Get ready for a star-studded night in the heart of the Lone Star State! The 94th Major League Baseball All-Star Game takes center stage this Tuesday, July 16th at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers. Baseball’s biggest names will light up the diamond with a distinct Texas flair, from player uniforms to the on-field experience and even the concessions. Who will prevail? The American League team or the National League team? Only time will tell the outcome of this exciting and tension-filled game.
This All-Star Game marks a unique moment in baseball history. It’s only the third time a reigning World Series champion (the Texas Rangers) hosts the Midsummer Classic (following the 1934 Giants and 1939 Yankees). Also, the rosters boast a thrilling mix of veterans and rookies, with a record-breaking 37 players making their All-Star debuts. Shining brightest is Pirates rookie Paul Skenes, the first player drafted No. 1 overall to not only reach the All-Star Game the following year, but also start the game for the National League.
FOX’s coverage of the American League vs National League for the MLB All-Star Game 2024 will begin at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT, with the first pitch coming about an hour later. But if you are looking to ditch cable and catch the ball game on this network, you can watch it on DirecTV Stream (with a 5-day free trial to test the waters), FuboTV (with a 7-day free trial to see if it fits your needs), Hulu + Live TV (with a 3-day free trial to explore the service), Sling and YouTube TV.
Don’t miss any of the action of the MLB All-Star Game 2024 live on the radio! Just tune ESPN Radio for the terrestrial radio broadcast of the match checking first your local listings for the specific station carrying the game in your area. On Satellite Radio, subscribers of Sirius XM can tune in to channel 89, home of MLB Network Radio.
Here are the schedules by country so you know at what time watch the MLB All-Star Game 2024:
Taking the mound first for the National League will be none other than Pittsburgh Pirates rookie phenom, Paul Skenes. The 22-year-old, former No. 1 overall pick, will be making history as just the fifth rookie pitcher ever to start an All-Star Game. Skenes has been nothing short of dominant this season, boasting a stellar 6-0 record with a microscopic 1.90 ERA and an impressive 0.92 WHIP through his first 11 major league starts.
Meanwhile, the wait continues for the American League’s starting pitcher announcement. With several strong contenders boasting impressive stats, the decision promises to be a close one. Stay tuned for updates on who will take the hill for the AL!
Starting lineups will be announced Monday, but coaches Arizona Diamondbacks’ Torey Lovullo (NL) and Texas Rangers’ Bruce Bochy (AL) will choose their batting orders from these elected starters:
American League (AL)
National League (NL)
Here’s a look at the rest of the AL and NL rosters:
American League reserves
American League pitchers
National League reserves
National League pitchers
The MLB All-Star Game follows a standard baseball format, with nine innings of regulation play. Unlike the regular season, the All-Star Game does not go into extra innings. Instead, a thrilling Home Run Derby determines the winner! Here’s how the All-Star Game Home Run Derby works:
Three players from each team get three swings each at the plate -- with coaches pitching to the batters-- to try to hit as many home runs as possible. Whichever team has the most total home runs after all six players have batted wins the match.
This exciting format was implemented for the 2022 All-Star Game and adds a unique twist to the classic exhibition. So far, the game hasn’t required a Home Run Derby tiebreaker, but it certainly adds another layer of excitement for fans!
And if you are wondering if the MLB All-Star Game will determine World Series home-field advantage, the answer is no because this rule changed as part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) implemented before the 2017 season. So this match is only an exhibition and its only for bragging rights.
Boasting an impressive record of 47 wins and 44 losses, with just two ties, the American League (AL) holds the all-time edge in this prestigious midseason showcase.
This dominance has been particularly evident in recent decades. Since 1988, the AL has only stumbled seven times, showcasing remarkable consistency.
Their grip tightened even further after 1997, with a mere four losses across that span. An unforgettable 13-game winning streak solidified their position as the All-Star Game powerhouse, stretching from 1997 all the way to 2009.
While the National League (NL) managed to snag three victories between 2010-2012, the AL roared back with another impressive nine-win streak.
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