Morning Briefing: AL Wins All-Star Game For Seventh Straight Year

Good morning Mets fans!

The American League has won the All-Star Game for the seventh year in a row. The Mets had three All-Stars in Cleveland this year: Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, and Jacob deGrom. After hitting 57 homers in the Home Run Derby in the derby the night prior, Pete Alonso had two at-bats on the day with a strikeout and a two-out, two-run single that scored two, shortening the American League’s lead to 4-3 which was the ultimate final of the 2019 All-Star Game.

McNeil had only one at-bat and lined out to Joey Gallo. DeGrom pitched the third inning for the National League throwing only seven pitches to George Springer, DJ LeMahieu, and Mike Trout to retire the side.

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Joel Sherman of the New York Post wrote an article discussing just how close the Mets were to signing All-Star catcher, Yasmani Grandal.

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Shane Bieber won the All-Star Game MVP award for throwing a perfect inning striking out three batters.

In honor of the All-Star game Tuesday evening, Baseball-Reference calculated the win percentage during 2019 inter-league play for all of the National League and American League teams combined this year, and discovered that the NL has outscored the AL 795-728. The NL’s .549 win percentage is the highest percentage ever since inter-league play began. You can find the second and third best win percentage numbers here.

Erik Boland of Newsday, and Brendan Kuty of NJ.com, spoke with CC Sabathia about what he wants to do after his retirement and if he would be open to working for the Yankees in some capacity. Sabathia was open to the idea and spoke to GM Brian Cashman numerous times this year in search of a job after the 2019 season.

Both Mike Trout and Tommy La Stella, wore #45 to honor their former teammate Tyler Skaggs at the All-Star Game. Check out this article by Jesse Yomtov of USA Today to hear from both Trout and La Stella on honoring Skaggs.

The White Sox have promoted AJ Reed from Triple-A Charlotte.

Rob Manfred spoke about the on-going negotiations regarding minor league pay. Manfred’s offices have ensued talks with the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. Jeff Todd of MLB Trade Rumors wrote an article about the situation and discussions involved with this change.

The Dodgers plan to activate Corey Seager and A.J. Pollock from the injured list on Friday to begin their second half.

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Nationals All-Star, Max Scherzer, was in attendance for the All-Star Game but did not participate.

Braves All-Stars, Freddie Freeman and Ronald Acuna Jr. were the starting first baseman and outfielder, respectfully, for the Mid-Summer Classic. Freeman went 0-for-1 with a walk and a strikeout. Acuna went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Phillies All-Star catcher, J.T. Realmuto was a reserve for the game. Realmuto went 0-for-2 with one strikeout.

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Matt Musico talked about the ironic similarities between the 2018 offseason acquisitions by Sandy Alderson versus the 2019 offseason acquisitions made by Brodie Van Wagenen.

Jack Hendon made a Mets first-half report card, bullpen edition.

Rob Friedland discussed the positive points in All-Star first baseman and 2019 Home Run Derby champion’s season.

Tim Ryder wrote an article talking about the comments made from Rob Manfred regarding the juiced balls and various other topics while in Cleveland for the All-Star game.