Accompanied by agent Dave Stewart, a pitcher with few equals in his time, Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp paid his respects at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum on Tuesday afternoon.
Voting under way to determine Field of Dreams site
Voting is underway at MLB.com/pepsimax between now and Aug. 15 to decide where the next Pepsi Max Field of Dreams game will be played. It will feature an unreal lineup of American League legends against a powerhouse lineup of National League legends, and fans already have decided that Cal Ripken is the American League shortstop and Mike Schmidt the National League third baseman.
Voting under way to determine Field of Dreams site
Voting is underway at MLB.com/pepsimax between now and Aug. 15 to decide where the next Pepsi Max Field of Dreams game will be played. It will feature an unreal lineup of American League legends against a powerhouse lineup of National League legends, and fans already have decided that Cal Ripken is the American League shortstop and Mike Schmidt the National League third baseman.
Altuve living in the moment, and loving it
He's never been on the National League team before, but the All-Star experience isn't exactly new to Astros second baseman Jose Altuve.
Prince's power just part of all-around game
To fully appreciate Prince Fielder, you have to watch him play every day. That's when you begin to understand how good he really is. How he relentlessly plays the game the right way.
Prince crowned as Derby champ for second time
Prince Fielder feasted on the famous Kansas City fountains to claim the State Farm Home Run Derby crown and vault himself into select slugging company.
Though over quickly, Derby special to McCutchen
Andrew McCutchen bowed out of the State Farm Home Run Derby after the first round, as his four homers were not enough to advance in the three-round competition. However, his showing was better than the combined performances of the three Pirates to go before him.
Twice crowned: Tigers' first Derby winner a Prince
Tigers fans grew infatuated with Prince Fielder's power way back when he homered in Tiger Stadium in batting practice as a kid. Nearly two decades later, and six months after he rejoined the organization as a player, he put that uppercut swing to work and became the first Tiger to win the State Farm Home Run Derby.
Defending champ Cano homerless in Derby
Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano's defense of the State Farm Home Run Derby title was short-lived, as the slugger went homerless in the first round of Monday's event at Kauffman Stadium.
Bautista powers way to runner-up HR Derby finish
On Monday night, Jose Bautista provided a glimpse into the type of show he has been offering for fans north of the border. Toronto's lone All-Star representative reached the Home Run Derby's final round, but finished as the runner-up to Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder, now a two-time Derby champion.
Trumbo's mammoth homers make him a big shot
Mark Trumbo fell just shy of reaching the final round of the Home Run Derby, but after Prince Fielder won, other players could not stop raving about the Angels slugger.
CarGo kicks off week with memorable Derby
Carlos Gonzalez, the Rockies' lone All-Star representative, tallied four home runs but was eliminated in the first round of the State Farm Home Run Derby on Monday night.
Kemp spared Derby shutout on last ball
Matt Kemp could take one small consolation from his performance in Monday night's State Farm Home Run Derby — he didn't get shut out.
Beltran narrowly misses Home Run Derby finals
Cardinals slugger Carlos Beltran nearly made it to the finals of his first career Home Run Derby, swatting 12 home runs over two rounds to fall just short.
Children showcase skills in Pitch, Hit and Run finals
Boys and girls were tested at Kauffman Stadium on Monday in the Aquafina MLB Pitch, Hit and Run National Finals.
Perez has torn ulnar collateral ligament
Blue Jays reliever Luis Perez has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow and is expected to miss the rest of the season, the team announced on Monday.
Eck, Pudge compete for 'awesomeness' title
Dennis Eckersley and Ivan Rodriguez made several more fans' days as they entertained a crowd at the Head and Shoulders batting-practice cages Monday afternoon.