It turns out, MLB did ask the Rangers if Joey Gallo was available to participate in the Home Run Derby, but it was decided that caution was the better part of valor after he spent three weeks on the IL rehabbing his strained oblique.
Hunter Pence may not start in the All Star game after reaggravating his groin in Frisco Monday night.
Mike Minor called yesterday a “weird game,” with the teams trying to play while mourning someone who had just died.
The Angels are understandably reeling over the loss of Tyler Skaggs.