ago 265 reads 7 comments
My 2009 American League All-Star Team

There are always lots of opinions out there over who should and should not be on the All-Star teams, but I personally subscribe to Keith Law's logic regarding this subject...

Written by kensai about 4 months ago 17 reads 2 comments

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MLB All Star Game Article Archive

Matt Lindstrom: Next Up In the Marlins' Revolving 'Closer' Door

Funniest Moments In Sports: John Kruk Vs. Randy Johnson

All-Star Games: A Thing of the Past?

Catching Up on a Week of Cardinal Baseball

MLB All-Star Team: League's Combined

MLB All-Star Game: AL 4-NL 3: Waking Up the Morning After

All-Star Futility: Why The AL Makes The NL Look Worse Than The Nationals

The MLB Non-Stars: Overlooked Players Sparkling on the Diamond

2009 MLB All-Star Game: Random Thoughts and Reflections

Charged with Emotion: Remembering the 1999 MLB All-Star Game

How ESPN and the MLB Ruined the Original Home Run Derby

The Ultimate Matchup: Roy Halladay vs. Albert Pujols

Do You Know Who Andrew Bailey Is?

Chronicling My Three Hours of Hell: The Home Run Derby

Midsummer Classic is Just That

Why Fans Cannot Be Trusted with MLB All-Star Voting

MLB Home Run Derby Chronicle: Volume 1

MLB All-Star Game: Enjoy It

Inge by Inge: The End of the Steroid Era

City of St. Louis Anticipates All-Star Game

JoeSportsFan at the 2009 MLB All-Star Game

Craig's Home Run Contest Breakdown and Winner

MLB All Star Game: Great Moments in History Part 3 (1990-2008)

2009 All-Star Game Preview: Will the NL Break the Slump?

My 2009 American League All-Star Team

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