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    Jul 5, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (2) slides into score against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Wrigley Field.
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    Pending Labor Talks, MLB Is Set for Earliest Opening Day in 2027
    Labor woes cloud the consideration of next year’s slate.
    Jul 13, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero (13) bats in the second round of the All Star-Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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    Home Run Derby Ratings Drop 7% on Netflix
    The event’s pivot to streaming results in a slightly lower average audience.
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    MLB All-Star Game Ratings Get a Boost From World Cup
    The midseason showcase’s audience rises with a World Cup lead-in.
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    MLB’s Stretch Run Will Be Defined By Labor, Stadiums, and Stars
    The trade deadline and contending low-budget teams also loom large. 
    Mar 15, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of a Team USA baseball hat during the World Baseball Classic at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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    Two Years From LA28, MLB’s Olympic Plan Remains Unsettled
    The league and union are still grappling with several logistical issues.
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    MLB Players and Owners Still Miles Apart: ‘I Think It’s Perverse’
    Baseball’s management and labor leaders offer very different viewpoints. 
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    MLB All-Star Game Tickets Surpass World Cup Semifinal
    The biggest factor is a shortage of tickets on the resale market.
    PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA- JULY 13: during the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Heather Barry / Netflix)
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    Netflix Bounces Back With Home Run Derby Debut
    After its panned coverage of Opening Night, Netflix focused on the field.
    John Smoltz acknowledges the crowd during the introduction of returning inductees at the National Baseball Hall of Fame's 2024 induction ceremony Sunday, July 21, 2024, at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown, New York.
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    John Smoltz: MLB All-Star Game Is ‘Absolutely’ Still the Best
    The Hall of Fame pitcher will call the Midsummer Classic for Fox.
    Jul 13, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider speaks at the conference before the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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    All-Star Game Participation Is Sticking Point for Managers
    Prominent player absences have helped define this year’s event.