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The 1977 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 48th playing of the midsummer classic between the all-stars of the American League (AL) and National League (NL), the two leagues comprising Major League Baseball. The game was held on July 19, 1977, at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York City, the home of the New York Yankees of the ...
Major League Baseball has held an All-Star Game nearly every year since 1933; no All-Star Game was held in 1945 or 2020, and two All-Star Games per year were held from 1959 to 1962. [1] The pitching staffs for the two leagues are determined by a ballot of current players and the commissioner of baseball , and the starting pitcher is designated ...
Ninety-three Major League Baseball All-Star Games have been played since the inaugural one in 1933. The American League (AL) leads the series with a 48–44–2 (.521) record, and a 388–380 run advantage. [1]
The 2002 MLB All-Star Game had 30 player rosters so the fans were voting for the 30th player. The 2003 MLB All-Star Game rosters expanded to 32 following the 11-inning 2002 game. [5] As a result, the fans elected the 32nd player. In 2009, the rosters again expanded to 33, including 13 pitchers, following the 15-inning 2008 MLB All-Star Game. [5]
Hisle, a 1977 All-Star, is the reigning RBI champ of the American League, and his slugging will help lift the 1978 Brewers to the first over-.500 season in franchise history. Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck signs free-agent former New York Yankees designated hitter Ron Blomberg to a four-year contract worth over $600,000. Due to shoulder and ...
MLB has announced the full rosters for the upcoming 2024 All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) (Sam Hodde via Getty Images) The Midsummer Classic is on July 16, less ...
November 5, 1976: Jim Mason was drafted from the Yankees by the Toronto Blue Jays as the 30th pick in the 1976 MLB expansion draft. [1] January 11, 1977: Willie McGee was drafted by the Yankees in the first round (15th pick) of the 1977 Major League Baseball draft (secondary phase) and he signed on June 6. [2]
The WFCA All-Star game rosters were announced this week for games taking place on July 19 and 20, with several area talents to be highlighted.