Robinson Cano insists that he holds no hard feelings against the fans who relished treating him like a visiting villain during Monday's State Farm Home Run Derby.

Robinson Cano insists that he holds no hard feelings against the fans who relished treating him like a visiting villain during Monday's State Farm Home Run Derby.

In Asdrubal Cabrera and Chris Perez's second consecutive Midsummer Classic experience together, the National League came away with an 8-0 victory, sealing home-field advantage for the NL's representative in the World Series.

Joey Votto collects hits, not heirlooms, and so he was not planning to bring back many mementos from his latest All-Star experience. “I'll have my jersey signed and my bat signed [by the other members of the National League team],” he said. “That's about it.”

Carlos Ruiz impressed knuckleballer R.A. Dickey with his catching skills, while Cole Hamels tossed a scoreless seventh inning and Jonathan Papelbon recorded the final out of the National League's 8-0 win over the American League on Tuesday night in the 83rd All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium.

Carlos Ruiz impressed knuckleballer R.A. Dickey with his catching skills, while Cole Hamels tossed a scoreless seventh inning and Jonathan Papelbon recorded the final out of the National League's 8-0 win over the American League on Tuesday night in the 83rd All-Star Game at Kauffman Stadium.

R.A. Dickey strolled through Kauffman Stadium's visiting bullpen gate at 10:06 p.m. ET on Tuesday, keenly aware of the spectacle surrounding him — the stage and the spotlight, the past and the present, “the noises and the smells.” More than 40,000 baseball fans of mixed allegiances were in attendance, many of them cheering specifically for him.

R.A. Dickey strolled through Kauffman Stadium's visiting bullpen gate at 10:06 p.m. ET on Tuesday, keenly aware of the spectacle surrounding him — the stage and the spotlight, the past and the present, “the noises and the smells.” More than 40,000 baseball fans of mixed allegiances were in attendance, many of them cheering specifically for him.

Onetime Phillies bullpen coach Ramon Henderson takes happiness wherever he can find it these days, which includes repeated DVD viewings of the 2005 Home Run Derby.

Onetime Phillies bullpen coach Ramon Henderson takes happiness wherever he can find it these days, which includes repeated DVD viewings of the 2005 Home Run Derby.

Starting at DH was a “new experience” for Rockies All-Star Carlos Gonzalez, who did his best to keep warm between at-bats but ultimately finished 0-for-2. He hardly minded.

Starting at DH was a “new experience” for Rockies All-Star Carlos Gonzalez, who did his best to keep warm between at-bats but ultimately finished 0-for-2. He hardly minded.

Though nearing All-Star veteran status, Felix Hernandez still boasted the giddiness of a first-timer during his third Midsummer Classic appearance on Tuesday. “This never gets old,” he said, smiling, before the National League's 8-0 win. “I'm enjoying everyone. It's such an honor to be here alongside these guys. It's just amazing.”

Though nearing All-Star veteran status, Felix Hernandez still boasted the giddiness of a first-timer during his third Midsummer Classic appearance on Tuesday. “This never gets old,” he said, smiling, before the National League's 8-0 win. “I'm enjoying everyone. It's such an honor to be here alongside these guys. It's just amazing.”

On Tuesday in Kansas City, Jose Bautista suited up for the American League, manning right field and hitting cleanup for the squad in the 83rd All-Star Game. In the National League's 8-0 win, he struck out and drew a walk in his two plate appearances.

On Tuesday in Kansas City, Jose Bautista suited up for the American League, manning right field and hitting cleanup for the squad in the 83rd All-Star Game. In the National League's 8-0 win, he struck out and drew a walk in his two plate appearances.

Kauffman Stadium was packed for the All-Star Game long before the first pitch and the fans, needless to say, were in fine spirits.