A historic performance by the AL emphasized how the Midsummer Classic is tilted toward pitching. Plus, Cody Bellinger’s growth and the game’s unsung star.

The league’s All-Star Game in Philadelphia is grappling with an accelerating run of top pitchers not competing.

MLB’s All-Star Game is intended to showcase the sport’s very best players. But a growing collection of star pitchers won’t be on the mound.

At All-Star workout day, a cross section of players from big-spending and thrifty teams alike responded with a consistent message.

The Midsummer Classic almost always provides the goods.

From a long overdue All-Star Game debut to a long awaited return, here’s the most interesting storylines heading into Tuesday’s premier exhibition.

The 2026 All-Star Game will not be one that stands out in history — unless it is noteworthy as the last before a coming storm.

American League pitchers combined to allow just three hits for the first All-Star Game shutout victory in 13 years Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Tuesday’s contest, unfortunately, wasn’t the most fun watch. But there were some memorable moments from the AL’s 4–0 victory in Philadelphia.

The AL arms unleashed the first 15-strikeout, three-hit shutout in All-Star history as the teams combined for 27 K's and one extra-base hit.

Twenty different pitchers took the mound in this All-Star Game, and none has ever won a Cy Young Award.

A historic performance by the AL emphasized how the Midsummer Classic is tilted toward pitching. Plus, Cody Bellinger’s growth and the game’s unsung star.