Cheer up, Brazil. Losing 2-1 is certainly better than 7-1.
- Here is a round-up of your 2018 Major League All-Stars, along with write-ups for each player. (Roster subject to change.)
- Marly Rivera notes that the Braves have two starters for the first time since 2003 and four overall, which is a sign that the Braves are back. (By the way, Chipper Jones did not make the All-Star Game in 2003. The two starters were Javy Lopez and Gary Sheffield.)
- One of the 2018 Braves’ All-Stars is Nick Markakis, and Jack Baer looks at Markakis’ comebac year.