2010 MLB All-Star Game Preview

Baseball’s best players will take center stage Tuesday in Anaheim at the All- Star Game, and if the trend continues as in recent years, the American League will again gain home-field advantage for the World Series. The AL has not lost to the National League since 1996, when the contest was held in Philadelphia. It’s been tough-sledding for the NL, which has come up short by one run each of the last four All-Star Games. Colorado Rockies right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez and Tampa Bay Rays lefty David Price have been selected as the starting pitchers. Both will be the first from their respective clubs to start an All-Star Game. The American League will have Seattle right fielder Ichiro Suzuki leading off, followed by New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera, who is replacing the injured Justin Morneau of Minnesota. Texas center fielder Josh Hamilton will bat cleanup, with Rangers slugger and former Angels star Vladimir Guerrero next as the designated hitter. Tampa Bay third baseman Evan Longoria will hit sixth, followed by Minnesota catcher Joe Mauer, Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano and Rays left fielder Carl Crawford. Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez will lead off for the National League and will be followed by Atlanta second baseman Martin Prado, who is starting for the injured Chase Utley of Philadelphia. St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols will bat third, followed by Philadelphia’s Ryan Howard, who was chosen as the …

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