The New York Times – Sports:
Despite being frequently injured, he was named to the All-Star team four times. He could hit, field and — unlike most catchers — steal bases.
Category: All Star Games
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Giancarlo Stanton of Yankees Wins All-Star MVP Award in Hometown
The New York Times – Sports:
It was a homecoming at Dodger Stadium for Giancarlo Stanton. The Yankees slugger, and Los Angeles native, hopes his team can return to Chavez Ravine in October.
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Stanton and Buxton Power A.L. to Ninth Straight All-Star Win
The New York Times – Sports:
Back-to-back homers off Tony Gonsolin were enough give the American League yet another victory in the Midsummer Classic.
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Dodger Stadium Shadows Could Aid All-Star Pitchers
The New York Times – Sports:
Dodger Stadium at dusk can be one of the hardest places to hit in baseball. As if Clayton Kershaw and Shane McClanahan, the All-Star starters, needed any help.
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It’s Time to Rescue Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani
The New York Times – Sports:
The Los Angeles Angels have two All-Stars in their prime and a pile of losses to show for it. They might as well make this disastrous season fun to watch, writes our columnist.
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Contreras Brothers Join a Rare Fraternity as All-Star Starters
The New York Times – Sports:
The National League’s starting catcher (Willson) and designated hitter (William) will join four other sets of brothers who have started an M.L.B. All-Star Game together.
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Fans Love W.N.B.A. All-Stars, but Cast a Critical Eye on the League
The New York Times – Sports:
Even as fans flocked to Chicago to celebrate their favorite players, they called for the W.N.B.A. to improve. The players did, too.
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MLB Announced All-Star Pitchers and Reserves
The New York Times – Sports:
Pete Alonso makes his return to the Midsummer Classic and he will be joined by three teammates and six Yankees players.
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Clay Holmes of Yankees Rode His Sinker to Stardom
The New York Times – Sports:
Clay Holmes knew what made him special as a pitcher. It took some time — and a trade to the Yankees — for that vision to become reality.