Just leave Derek Jeter alone: Fan’s take (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

The 2011 All Star Game will air live on FOX tonight, with coverage starting at 8 p.m. EST. Some of the biggest stars in the sport like David Ortiz, Josh Hamilton, Prince Fielder and Matt Kemp will be taking part. Some of the biggest stars like Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Chipper...

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As Jeter stays away, hurt stars show up in Arizona (AP)

Much is being made of the big names absent from this year's All-Star game, yet some who are hurt came anyway to show their support. Take Jose Reyes of the New York Mets, who says he has been hurt three of the four times he has made the All-Star team, but has come to the game each time. Or Philadelphia's Shane Victorino.

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Your All-Star starters: Roy Halladay and Jered Weaver (Yahoo! Sports)

Roy Halladay of the Philadelphia Phillies and Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels will be the men on the mound when Tuesday's All-Star game gets underway. That was the announcement made by managers Bruce Bochy and Ron Washington in … Continue reading →

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Grant Green takes home MVP at Futures game (AP)

Grant Green thought back to the last time he was an MVP. It was three years ago, and he was representing Chatham in the Cape Cod League All-Star game. "The only thing I really remember is I got a home run to center to tie the game after there were three streakers that ran towards me in the middle of my at-bat," he said.

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Robertson, Orgando named as All-Star replacements (Yahoo! Sports)

New York Yankees relief pitcher David Robertson will replace Tampa Bay Rays left-handed pitcher David Price, and Texas Rangers right-hander Alexi Ogando will replace Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia for the American League in Tuesday's All-Star Game, it was announced Sunday.

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Should Derek Jeter be making an appearance at All-Star Game? (Yahoo! Sports)

Ryan Braun won't be playing in Tuesday's All-Star Game, but he still plans on flying to Phoenix to be part of baseball's midsummer celebration. Same for Placido Polanco. Shane Victorino and David Price, too. Derek Jeter, however, will not be … Continue reading →

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