MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred avoids politics in explaining why the MLB All-Star Game is back in Atlanta.

The Braves, Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta have been preparing for the MLB All-Star Game for years, and all will be the epicenter of the baseball world Tuesday night.

The Baxley native and former No. 2 overall pick from Appling High School is in town for his second All-Star Game.

Ditching the press box for the outfield stands seemed to offer the most potential for fun in the Home Run Derby at Truist Park, the precursor to Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.

Raleigh, from Cullowhee, North Carolina, became the first catcher ever to win the Home Run Derby and the second Mariners player to do so.

Former Braves star Freddie Freeman returns to Atlanta for his ninth All-Star Game, now as a Dodger — and still a fan favorite.

Twenty-five years ago, Braves first baseman Matt Olson sat in the upper deck of Turner Field to take in the Home Run Derby.

Chris Sale, who fractured his rib cage in June, says he’s close to throwing again as he works toward a return to the Braves’ rotation.

Acuña was selected as an All-Star starter despite missing the first 49 games of the season while recovering from a torn ACL. In the 45 games he’s played, he is batting .323.