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Fox Sports
an hour ago
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- Fox Sports
2025 MLB All-Star Game on FOX Posts 7.2 Million In Viewership
An epic finish featuring the first ever home-run swing-off. A memorable tribute to one of baseball's greatest legends. The 95th MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta proved to be an instant classic. Tuesday's telecast also drew in 7.2 million viewers, making it the most-watched All-Star event, FOX Sports announced on Wednesday. That figure was also the most viewers for a FOX telecast since Super Bowl Sunday. Viewership for the Midsummer Classic peaked at 8.1 million between 9:15-9:30 p.m. ET. The National League defeated the American League for only the second time since 2013. After finishing 6-6 after nine innings at Truist Park, the game went to a swing-off for the first time in All-Star Game history. Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber earned MVP honors after he smashed three homers in the swing-off that helped the NL grab the win. As hosts, the Atlanta Braves also honored one of the greatest players of all time, Henry Aaron, with a touching tribute during the sixth inning that recreated his record-breaking 715th home run from 1974. The game had plenty of top moments beforehand as well. The NL took a six-run lead into the sixth inning thanks to home runs by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso and Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll. But the AL responded with a three-run homer by Athletics DH Brent Rooker. Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. then got the AL back within one run heading into the bottom of the ninth with a two-run hit. Witt then scored after Guardians' Steven Kwan beat out a ground-ball for an infield hit to tie it up and send the game to the home run swing off. Schwarber then secured the victory for the NL in the swing-off with a 4-3 tally, capping off an incredible night in Atlanta. The 2026 All-Star Game will be hosted by the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Yahoo
4 hours ago
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- Yahoo
NL wins 2025 All-Star Game in HR Derby tiebreaker, Schwarber named MVP
For the first time in history, the 2025 All-Star Game was decided by a Home Run Derby tiebreaker, with the National League coming out victorious. NL wins 2025 All-Star Game in HR Derby tiebreaker, Schwarber named MVP originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Fox Sports
7 hours ago
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- Fox Sports
Home Run Swing-Off In MLB Games? What Boone, Roberts Said After All-Star Finish
It's an age-old question for MLB fans when it comes to extra innings in regular season games: Should I stay or should I go? After Tuesday's epic ending at the 2025 All-Star Game, that question could have a shorter shelf life. In case you missed it, the Midsummer Classic in Atlanta ended with a home run swing-off after the game was tied 6-6 after nine innings – the first-ever time it was ever used in a game. In what amounted to a mini version of the Home Run Derby, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber's MVP performance sealed the win for the National League All-Stars over the American League – officially a 7-6 win for the NL. The swing-off was the big talking point of the game, with players and managers alike both confused and amazed at the previously little-known format – which had been approved in the 2022 collective bargaining agreement. First off, here's how it worked: Three players from each team were picked; Three swings for each player, who could face however many pitches thrown by the pitching coach; The team with the most home runs wins! It almost felt like a penalty shootout you'd see at the end of a soccer game. And it was a unique spin to the finale of an All-Star Game, which has gone to extra innings eight times in its history – most recently in 2018. "It was awesome," Schwarber said afterward. "The guys were really into it. They were yelling, screaming, cheering me on every swing. And then when that last one goes over, they were all pumped. It was a lot of fun." After Tuesday's game, it raised the inevitable question: Would you be in favor of seeing this in actual regular season games? "It will be interesting to see where that goes. There's probably a world where you could see that in the future, where maybe it's in some regular season mix," Yankees skipper Aaron Boone said, who managed the AL squad. "I mean, I wouldn't be surprised if people start talking about it like that." But Boone stopped short of wanting it implemented in real games anytime soon. "Obviously, I don't think that should happen, necessarily, or would at any time in the near future. But I got to say, you know, it was pretty exciting." It was a sentiment shared by Boone's NL counterpart. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he still likes the current extra-innings "ghost runner" rule of a player on second base from the 10th inning onward. "I think that it was great for this exhibition, but in the regular season, I don't mind how it plays out in the regular season with the man on second base," Roberts said. The ghost runner rule was used in the COVID-19 affected season in 2020 before being fully implemented in the approval of the 2022 CBA. As such, the earliest we'd see any swing-off rule get the green light would be for the 2026 CBA talks – which may have bigger issues to tackle. Regardless, at least it's here to stay for the All-Star Game – and might have fans actually rooting for a tie ballgame after nine frames. "I got a group text with a bunch of other baseball players around the league, and they seemed to really like it, too," Giants pitcher Logan Webb said. "I think it was an awesome way to end it." Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience Major League Baseball recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more
New York Post
10 hours ago
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- New York Post
Chelsea Freeman becomes Livvy Dunne's ‘new bestie' in behind-the-scene All-Star Game pics
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game allowed Livvy Dunne and Chelsea Freeman to have their 'Step Brothers' best friends moment. Dunne and Freeman each posted a photo to their respective Instagram Stories of them sharing a smile before Tuesday's game, with Freeman captioning the photo, 'New Bestie,' with two heart emojis. The 22-year-old Dunne, the girlfriend of NL starter Paul Skenes, took her fans behind the scenes of Tuesday's festivities in Atlanta. Advertisement 3 Chelsea Freeman (l) and Livvy Dunne (r). @chelseafreeman5/Instagram The All-Star Game allows the players to bring their families and partners, and at some point she linked up with Freeman, the wife of Dodgers star and World Series MVP Freddie Freeman. And, yes, please remember this photo when Paul Skenes becomes a free agent and the Dodgers — since they seemingly sign everyone — attempt to sign him. Advertisement With Skenes being the Pirates' only representative, it left plenty of time for Dunne and Skenes to mingle with stars from the other teams. Dunne also showcased other scenes from the red carpet and from the game itself. She posted photos of the front and back of her blue dress to her Instagram Story, along with videos of her and Skenes walking and Skenes helping tie her heel. 3 Dunne models her dress. @livvydunne/Instagram Advertisement Dunne also revealed she had field-level seats to watch her boyfriend post a perfect first inning, including a clip from the game-opening strikeout of ex-Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres. 'Welcome to the paul-star game,' she wrote alongside a star. 3 Dunne and Paul Skenes. @livvydunne/Instagram Advertisement She provided a second fawning tweet that featured the camera view of Skenes striking out Tigers outfielder Riley Greene with the caption: 'Boom shakalaka.' In an ironic yet all too familiar twist, the NL team blew the rare run support that Skenes received before securing the walk-off win in the home-run swing-off. Skenes is 4-8 despite posting a 2.01 ERA and having allowed two earned runs or less in 17 of his 20 starts. He is 0-3 with a 1.77 ERA in eight starts since his last win on May 28. The Pirates open the second half at home against the White Sox on Friday.
Newsweek
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Cardinals' Breakout All-Star Shockingly Tabbed Potential Trade Bait
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The St. Louis Cardinals are in a weird spot as an organization right now. They're seemingly built to rebuild, especially considering their front office is in a transitional period. But the roster is winning. This puts them in a bad spot at the trade deadline. If they buy again and fall short of postseason success, the season will feel like a waste. But if the front office sells in the middle of a winning stretch, the fan base will be upset. Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently made the shocking suggestion that the Cardinals could look to trade All-Star utilityman Brendan Donovan in the coming weeks. Rymer noted that it's unlikely, but still a possibility. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: (L to R) Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds, Brendan Donovan #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Matt Olson... ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: (L to R) Eugenio Suárez #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds, Brendan Donovan #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals, and Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves look on during the seventh inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. More Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images "Though there has been nothing recently, Donovan has occasionally popped up in trade rumors in the past," Rymer wrote. "Now would arguably be a good time to make him available, and not just because this is probably as high as his value is going to go. It's a matter of public knowledge that the Cardinals will be undergoing a transition after 2025, with Chaim Bloom set to inherit the front office from John Mozeliak. "If the team continues to fade in the NL playoff race, it would be wise to get a head start on the process. The present isn't special, after all, and the future is clouded by a mediocre farm system. If nothing else, trading Donovan would help the latter." It would be quite a bombshell move if the Cardinals made this decision. However, as Rymer notes, it's very unlikely. Still, if a team is willing to severely overpay for Donovan, the Cardinals could consider dealing him at his highest value. The star's ceiling isn't much higher than he's playing right now, so his trade value will only go down from here. The Cardinals will likely make the right decision to hold onto him, but stranger things have happened. More MLB: Reds Showing 'Strong Interest' In Shocking Trade For Star Pitchers
