All star game

AP Updated 4:18 PM EDT Jul 4, 2019 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a bruised right shin and will not play in next week's All-Star Game. Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres was named to replace Lowe, who was added to the AL All-Star team Wednesday. "I just can't be a non-factor," said Lowe, who is using crutches. "Waking up the first night was tough. But came in, got treatment a few times and feel a lot better. Just trying to get better." Lowe, hitting .276 with team-best 16 homers and 49 RBIs, is hopeful of returning right after the All-Star break. He took the spot of Los Angeles Angels infielder Tommy La Stella as an injury replacement and still plans to attend the All-Star Game in Cleveland. Torres, who entered Thursday hitting .298 with 19 homers and 50 RBIs, was named an All-Star last season but couldn't play due to a right hip injury. "Super excited," Torres said. "It's a dream … [Read more...] about Rays’ Lowe out of All-Star Game, replaced by Yankees’ Torres

Gabe Lacques USA TODAY Published 9:08 PM EDT Jun 30, 2019 Over the past four seasons, Major League Baseball has bestowed the honor of “All-Star” on an average of 75 players – or, exactly 10% of the active player population. So, it seems MLB, fans and the players who vote on the roster would have to work fairly hard to mess anything up, right? Well, the never-ending quest to optimize the All-Star Game always ends up with a few diamonds buried too deep in the grass. Oh, the concept of an All-Star “snub” isn’t what it used to be. And many players who did not get any love from fan/player ballots or see a puff of white smoke above MLB’s Park Avenue offices will still find their way onto the National or American league rosters. But before the inevitable wave of injury replacements nudge a few more players to Cleveland for the July 9 game, it can never hurt to air some grievances on behalf of the overlooked. With that, a look at a handful of … [Read more...] about MLB All-Star Game 2019: These players got snubbed

CHICAGO – If Major League Baseball wanted some pizzazz for its All-Star Game, it has a double dose of it, Cubs style. Shortstop Javy Báez and catcher Willson Contreras each were voted in by fans for the July 9 midsummer classic in Cleveland. It’s the second straight start for both players. Báez started last year’s All-Star Game as a second baseman. Both players bring a flair for the game that has even other players turning their heads to watch. “They’re very charismatic, I believe,” Cubs manager Joe Maddon said. “I’ve often talked that Javy is one of the most watchable guys in the game, and if you’re around Willson enough, you don’t see that kind of performance from behind the plate every day. “You’re looking for highly skilled, young major league players that can represent you in the All-Star Game and appeal to a wide audience. I think they both appeal to a wide audience.” Contreras has a line of … [Read more...] about Cubs’ Contreras, Báez headline NL All-Star Game roster

USA TODAY Sports Published 7:50 PM EDT Jun 27, 2019 Major League Baseball revealed the starters for the 2019 All-Star Game in Cleveland, selected by fans in the first year utilizing a "Starters Election," a 28-hour round of voting after a primary that narrowed each position down to three finalists. The Houston Astros will have three starters at Progressive Field on June 9, while the Yankees, Cubs and Braves each had two players selected to start. Among the starters are four first-time All-Stars: Indians first baseman Carlos Santana, Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco, Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte and Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. At 21, Acuña is the youngest player selected to start, while Rangers designated hitter Hunter Pence is the oldest at 36. ALL-STAR VOTING: How MLB players cast their ballots The full rosters will be revealed on Sunday, June 30. American League Catcher: Gary Sanchez, Yankees (second appearance) First … [Read more...] about 2019 MLB All-Star Game starters: Winners of voting revealed