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Atlanta – 2025 MLB All-Star Game was one for History Books.
For the first time in Midsummer Classics history, a swing-off was needed to decide a winner.
Aaron Judge, MLB’s second-leading home drive, was noticeably absent from the group of Al Home Run Derby style participants.
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Aaron Judge of New York Yankee’s bat during the fourth round of the MLB All-Star game at Truist Park 15 July 2025 in Atlanta. (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Los Angeles Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts and Yankees’ Aaron Boone were the leaders of this year’s All-Star Game after their team met last season’s World Series.
Boone addressed concerns about his player choice for swing-off and said each manager should submit three names the day before the event. He added that his decision was based on the idea that Judge would not be in the All-Star game in the late laps.
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“We had to choose our guys yesterday,” Boone said during a news conference after Postgame. “Wanted to make sure I chose guys I knew would be in the game there and still hot. It was my choice.”
US equal manager Aaron Boone of New York Yankees responds after the ninth round during the 2025 MLB All Star Game in Truist Park in Atlanta July 15, 2025. (Brett Davis/Imag images)
Athletics star Brent-rooker, Mariners Outfielder Randy Arozarena and Rays player Jonathan Aranda were the three al players who participated in Swing-off.
Phillies star Kyle Schwarber hit three home runs to lift NL to an all-star game victory and was named the game’s MVP.
Judge supports the decision to return to players carrying their team’s uniforms
New York Yankees’ Aaron judge only runs after hitting a two-run home drive in the first lap against Kansas City Royals June 10, 2025 in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
For the first time in four years, the Major League players took the field for an all-star game wearing the uniforms from the teams they play for. As Atlanta Braves is a national League club, NL All-Stars wore their white home uniforms. Al All-Stars carried their gray road uniforms.
In the last few years, players got specially designed all-star uniforms.
“I wanted to go out there and represent New York, so I just thought of all the first time All-Stars,” Yankee’s Slugger told Pakinomist Digital in the American League Clubhouse a few hours before the first pitch of Tuesday’s MLB All-Star game.
“I just have some kind of expressed (my opinion of the situation). I wouldn’t say it was my call or something
Judge speaks home driving derby
When asked about his thoughts about the Home Run Derby, Judge said with a smile, “I already did it. I don’t know what else you want from me.
“I think it’s time for someone else to step up and do their stuff and have fun with. I love to see new faces in the game go out there and do their things.”
Jazz Chisholm Jr. represented Yankees Monday night in the Home Run Derby. The other Baseman had the lowest home driving of the participants and could not move on past the first round.
Judge remained supportive of his teammate and hinted at Chisholm has an eye on the coincidence of redemption in 2026.
“It’s his first. It’s a big moment, but I know he’s always ready for the big moment. But I think he got a base hit in the game tonight, so he’s just ready to get ready for the all-star game. My guy is an all-star. He said he’ll do it again next year if he gets 20 homers. So I think he’s going to be on a revenge tour.”
