MLB All-Star Game tonight: Here's what you need to know

MLB All-Star Game & Competitive Balance - MLB owners haven't reached a consensus on salary cap proposals, but competitive balance is a concern for fans in many markets [1] - The All-Star game's appeal may be declining, with interest shifting towards events like the home run derby [1] - Other sports leagues, like the NBA and NHL, are experimenting with different All-Star game formats [1] Player Star Power & Marketing - MLB struggles to promote its new talent and turn them into household names, unlike other leagues [1] - Cal Raleigh's 38 home runs at the All-Star break is not widely known, highlighting MLB's marketing challenges [1] - MLB lags behind the NBA in social media engagement [1] - MLB needs to utilize streaming services like Netflix to build player images [1] - MLB should use social media in a new way to promote players [2] Historical Context & Controversies - Pete Rose's competitive play in an All-Star game is remembered [2][3] - MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's decision regarding Pete Rose and the Hall of Fame is controversial [3][4] - The possibility of breaking the record for the most hits is unlikely in the current era [5][6]