MLB All-Star Game: What You Need to Know

The 94th MLB All-Star Game is going to be held in Arlington, TX on July 16th this year. This is huge for the city because the last time it was held in Arlington was back in 1995 when Choctaw Stadium opened for the first time.

The All-Star Game is a chance for the American and National League's best of the best to duke it out on the diamond for fans of all kind to watch. This event is expected to bring in almost $90 million to the city and to bolster economic impacts.

Are there any Texas players in the MLB All-Star Game?

Yes! There are a total of 5 players invited to play in the All-Star Game from Texas teams in the American League:

• Marcus Semien, Texas Rangers
• Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros
• Jose Altuve, Houston Astros
  • Out with left hand injury
• Kyle Tucker, Houston Astros
  • Tucker is actually going to skip this year's All-Star Game and focus on recovery from a recent leg injury and to prepare for getting back in to play
• Kirby Yates, Texas Rangers

FAQs about the MLB All-Star Game

When and where is it?

• Game starts on the 16th of July at 7am (CDT) at Choctaw Stadium (formerly known as Globe Life Park)

What do extra innings look like the the All-Star Game?

• If it goes to the 9th inning and both teams are tied, instead of going to extra innings, the winning call will be decided following the Home Run Derby
• The Home Run Derby is essentially a power contest of which team can hit the most home runs in a specific time frame. Three players on each team will participate

Who are the starting pitchers?

• Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Paul Skenes will throw the first pitch of the game for the National League
• It's unclear yet as to whom the American League has chosen for their starting pitcher