Tony LaRussa’s 2012 All-Star Snub-a-Palooza: When Pettiness Trumps Performance
2012 was the year Tony LaRussa, the man with a hairstyle that could make a comb weep, decided to take his personal vendetta to the All-Star Game. This wasn’t just about questionable fashion choices; this was about leaving deserving players off the roster for reasons that had more to do with personal grudges than baseball.
Not Your Dad’s Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is one of the crown jewels of the MLB All-Star festivities. But in 2015, the powers that be decided to tinker with the format, and let’s just say, not all changes are for the better.
The 2002 All-Star Game: A Tie? In Baseball?
The 2002 All-Star Game is one for the books, but not for the reasons you might expect. It was a night that left everyone, from the casual observer to the most die-hard fans, scratching their heads in disbelief.