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USA Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How former Vols fared in 2025 MLB All-Star Game
The National League defeated the American League, 7-6, in the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. The contest was tied, 6-6, after nine innings before being decided by a swing-off. Former Vol Garrett Crochet was selected to the game by American League manager Aaron Boone. The Boston left-handed pitcher did not appear in the contest. Crochet is in his first season with the Red Sox. He was traded from the White Sox to Boston during the offseason. He was selected by Chicago No. 11 overall in the 2020 MLB draft. Crochet played for Tennessee from 2018-20. Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh was the starting catcher for the American League. He went 1-for-2 in the game. Raleigh, the son of former Tennessee head coach Todd Raleigh, is leading Major League Baseball with 38 home runs. He also won the Home Run Derby on Monday, becoming the first catcher to win the event. Todd Raleigh, who coached the Vols from 2008-11, pitched to his son in the Home Run Derby.
Washington Post
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
As MLB embraces change, the All-Star Game had a first-of-its-kind finish
ATLANTA — Technically, by the time the clock hit midnight here in Cobb County and Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber hit the last of his three batting practice homers in a decisive swing-off, the National League All-Stars were 7-6 winners of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on Tuesday night. But by all qualitative measures, the true winner of the 95th such game in MLB history was the sport itself, which saw a half-decade of pulling itself into the 21st century yield the most entertaining Midsummer Classic of this generation.
USA Today
16-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
National League wins MLB All-Star Game in epic home run derby tiebreaker: Highlights
ATLANTA — After finishing nine innings all tied up, Major League Baseball All-Star Game was decided by a swing-off for the first time, with the National League emerging victorious after blowing a six-run lead over the final three innings. In the impromptu home run derby at Truist Park in Atlanta, the teams picked three players to each take three swings. Brent Rooker hit two homers to lead things off for the American League. Kyle Stowers responded with one in his round, then Randy Arozarena also only managed one home run. Trailing 3-1, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber came through in the clutch, homering on all three of his swings to put the NL ahead. Then, Jonathan Aranda failed to go long on any of his swings – giving the NL a 4-3 win in the swing-off, with two-time Home Run Derby champion Pete Alonso waiting on deck. Schwarber was named the game's MVP for his heroic performance in the swing-off. "It was really fun. I credit the guys, too, on our side who were really into it," Schwarber said. "They were cheering along. The fans were into it. Watching the last guy there and we were all kind of just really into it." The new tiebreaker format was installed in 2022, but this was the first time since that the Midsummer Classic had finished even after nine innings. Under this format, the game wound up no winning or losing pitcher – but the NL was officially credited with a 7-6 victory. "It will be interesting to see where that goes," AL manager Aaron Boone said after the game. "There's probably a world where you could see that in the future, where maybe it's in some regular season mix. I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if people start talking about it like that." The NL's win is just the second time the Senior Circuit has emerged victorious since 2013 and the AL now holds a 48-45-2 advantage in the all-time series. The AL had trailed 6-0 in the seventh and rallied back scoring two in the ninth to tie the game. NL manager Dave Roberts opted to start the final frame with Padres closer Robert Suarez, who gave up a one-out RBI double to Bobby Witt Jr. That prompted Roberts to bring in the Mets' Edwin Diaz. The right-hander retired the first batter he faced but Steven Kwan's infield single brought Witt home to make it 6-6. Boston's Aroldis Chapman came on for the bottom of the ninth and retired the NL in order to send the contest to the tiebreaker. The game's scoring began before AL starter Tarik Skubal had even recorded an out, when Ketel Marte laced a two-run double into the right-field corner to score Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. But the reigning Cy Young winner limited the damage there, retiring the next three batters with a man on second. The sides traded zeroes until Alonso hit an opposite-field three-run homer in the bottom of the sixth to make it 5-0 – the first time the Mets slugger has gone long in the game itself. A few batters later, Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll crushed a solo shot to right-center, extending the NL's lead to 6-0. Seven NL pitchers had combined to toss six scoreless innings, but the AL answered right back in the top of the seventh, halving the deficit on Brent Rooker's three-run homer off Giants reliever Randy Rodriguez. Witt added an RBI groundout in the frame, cutting the lead to 6-4. Brewers phenom Jacob Misiorowski was named an All-Star after just five career starts, which caused a stir around baseball – but Roberts had enough faith in the youngster to bring him into the eighth with a two-run lead. The 23-year-old flamethrower worked around a hit, but got three outs to notch a hold. The game featured a pair of poignant moments for Los Angeles Dodgers players, the first when Clayton Kershaw – selected for the team as a 'Legend Pick' – was removed by Roberts after retiring a pair of batters in the second inning. The future Hall of Famer left to applause, but it was just a preview of what was coming. First baseman Freddie Freeman, who spent the first 12 years of his career with the Braves, was replaced with one out in the top of the third, allowing the two-time World Series champion a chance to tip his cap to the Atlanta fans while receiving a thunderous standing ovation. "I'm OK with crying. That's just how I am," Freeman said. "But I didn't do it today." The 2026 All-Star Game will be held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, the Phillies' first time hosting since 1996. All-Star Game MVP: Kyle Schwarber The Phillies' Kyle Schwarber was named MVP of the 2025 All-Star Game after homering on all three swings in the tiebreaking swing-off. An unbelievably clutch performance in the impromptu home run run derby for Schwarber, who is a free agent at the end of the 2025 season. NL wins tiebreaker swing-off 4-3! American League: 3 National League: 4 All-Star Game tiebreaker format Unlike typical regular-season and postseason MLB games, the All-Star Game does not feature extra innings. Instead, the leagues came up with an even more interesting way to determine a winner if the game is knotted up after nine innings: another Home Run Derby. Each team will select three players to compete in a makeshift derby. Each player will receive just three swings to try to hit as many homers as possible, and whichever squad sends more out of the park in those nine tries wins the tiebreaker. – Tyler Nettuno, For The Win AL ties it up with ninth-inning rally With the NL clinging to a two-run lead in the ninth, things got dicey. NL manager Dave Roberts opted to start the inning with Padres closer Robert Suarez, who gave up a one-out RBI double to Bobby Witt Jr. That prompted Roberts to bring in the Mets' Edwin Diaz, who retired the first batter he faced. But Steven Kwan's infield single brought Witt home to score, tying the game. Jacob Misiorowski pitches scoreless eighth The Milwaukee Brewers' 23-year-old phenom was named an All-Star after just five career starts, which ruffled some feathers around baseball. NL manager Dave Roberts brought him on in a setup role with a 6-4 lead in the eighth inning, tossing a scoreless inning around a single and a couple of loud outs. That counts as a hold for Misiorowski! Brent Rooker home run starts AL rally Athletics slugger Brent Rooker hit a three-run homer off the Giants' Randy Rodriguez in the top of the seventh, cutting the AL's 6-0 deficit in half. Maikel Franco followed Rookier's blast with a walk and then stole second, advancing to third on a throwing error by catcher Hunter Goodman. Bobby Witt Jr.'s groundout brought Garcia in to score, making it a 6-4 game. Hank Aaron tribute in Atlanta Atlanta had to wait four years for its All-Star tribute to Hank Aaron, the baseball icon and Hall of Famer who died in January 2021. Corbin Carroll home run extends NL lead Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll hit a solo homer to right-center off Tigers right-hander Casey Mize, giving the NL a 6-0 lead just a few batters after Pete Alonso's three-run homer. Carroll, the 2023 NL Rookie of the Year, had 21 home runs, 10 triples and 11 stolen bases in the first half. Pete Alonso home run makes it 5-0 The New York Mets slugger clubbed a three-run homer to right field, an opposite-field blast off lefty Kris Bubic that extended the NL's lead to 5-0. Alonso entered the All-Star break with a .908 OPS, 21 homers and 77 RBIs. He's just five home runs behind Darryl Strawberry on the Mets' all-time list. Through four innings: NL 2, AL 0 Ketel Marte's two-run double in the first inning remains the difference so far at Truist Park, with five NL pitchers –Paul Skenes, Clayton Kershaw, Jason Adam, Logan Webb and David Peterson – combining to toss four scoreless frames. Freddie Freeman leaves to standing ovation ATLANTA - The incessant pressure for Freddie Freeman to emote has mercifully come to an end. From an on-camera interview moments before the All-Star Game in which Fox Sports asked all the leading questions, to an extra-long lingering over his name during pregame introductions that were otherwise conducted at one and a half times the usual speed, to a mid-inning defensive replacement, Freeman won't have to think about crying anymore. The crowd gave him an ovation and moved on. Perhaps someday the machinery that expects to wring tears out of the All-Star first baseman will, too. – Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY National League leads 2-0 after two innings Yankees lefty Carlos Rodon worked around Pete Crow-Armstrong's two-out double in the bottom of the second, getting Shohei Ohtani to ground out to first to end the threat. The NL is 1-for-5 with runners in scoring position, with Ketel Marte's two-run double in the first the runs so far. Clayton Kershaw in to pitch second inning Chosen for the All-Star roster as commissioner Rob Manfred's "Legend Pick," the future Hall of Fame southpaw relieved Paul Skenes in the second inning. A three-time Cy Young winner, Kershaw recently became the 20th pitcher with 3,000 career strikeouts. Kershaw – who was mic'd up – got Cal Raleigh to line out to left and struck out Vladimir Guerrero Jr. looking, before giving way to Padres reliever Jason Adam, walking off the field to a nice ovation from the crowd in Atlanta. Ketel Marte opens the scoring, NL leads 2-0 Shohei Ohtani singled to center and Ronald Acuña Jr. managed an infield single before Tarik Skubal recorded an out, bringing Ketel Marte to the plate in a big spot. The Diamondbacks slugger laced a double into the right field corner to plate two runs, with Acuña coming all the way around from first to score. But Skubal limited the damage, getting Freddie Freeman to ground out before striking out Manny Machado and Will Smith. Paul Skenes gets MLB All-Star Game underway Paul Skenes struck out American League leadoff hitter Gleyber Torres, and the 95th Midsummer Classic has begun here in Atlanta. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace followed up by whiffing Riley Greene for the second out, then got Aaron Judge to ground out to second base to end the top of the first inning. Zac Brown Band performs All-Star national anthem MLB All-Star Game starting lineups Starting pitcher: Tarik Skubal, Tigers Starting pitcher: Paul Skenes, Pirates Where is the MLB All-Star Game 2025? The 2025 Midsummer Classic is at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. MLB All-Star Game history The American League leads the National League 48-44-2 in the all-time series record of the MLB All-Star Game. The American League has dominated the Midsummer Classic over the last decade, as the American League has won 11 of the last 12 All-Star Games. That dominance only strengthens for the American League when you go back further in the record books, as the American League has won 19 of the last 24 All-Star Games since 2000. The National League's longest win streak in the All-Star Game spanned from 1972 to 1982, when it won 11 consecutive games. The National League's 11-game win streak is the longest win streak by a single league in the history of the All-Star Game. The two ties in the All-Star Game came in 1961 and 2002. – John Leuzzi, USA TODAY Sports Jacob Misiorowski: Brewers' young All-Star earns headlines ATLANTA — Misiorowski, who stands 6-foot-7, says it's been a whirlwind since making his MLB debut on June 12, when he tossed five no-hit innings against the St. Louis Cardinals. "The last five weeks have been insane," Misiorowski said with a smile. "I was hoping for the All-Star break to be one of those times where you could sit back and kind of reflect on everything. But we're here now and we're doing this." National League manager Dave Roberts defended the inclusion of Misiorowski, who is 4-1 with a 2.81 ERA and 33 strikeouts in his five starts, touching 103 mph. "My North Star is the All-Star Game should be the game's best players. It's about the fans and what they want to see," Roberts said. "So for this young kid to be named an All-Star, I couldn't be more excited for him. ... "It's an easy answer because if it brings excitement, attention to our game, then I'm all about it." Misiorowski will get to pitch in the fifth, sixth or seventh inning of the game, Roberts said. – Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY Jacob Wilson: Athletics rookie has All-Star pitchers fuming ATLANTA — Yankees All-Star pitcher Carlos Rodon saw Jacob Wilson in the American League clubhouse Monday, stopped him, and moaned about the difficulty of pitching to him. 'I said, 'Dude, I'm looking at scouting reports on you and it says to throw fastballs up and in because you're not supposed to have any hard contact.' I throw a four-seamer up and in, and you hit a double off me. Come on.' 'You don't know what to expect with a guy that has low-miss, and can put up quality contact out there. It's not fair. What do I do with a guy like this? You're not going to strike him out." – Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY Shohei Ohtani, Mamiko Tanaka arrive on red carpet Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne stun on All-Star red carpet 2026 MLB All-Star Game location Next year's All-Star Game will be held at CItizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies. The club lasted hosted the Midsummer Classic in 1996 at Veterans Stadium.
Business Insider
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
How to watch the MLB All-Star Game online in 2025
Top players from the MLB are gearing up for 2025's highly anticipated All-Star Game on July 15. We've broken down everything you need to know about how to watch the MLB All-Star Game, including cable and streaming options, global viewing strategies, and details about this year's 95th annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game brings the American League and National League's match-up to the Atlanta Braves' home field in Georgia. This year's starting rosters and designated hitters, selected by fan ballots, include most of the top MLB names. During phase one of balloting, the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge received the most votes for the AL, with the LA Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani being the top vote-getter for NL the game commences, the 2025 MLB All-Star Game's Ceremonial First Pitch will be thrown by former all-star players Andrés Galarraga, Andruw Jones, and Chipper Jones. All three were rostered players for the Braves the last time Atlanta hosted the All-Star Game in an outline of what you need to know about watching the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Whether you're watching at home on cable, figuring out the best live streaming options, or traveling the globe, we've got you FOXThe 2025 MLB All-Star Game will air live on FOX. The event has been nationally televised on FOX every year since 2001. Coverage for the All-Star Game begins on FOX at 7 p.m. ET. The channel's pre-coverage will include the Ceremonial First Pitch by former all-star Braves players, the American national anthem sung by the Zac Brown Band, and the Canadian national anthem performed by Lauren Spencer Smith. The first inning of the 2025 game will start at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. can still watch the 2025 MLB All-Star Game during its broadcast in the US through live streaming services. There are only a few options for getting FOX live without cable, including DirecTV, Sling TV, and TV Blue is the cheapest option for live streaming the 2025 MLB All-Star Game on FOX in the US. The cost of this plan is $23 for the first month, followed by $46 per month for each cycle thereafter. Sling TV Blue comes with 40+ channels, including news and entertainment channels like FOX stations, the NFL Network, and FX. Since access to local stations (like FOX) varies by region, it's important to check availability where you are before getting a subscription. Access 40+ channels for just $23 a month for your first month as a part of a special offer right now on Sling Blue where you can get 50% off. The best part about Sling is that you only pay for what you want and you're not tied to a long-term contract You can also watch the 2025 MLB All-Star Game via live streaming on DirecTV MySports. A subscription to this plan starts at $70 per month after a five-day free trial, and includes access to 20+ sports channels like FOX, ESPN, and TNT. Local FOX channels are available in most US regions, but it's still worth double-checking your local availability before subscribing. DirecTV's MySports pack carries popular sports channels, from mainstays like ESPN to niche offerings like the ACC Network. Another option for live streaming the game is Fubo Pro, which costs $65 for your first month after a seven-day free trial. Following your first month, the subscription price increases to $85 per month. The Fubo Pro tier comes with 150+ channels, including access to local FOX channels and other regional MLB, NBA, and NHL games for sports fans. Just keep in mind Fubo is the streaming service for sports fans. Its huge library of channels includes regional and international sports leagues, setting it apart from the competition. You can also tack on additional programming to your plan, but it'll cost you extra. If you're traveling outside the US while the 2025 MLB All-Star Game is on, you can still watch the event live by using a VPN (virtual private network). A VPN works by encrypting a user's personal data, identity, and IP address while using the internet, ultimately masking virtual locations and enhancing online privacy. By using a VPN, you can access your usual apps and streaming services like you would at home from across the looking for a reliable and affordable VPN, we recommend using NordVPN. The product is one of our best-tested VPNs, and includes perks such as enhanced cybersecurity, speedy internet access, a competitive price, and a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can read more about the product's advantages and details in our NordVPN review. NordVPN is one of the top VPN services in the business. It offers excellent value with a strong selection of features and a low monthly price. A wide selection of international servers, high-end security, fast connections, and audited privacy protection have made the brand a household name in the world of VPNs. The AL and NL are equipped with many of the top players in the league on both teams, from their starters to the reserves. The starting lineups were finalized on July 2 before the MLB announced the reserves on July 6. The teams each include nine starters, a reserve, and a lineup of player and commissioner-selected pitchers. Below, you can find details on the starters for each league, excluding starting The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Business Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
Kyodo News
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Baseball: Ohtani to lead off for National League in All-Star Game
ATLANTA - Shohei Ohtani will lead off for the National League in Tuesday's Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta, with the three-time MVP aiming to homer for the second straight year. Ohtani launched a three-run bomb in the NL's 5-3 loss at Globe Life Field last year, becoming the only player with both a home run and a win on the mound, from 2021, on his All-Star Game resume. The Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way superstar will focus solely on batting as the NL's DH in his fifth straight Midsummer Classic, as he has been gradually building up his pitching workload after elbow surgery in September 2023. "I hope I can show a good swing at the plate," Ohtani told reporters following Monday's lineup announcement. The current NL home run leader will make his first plate appearance against Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, the American League's starting pitcher. Ohtani, who topped the NL fan vote, is one of three Japanese All-Star selections, with Dodgers teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Los Angeles Angels left-hander Yusei Kikuchi named as pitchers for the NL and AL, respectively. Neither Yamamoto nor Kikuchi will play in the game, however, out of consideration for their pitching schedules. Ohtani, now a month into his return to the mound, expressed his excitement at fully resuming two-way duties as a member of the Dodgers' rotation. "Because a pitcher spends more time on the mound than a batter does at the plate, it involves more consequential situations in a game," Ohtani said. "If anything, I have more excitement when I'm on the mound." The 31-year-old had been projected to resume pitching after the All-Star break, but he started throwing in live-game situations ahead of schedule in mid-June, gradually ramping up from single-inning outings to a stellar three-inning start at San Francisco on Saturday. "At first, I thought I would be able to come back in the second half of the season, but because it was a good move for the team and my own rehab, I decided to return a little earlier and pitch shorter innings," Ohtani said. "If I can increase my volume a little in the second half of the season, I think I can do a decent job." Having become a father in April, Ohtani said spending time with his baby daughter was his priority away from baseball. "I usually give her a bath in the morning, and I take care of her after I return home," he said. "I'm happy just to come home and see her face. That alone takes away the fatigue of the day."
