The 2018 MLB All-Star Game has arrived, with first pitch coming at 5:00 p.m. PT. The Oakland A’s have two representatives in the exhibition contest: second baseman Jed Lowrie and closer Blake Treinen. Realistically, we can hope to see one or two at-bats from Lowrie (backing up reigning league MVP Jose Altuve) and maybe an inning from Treinen.
While we wait to see how our boys do in the Midsummer Classic, let’s take a look back at past All-Star editions. I looked through each of the 50 All-Star Games since the A’s moved to Oakland, and here are my picks for the best performances.