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All-Star Weekend
The All-Star weekend was packed this year and took place at the Globe Life Field in Arlington Texas, home of the Texas Rangers. It started off with the HBCU Swingman Classic on July 12. From July 12 to July 15 was the All-Star Commissioner's Cup and the Jennie Finch Classic. Fans could visit the Capital One All-Star Village from July 13 to July 16. On July 13 the All-Star Futures Games were held along with the Celebrity Softball Game. Lastly, the MLB draft was on July 14, the Home Run Derby was on July 15, and on July 16 was the Red Carpet and All-Star Game.
2024 Draft
The 2024 MLB draft was on July 14 and there were so many good picks. The first overall pick was Travis Bazzana selected by the Cleveland Guardians. Bazzana is a second baseman from Oregon State. To follow him, the rest of the top five include Chase Burns (Wake Forest), selected by the Cincinnati Reds, Charlie Condon (Georgia), to the Colorado Rockies, and Nick Kurtz (Wake Forest), chosen by the Oakland Athletics. The number five pick was Hagen Smith (Arkansas), selected by the Chicago White Sox. Wake Forest University took over the draft having three players in the top 10 that were drafted. They were the second, fourth, and tenth pick, only one other college has ever done this.
Home Run Derby
One of the most highly anticipated events of the MLB season is the Home Run Derby. Competing in this year’s Derby were: Alec Bohm, Bobby Witt Jr., Adolis García, Teoscar Hernández, Pete Alonso, José Ramírez, Marcell Ozuna, and Gunnar Henderson. The MLB changed the rules; instead of two players facing each other, everyone hit and the top four would advance. The second round had Witt facing Ramírez and Hernández facing Bohm. Witt hit 17 home runs advancing to the second round. Hernández and Bohm tied with 14 and went into a swing-off. Hernández then advanced to the finals. In the final, Hernández beat Witt by one home run.
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All-Star Game
The American and National League faced off for the 94th annual All-Star Game. Corbin Burnes was the starting pitcher for the American League and Paul Skenes started for the National League. The best of the best played in the game. Players like Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Bryce Harper, and Shohei Ohtani participated in the game. The American League won the game five to three. Jaren Duran won MVP of the game.
Trade Deadline
The trade deadline for the year is quickly approaching. The last day you can trade a player for the 2024 season is July 30 at six in the evening. Many big trades are expected to happen. Players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Jazz Chisholm Jr. have chances of being traded.
2025 Schedule Release
The schedule for the 2025 season was released on July 18. Fans were eager to see when they could see their favorite teams. To start the season off, the Dodgers and the Cubs will be facing off in Tokyo on March 18 and 19. Opening day for the rest of the team will be March 27. Some matchups for opening day include Boston vs Rangers, Mets vs Astros, Brewers vs Yankees, and Phillies vs Nationals. For next year they have also added in Rivalry Weekend. On May 16 to May 18, teams that are rivals will face each other.
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Astros and Mariners
The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners have been fighting for the number one spot in the American League West. The Astros had a rough start to their season and up until recently were very far behind. The two teams have been going back and forth between first and second place, so every game for the two teams really matters now. The Astros have 53 wins and 49 losses. The Mariners have 53 wins and 51 losses and are a game back from the Astros.
Subway Series
The Yankees and the Mets met again for the second half of the Subway Series, this time at Yankee Stadium. The games took place on July 23 and 24. The series is a tradition both Yankees and Mets fans look forward to every year. The Mets defeated the Yankees in both games. The Mets won the first game three to two and the second game 11 to three.
Edited by Giana Robertaccio
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