The Major League Baseball All Star Game used to be a very hot commodity and a must watch event every year. There is less appeal to me in the All Star Game now.
Love or hate the New York Yankees they are "Main Stage" for baseball! Kids grow up either dreaming of being or beating the Yankees. They are the team with the most storied history and most polarizing effect on fans. I don't know any baseball fan that doesn't check their score to see if they won or lost...