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Manfred: No Pride Night not decisive for ASG
With the Rangers, the only MLB team not to hold a Pride Night, hosting Tuesday's All-Star Game, commissioner Rob Manfred said he doesn't view that "as a outcome-determinative issue" in awarding the event.
Manfred eyeing spring training for robot umpires
Major League Baseball hopes to test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training next year, making an automated ball-strike component possible as early as 2026, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday at the All-Star Game in Texas.
Twins acquire 3B Bannon in trade with Mets
The Minnesota Twins acquired third baseman Rylan Bannon from the New York Mets on Tuesday for cash considerations.
HR Derby anthem singer Andress entering rehab
Country singer Ingrid Andress, 32, is entering rehab a day after a widely panned rendition of the national anthem at Monday's MLB Home Run Derby. She said she was drunk for her performance.
MLB worried how gambling affects player safety
Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed concern Tuesday for player safety as it relates to gambling while expressing confidence in the league's ability to catch personnel who violate the league's gambling policies.
The All-Star pitchers who can bring the heat -- and the hitters who can beat it
A look at the pitchers bringing the most heat to this Midsummer Classic -- and the hitters who are somehow crushing it.
Predictions, live updates and takeaways
Here are the matchups we want to see and what our experts think will happen.
Hernández becomes 1st Dodger to win Derby title
Teoscar Hernández outlasted Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. to win the finals 14-13 and make history as the first Los Angeles Dodgers player to win the Home Run Derby.
Soto: 'Nobody knows' where future will take him
For the third time in three years, this time as a member of the New York Yankees, Juan Soto discussed his future while he spoke at All-Star media day in Arlington, Texas, saying, "It's a little uncomfortable wearing different jerseys and changing teams."
Alonso doesn't want a trade: 'Proud to be a Met'
Pete Alonso, the Mets' only All-Star selection, insisted Monday that the next two weeks ahead of the July 30 trade deadline are pivotal in convincing the front office to add players for a postseason run.
Former Ranger Beltre to throw out ASG 1st pitch
For the third time in three years, this time as a member of the New York Yankees, Juan Soto discussed his future while he spoke at All-Star Media Day in Arlington, Texas, saying "it's a little uncomfortable wearing different jerseys and changing teams."
NCAA champion pitcher Beam selected by Royals
Drew Beam, a key cog in Tennessee's pitching staff on its road to a Men's College World Series title, was one of the first selections on Day 2 of Major League Baseball's amateur draft Monday after being taken at No. 76 overall by the Kansas City Royals.
Judge excited to see 'electric stuff' from Skenes
Aaron Judge is looking forward to facing rookie National League starting pitcher Paul Skenes in the All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Nats' Finnegan replaces Helsley in All-Star game
Washington Nationals closer Kyle Finnegan was named Monday as a replacement on the National League All-Star team for St. Louis Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley.
AL tabs Orioles ace Burnes to start All-Star Game
The Orioles' Corbin Burnes will start for the American League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.
ESPN's top 100 professional athletes of the 21st century: Unveiling 76 to 100
Who makes our list of the top athletes since 2000? We reveal 25 athletes daily until we reach our No. 1. Who will it be?
Judge? No thanks. Ohtani? Sorry. Why five-timer Pete Alonso is all-in on the Home Run Derby
While many of MLB's most celebrated sluggers sit it out, the Mets' two-time champ keeps swinging for the fences.
Breaking down the Derby contestants -- and their pitchers
What you need to know about this year's hitters in the Home Run Derby (8 p.m. ET on ESPN) -- and the pitchers they chose for their biggest moment.
Home Run Derby Day: Predictions, live updates and takeaways
We have your one-stop shop for the most power-packed day of the baseball year.
SD's Arraez (thumb) won't play in All-Star game
San Diego Padres infielder Luis Arraez said he will not play in Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game because of an injured left thumb.