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 | Karen Taphorn is among the millions of television viewers who watches the Stand Up To Cancer moment every year during the All-Star Game. She's also part of a slightly smaller population of fans who experiences the impact of that moment on a deeper, much more personal level.
More» All-Stars, fans Stand Up to Cancer |
 | When 45 members from the Air Force District of Washington headed to Nationals Park on Monday, they thought it was a glorified field trip of sorts -- go to the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, watch a little baseball, eat a little food, have a lot of fun.
More» Members of armed services honored at HR Derby |
 | The three Dodgers representing their team in Washington, D.C., this week have seven All-Star appearances among them -- but only one belongs to pitcher Ross Stripling. Assuming the first one is always the best one, it's likely Stripling will leave this experience with the same fond memories his teammates have of their past appearances at the Midsummer Classic.
More»Kemp reflects on first All-Star Game since 2012 |
 | The participants of the All-Star Commissioner's Cup and the Jennie Finch Classic aren't just receiving valuable baseball and softball experience during their time in Washington, D.C. Some of that time in the nation's capital has been a learning experience, too, such as their visit to the Library of Congress on Monday morning.
More»Play Ball participants tour Library of Congress |
 | Major League Baseball's partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation has resulted in hundreds of kids meeting their sports heroes in meaningful ways, creating memories that will stay with them forever.
More»Manfred visits with kids from Make-A-Wish Foundation |
 | Kids of all ages participated in the Miracle League-Challenger Game, a matchup involving special needs kids that provided an opportunity to play baseball on the very field that the Major League All-Stars will occupy on Tuesday.
More»Nationals Park hosts Miracle League game |
 | Earlier this year, the United States Conference of Mayors renewed its pledge with Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to continue "PLAY BALL Summer," aimed at growing youth baseball across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Among the dozens of city leaders who supported extending the agreement through 2020 is Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, who visited PLAY BALL Park near Nationals Park on Friday.
More»D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser on importance of Play Ball |
 | With Major League Baseball incorporating more kid-friendly events than ever before during All-Star Game festivities, it was only fitting that this group would be present to welcome the start of All-Star Week in Washington.
More»Sandlot helps open Play Ball Park in Washington D.C. |
 | The USO logistics facility at Fort Belvoir spans 12,000 square feet, serves thousands of troops overseas and their families in the states, and works as a feeder system for all the different USO locations in the Metro area. Over several decades, more than a million goody packages have been stuffed at this facility and sent to the troops.
More»Burnett, Lerner represent Nationals at USO facility |
 | Major League Baseball's ongoing commitment to youth baseball and softball will be on full display this week, when the baseball world descends upon the nation's capital for a week-long celebration of all things All-Star. The party starts Thursday at 6:15 p.m. ET with the opening ceremonies for three major kid-oriented initiatives: PLAY BALL Park, the All-Star Commissioner's Cup and the Jennie Finch Classic.
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 | Two players from up-and-coming contending teams continue to lead the way in their respective leagues as balloting in the Camping World MLB Final Vote nears its end.
More»Aguilar, Segura still lead as Final Vote winds down |
 | During a six-game winning streak that ended with a 2-0 loss to the A's on Monday, the Astros scored 39 runs on 59 hits. First-time All-Star Alex Bregman has reached base safely in 16 straight games, logging 13 extra-base hits and 15 RBIs during that streak.
More»Six Astros named to 2018 AL All-Star team |
 | The MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard is on Tuesday, July 17, at Nationals Park, but the festivities surrounding Major League Baseball's jewel event actually begin much earlier -- a full week earlier, in fact.
More»3 Nationals named to 2018 All-Star team |
 | George Springer hosted his fourth bowling benefit for Camp SAY at Bowlmor in Houston on Sunday. The event, a sellout, drew a couple hundred patrons, including many kids who attend Camp SAY and have met Springer in person.
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 | The fans have selected the National League and American League All-Star starting lineups, and now, they have one more task to complete: selecting the final two players who will round out the All-Star rosters.
More»2018 All-Star Final Vote nominees |
 | The fields at Historic Dodgertown will be packed this weekend as softball players from all over the country gather in Vero Beach, Fla., for the Softball Elite Development Invitational. Olympic gold medalist Jennie Finch, who serves as Youth Programs Ambassador for MLB, headlines a coaching roster that includes eight women who played on the Women's National Team in the United States or Mexico.
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 | The main argument in favor of the one-game Wild Card playoff goes something like this: If you don't want to play in a one-game playoff, win your division. And if you're not good enough to win your division ... well, tough. It's a mostly justifiable rationalization, though this year, losing the Wild Card Game might seem like a slightly crueler fate.
More» Diaz K's the side to earn the save |
 | The Blue Jays had a lead for eight innings on Wednesday, Houston third baseman Alex Bregman launched a two-run, walk-off homer off Ryan Tepera to hand the Blue Jays a loss.
More» Solarte opens scoring with an RBI double |
 | The Blue Jays received discouraging news on Tuesday about third baseman Josh Donaldson, whom they were hoping would be ready to rejoin the team at some point during the upcoming homestand that begins Friday.
More» Donaldson leaves with left calf tightness |
 | Rookie left-hander Ryan Borucki, seemingly unfazed that he was making his big league debut against the defending World Series champions, gave the Blue Jays' beleaguered rotation a welcome boost on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park with a strong six-inning performance.
More» Borucki tosses 6 strong innings in MLB debut |
