MLB All-Star Game 2010

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MLB All-Star Game 2010
Logo of the MLB All-Star Games 2010
1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 R. H E.
National League 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 7th 1
American League 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6th 0
date July 13, 2010
Venue Angel Stadium of Anaheim
city Anaheim , California , United StatesUnited StatesUnited States 
Manager National League - Charlie Manuel ( PHI )
American League - Joe Girardi ( NYY )
MVP Brian McCann ( ATL )
Visitors 45,408
First pitch Rod Carew

MLB All-Star Game

The MLB All-Star Game 2010 was the 81st edition of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game between the selection teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). It took place on June 13, 2010 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim . The National League team won for the first time since 1996, securing the home advantage for the NL representative in the 2010 World Series . Before the game, there was a brief memorial service for George Steinbrenner , the owner of the New York Yankees , who died the morning of the game.

New rules

2010 saw some new rules for the All-Star Game for the first time. The designated hitter , who is only used in the AL during the season, is now an integral part of the National League team. Previously, the use of the Designated Hitter (DH) depended on whether the All-Star Game was played in the stadium on an American League team (then with DH) or a National League team (then without DH). As before, the DH of the AL team is chosen by the fans, while that of the NL team is chosen by its manager from a list of selected players.

The roster of the teams was increased to 34 players. Pitcher who started in the regular season in the Sunday game immediately before the All-Star Game cannot be used as pitchers in the game. This year, that rule affected three players on the AL team: Trevor Cahill , CC Sabathia and Jered Weaver . Nevertheless, they are considered all-stars.

Finally, the rule was extended, according to which a player who has already been substituted can be used again in the game. The manager can now reinstate a field player who has already been taken out of the game if the last available player for the position in question has suffered an injury.

Framework events

During the week of the All-Star Games, the All-Star Fan Fest took place at the Anaheim Convention Center. On July 11th, the All-Star Futures Game and the All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game were held. On June 12th, the 2010 MLB Home Run Derby took place at Angel Stadium, won by David Ortiz .

Last roster place

After the announcement of the roster, a second vote took place in order to allocate the last remaining place in the roster. The online voting ran from July 4-8, 1010. The winners were Nick Swisher of the New York Yankees and Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds .

player team Item player team Item
American League National League
Nick Swisher NYY OF Joey Votto CIN 1B
Paul Konerko CWS 1B Heath Bell SD P
Delmon Young MIN OF Carlos Eduardo González COL OF
Michael Young TEX 3B Billy Wagner ATL P
Kevin Youkilis BOS 1B Ryan Zimmerman WHAT 3B

Roster

American League

Selected starting players
position player team All-Star Games
C. Joe Mauer Twins 4th
1B Justin Morneau Twins 4th
2 B Robinson Canó Yankees 2
3B Evan Longoria Rays 3
SS Derek Jeter Yankees 11
OF Carl Crawford Rays 4th
OF Josh Hamilton Rangers 3
OF Ichirō Suzuki Mariners 10
DH Vladimir Guerrero Rangers 9

Substitute player

Pitcher
position player team All-Star Games
P Andrew Bailey Athletics 2
P Clay Buchholz Red Sox 1
P Trevor Cahill Athletics 1
P Fausto Carmona Indians 1
P Neftali Feliz Rangers 1
P Phil Hughes Yankees 1
P Cliff Lee Rangers 2
P Jon Lester Red Sox 1
P Andy Pettitte Yankees 3
P David Price Rays 1
P Mariano Rivera Yankees 11
P CC Sabathia Yankees 4th
P Joakim Soria Royals 2
P Rafael Soriano Rays 1
P Matt Thornton White Sox 1
P José Valverde Tigers 2
P Justin Verlander Tigers 3
P Jered Weaver Angels 1
Outfield player
position player team All-Star Games
C. John Buck Blue Jays 1
C. Víctor Martínez Red Sox 4th
1B Miguel Cabrera Tigers 5
1B Paul Konerko White Sox 4th
2 B Ian Kinsler Rangers 2
2 B Dustin Pedroia Red Sox 3
3B Adrián Beltré Red Sox 1
3B Alex Rodríguez Yankees 13
SS Elvis Andrus Rangers 1
INF Ty Wigginton Orioles 1
OF José Bautista Blue Jays 1
OF Torii Hunter Angels 4th
OF Nick Swisher Yankees 1
OF Vernon Wells Blue Jays 3
DH David Ortiz Red Sox 5


National League

Selected starting players
position player team All-Star Games
C. Yadier Molina Cardinals 2
1B Albert Pujols Cardinals 9
2 B Chase Utley Phillies 5
3B David Wright Mets 5
SS Hanley Ramirez Marlins 3
OF Ryan Braun Brewers 3
OF Andre Ethier Dodgers 1
OF Jason Heyward Braves 1

Substitute player

Pitcher
position Player team All-Star Games
P Heath Bell Padres 2
P Jonathan Broxton Dodgers 2
P Matt Capps Nationals 1
P Chris Carpenter Cardinals 3
P Yovani Gallardo Brewers 1
P Roy Halladay Phillies 7th
P Tim Hudson Braves 3
P Ubaldo Jimenez Rockies 1
P Josh Johnson Marlins 2
P Hong-Chih Kuo Dodgers 1
P Tim Lincecum Giants 3
P Evan Meek Pirates 1
P Arthur Rhodes Reds 1
P Billy Wagner Braves 7th
P Adam Wainwright Cardinals 1
P Brian Wilson Giants 2
Outfield player
position player team All-Star Games
C. Brian McCann Braves 5
1B Adrián González Padres 3
1B Ryan Howard Phillies 3
1B Joey Votto Reds 1
2 B Brandon Phillips Reds 1
2 B Martín Prado Braves 1
3B Scott Rolen Reds 6th
SS Rafael Furcal Dodgers 2
SS José Reyes Mets 3
SS Troy Tulowitzki Rockies 1
INF Omar Infante Braves 1
OF Michael Bourn Astros 1
OF Marlon Byrd Cubs 1
OF Corey Hart Brewers 2
OF Matt Holliday Cardinals 4th
OF Chris Young Diamondbacks 1


game

Starting grid

National League American League
player team position Player team position
1 Hanley Ramirez Marlins SS 1 Ichirō Suzuki Mariners RF
2 Martín Prado Braves 2 B 2 Derek Jeter Yankees SS
3 Albert Pujols Cardinals 1B 3 Miguel Cabrera Tigers 1B
4th Ryan Howard Phillies DH 4th Josh Hamilton Rangers CF
5 David Wright Mets 3B 5 Vladimir Guerrero Rangers DH
6th Ryan Braun Brewers LF 6th Evan Longoria Rays 3B
7th Andre Ethier Dodgers CF 7th Joe Mauer Twins C.
8th Corey Hart Brewers RF 8th Robinson Canó Yankees 2 B
9 Yadier Molina Cardinals C. 9 Carl Crawford Rays LF
Ubaldo Jimenez Rockies P David Price Rays P

Game summary

July 13, 2010 - 5:50 p.m. PT at  Angel Stadium of Anaheim , Anaheim , California
team 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 R. H E.
National League 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 7th 1
American League 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6th 0

WP : Matt Capps ( WSH )   LP : Phil Hughes ( NYY )   SV : Jonathan Broxton ( LAD )  

Playing time: 2:59. Spectators: 45,408

The first half of the game was dominated by the pitchers. In the fifth inning the NL had baserunner on the corners, but could not get a run. The AL, however, managed the first run by Evan Longoria in the same inning . The seventh inning was decisive. Phil Hughes allowed two singles and was replaced by Matt Thornton , who reached the next out with a pop up from Chris Young , but then loaded the bases with a walk from Marlon Byrd . A double from Brian McCann allowed all three players on base to run to the home plate and brought the score to 3-1 for the National League. It got exciting again in the ninth inning. Against NL pitcher Jonathan Broxton reached David Ortiz a single. Although he's not the fastest, AL manager Joe Girardi decided not to use Alex Rodríguez as a pinch runner. After a strikeout from Adrian Beltre , John Buck hit a single, but David Ortiz was thrown from Marlon Byrd on the way to second base. Ian Kinsler was the last batter to hit the bar, who ended the game with a fly ball into the centerfield and sealed the AL's defeat.

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Bailey Stevens: Modifications in place for All-Star Game . In: MLB.com . April 28, 2010. Retrieved January 11, 2011.
  2. ↑ Papi pops, doesn't stop until hitting Derby top . In: mlb.com . Retrieved on October 24, 2010.  ( Page no longer available , search in web archives )  Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.@1@ 2Template: Dead Link / www.mlb.com  
  3. ^ Mark Newman: Votto, Swisher win tight final vote . In: MLB.com , July 8, 2010. 
  4. ↑ Boxscore: NL All-Stars vs. AL All-Stars - July 13, 2010 . In: mlb.com . Retrieved October 24, 2010.