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From 1959 to 1962, the American and National Leagues played two All-Star Games each year. There was a simple and obvious reason: money.

Ichiro Suzuki and Kosuke Fukudome share a heritage, a position and a quirky left-handed hitting style. On Tuesday, they will add another thing in common when they start in the All-Star Game.

When Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians throws the first pitch of the All-Star Game on Tuesday night, Hanley Ramírez will have arrived.

Not even the intrusion of the first personal question was enough to wipe the resplendence off Alex Rodriquez’s face at a news conference at the Grand Hyatt in Manhattan.

The All-Star Game promises to be a celebration of Yankee Stadium and its rich history in the American sporting scene, revolving around the Yankees' last season in the game's cathedral.

Joe Torre was back in New York for the All-Star break, but he stayed on the golf course.

A full-sized replica of the 1978 World Series trophy, made for Thurman Munson, sold Monday for $207,000 at the MLB All-Star FanFest’s auction at the Javits Center. Munson’s 1977 World Series ring sold for $143,750; his 1976 American League Most Valuable Player Award sold for $126,500 and his 1978 World Series ring went for $97,750. [...]

When the All-Star Game is played on Tuesday night, will the fans in the bleachers perform their typical “roll call” of the starting players for the American League? If they do, they will have to chant, “Dus-tin, Dus-tin” and “Youk-i-lis, Youk-ilis” for Dustin Pedroia and Kevin Youkilis of the hated Red Sox. Youkilis would love [...]

After about 25 or so Japanese reporters wrapped up their interviews with Ichiro Suzuki, a few members of the American news media — including yours truly — gathered around his table during American League All-Star availability Monday morning. When I covered the Rangers, I would see Ichiro quite a bit and was amazed at his [...]

This is Shea Stadium's last season, too, but don't expect to hear much about that during the All-Star Game festivities.

Florida's Dan Uggla thinks the Mets are the team to beat in the N.L. East.

One of the most compelling story lines in the second half will be whether or not Tampa Bay will be able to stay near the top of the A.L. East.

The 1959 show "Home Run Derby" inspired the modern-day version, which will take place Monday night at Yankee Stadium as part of the All-Star Game festivities.

Barry Bonds's agent said he did not expect any team to sign Bonds before the July 31 trading deadline, and probably not after that, either.

Bill Giles is the National League's president for the All-Star Game, a post his father, Warren, held for 23 games.