CC Sabathia on entering the Hall of Fame and wearing a Yankees cap on his plaque
CC Sabathia will be enshrined into the Hall of Fame this July and tells USA TODAY Sports why his plaque will feature him wearing a Yankees cap.
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Voting is officially underway for the 2025 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, scheduled for July 15 at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.
The 95th Midsummer Classic is the Braves’ third time hosting the game (1972 and 2000), pitting the American and National League’s best players against each other. The AL won the contest the past two years and holds an overall 48-44-2 advantage in the series.
Fans vote for eight starting positions players and designated hitter in each league, with the first round of voting running from June 4-June 26. The top vote-getter in each league automatically becomes a starter, while two players at the infield positions and six outfielders advance to the second phase of voting. That voting runs from June 30-July 2, with the winners earning spots in the starting lineup. If the top vote-getter is an outfielder, then four players advance to fill the final two spots.
Vote for 2025 MLB All-Star Game
Tuesday’s game caps off a big week in Atlanta, with the Futures Game on Saturday, MLB draft on Sunday and Home Run Derby on Monday night.
Here’s what to know about the 2025 MLB All-Star Game festivities:
When is the 2025 MLB All-Star Game?
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is on Tuesday, July 15 at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves
When is MLB Home Run Derby?
MLB’s annual Home Run Derby is set for Monday, July 14 at Truist Park.
When is MLB draft?
The 2025 MLB Draft begins on Sunday, July 13 and is being held in the Atlanta area around the All-Star festivities.
