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The All-Star pitchers who can bring the heat -- and the hitters who can beat it
A look at the pitchers bringing the most heat to this Midsummer Classic -- and the hitters who are somehow crushing it.
Predictions, live updates and takeaways
Here are the matchups we want to see and what our experts think will happen.
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MLB DRAFT
MLB draft tracker: Day 1 analysis, results for every 2024 pick so far
The final day of the MLB draft is underway. Here's the info you need about every pick so far.
HOME RUN DERBY
Hernández prevails in final-round thriller to win Home Run Derby
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MLB ALL-STAR GAME
Trivia: Test your MLB All-Star Game knowledge
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- MLB worried how gambling affects player safety
- Hernández becomes 1st Dodger to win Derby title
- Soto: 'Nobody knows' where future will take him
- Alonso doesn't want a trade: 'Proud to be a Met'
- AL tabs Orioles ace Burnes to start All-Star Game
- Judge excited to see 'electric stuff' from Skenes
- NCAA champion pitcher Beam selected by Royals
- First-half grades for all 30 MLB teams
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