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The 12 most compelling candidates to be a first-time All-Star starter

We’re taking a look at each position and ranking the hitters who have built strong cases for why they should start the All-Star Game for the first time on July 15 in Atlanta.

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No glove needed for Ben Williamson, who dazzled on defense last night for Seattle.

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From the players to the fans to the softball legends and more, the debut of the Athletes Unlimited Softball League was nothing short of historic and electric.

Plenty of good teams across the league have already gone through bullpen strife in 2025, and that could be a precursor of tough times ahead. But there are ways to fix the problem.

An Erie, Pa., native, Isaac Mattson’s baseball journey has taken him from the University of Pittsburgh to the Majors to indy ball and back to Pittsburgh, where he got his first MLB win for his childhood team.

In baseball, we often hear of dad strength. But there’s mom strength on the diamond, too. Case in point: Danielle Gibson Whorton, who drove in the first run in Blaze history in her first at-bat since giving birth to her son in November.

A.J. Andrews chats with Margaret Gonzalez from Florida and Jack Biondi from Connecticut, who were named the Play Ball Players of the Month presented by Chevrolet.

Paul Skenes takes the mound for the Pirates as they face Kyle Schwarber and the Phillies at 1:30 p.m. ET, followed by the Braves and Giants joined in progress on MLB Network.

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