All-Star Game
Complete coverage of the Midsummer Classic, to be played July 14 at St. Louis' Busch Stadium.
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2009 Trade Deadline
Less than a month remains until the pivotal non-waiver Trade Deadline on the last day of July.
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2009 Interleague Play
The American League came out on top for the sixth straight season, led by the Angels' 14-4 record.
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Hal Bodley
Senior correspondent Hal Bodley offers insight on MLB.com and MLB.com/Live.
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News
The Angels' offense took a hit Friday when Vladamir Guerrero and Torii Hunter were placed on the 15-day DL. Hunter will be unable to participate in the All-Star Game. 
Twins catcher Joe Mauer, who has already established a career high in home runs this year, has agreed to participate in Monday's State Farm Home Run Derby. 
Little did I know that day in 1958 that in 2009 I'd be doing the same thing I did then and enjoying it just as much. I've been lucky. So many of the All-Star Games are a blur -- blame it on age, but many stand out. 
Ask Charlie Manuel his fondest All-Star Game memory, and there's no mistaking the anguish in his eyes. The NL manager for this year's Midsummer Classic had a ringside seat for the 2002 event that ended in a tie. 
The selection of the 2009 All-Stars is notable as much for who wasn't chosen -- namely Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez -- as who was tabbed for the Midsummer Classic. 
