MLB All-Star Game Takes On International Theme

The internationalization of baseball is a clear theme as MLB holds its All-Star festivities in Detroit, which culminates with the 76th Midsummer Classic tonight at Comerica Park. In addition to the formal unveiling of the World Baseball Classic, last night’s Home Run Derby featured eight players representing eight different countries, and tonight’s rosters are replete with international stars. Meanwhile, an example of underlying tension between management and labor is Padres Owner John Moores’ Op/Ed in today's WALL STREET JOURNAL, where he rips the “most militant of unions” for protecting Kenny Rogers.

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