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The All-Star Game is a time-honored tradition that dates back to 1933, pitting the American League against the National League in what was, for several decades, the only opportunity for fans to see interleague action before the World Series.
MLB All-Star Game is set for Tuesday night at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. We already knew that Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates will be the starting pitcher for the National League and that reigning American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers will be his counterpart.
Like the Yankees, Suárez makes sense for the Mariners, as does Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Five Most Glaring Needs for American League Contenders Before the Trade Deadline.