2011 MLB All-Star Game events at Chase Field: A fan’s guide
Besides going to the 2011 All-Star game at Chase Field, baseball fans may also enjoy watching other exciting MLB All-Star events and festivities. From watching the home run derby to watching the legends and celebrity softball game, there will be plenty of baseball activities for fans to enjoy in Phoenix.
Before the activities are discussed, click here for pertinent information on the state of the art Chase Field.
MLB All-Star fan fest at the Phoenix Convention Center from July 8-12
When the All-Star game was hosted in Fenway Park in Boston in 1999, one of my favorite activities was meeting a number of Hall-of-Fame baseball players. During this year's fan fest, fans will be able to visit interactive exhibits and attractions along with meeting and receiving complimentary autographs from some of the best Diamondbacks players. At this time, the list of players appearing at the fan fest has not been announced. If you would like additional information, click here.
Taco Bell All-Star Sunday featuring the XM All-Star futures game
Although the futures game does not receive nearly as much attention as the All-Star game, the futures game still is an exciting way to watch prospects and aspiring baseball players. In my opinion, the futures game is great for fans who would like to learn about future professional hitters and pitchers.
Gatorade All-Star workout day,featuring the home run derby
One of the most exciting activities during the All-Star break is watching the best baseball players take batting practice on workout day. Before the home run derby, the All-Stars from both leagues will practice their swing, and this is usually one of the most enjoyable events for fans. As for the home run derby, the competition can be watched on ESPN on July 11 at 8 p.m. Last year's winner was David Ortiz(notes). It is important to note that fans who would like to purchase tickets to any of the events, including the All-Star game, can click on this link for tickets.
Taco Bell All-Star legends and celebrity softball game
When I watched the legends and celebrity softball game last year, I witnessed a high-scoring, competitive game between the American League and National League. Lead by Goose Gossage and John Kruk, both teams did fairly well but the American League eventually won the game with the score of 15-11 at Angel Stadium. For this year's legends and celebrity softball game, Jason Aldean, Nick Jonas, Larry Fitzgerald, Ernie Banks, Rickey Henderson and many others are likely to play during the game. For more information on the legends and celebrities who will most likely perform, click here. The legends and celebrity softball game will be nationally televised on ESPN on July 11 at 10:30 p.m.
Sources:
"2011 All-Star Game Tickets," MLB.com.
"2011 All-Star Game Fanfest", MLB.com.
"2011 Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game info," MLB.com.
Tom Harrington, "Chase Field hosting 2011 MLB All-Star Game: A fan's guide," Yahoo! Sports.
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Before the activities are discussed, click here for pertinent information on the state of the art Chase Field.
MLB All-Star fan fest at the Phoenix Convention Center from July 8-12
When the All-Star game was hosted in Fenway Park in Boston in 1999, one of my favorite activities was meeting a number of Hall-of-Fame baseball players. During this year's fan fest, fans will be able to visit interactive exhibits and attractions along with meeting and receiving complimentary autographs from some of the best Diamondbacks players. At this time, the list of players appearing at the fan fest has not been announced. If you would like additional information, click here.
Taco Bell All-Star Sunday featuring the XM All-Star futures game
Although the futures game does not receive nearly as much attention as the All-Star game, the futures game still is an exciting way to watch prospects and aspiring baseball players. In my opinion, the futures game is great for fans who would like to learn about future professional hitters and pitchers.
Gatorade All-Star workout day,featuring the home run derby
One of the most exciting activities during the All-Star break is watching the best baseball players take batting practice on workout day. Before the home run derby, the All-Stars from both leagues will practice their swing, and this is usually one of the most enjoyable events for fans. As for the home run derby, the competition can be watched on ESPN on July 11 at 8 p.m. Last year's winner was David Ortiz(notes). It is important to note that fans who would like to purchase tickets to any of the events, including the All-Star game, can click on this link for tickets.
Taco Bell All-Star legends and celebrity softball game
When I watched the legends and celebrity softball game last year, I witnessed a high-scoring, competitive game between the American League and National League. Lead by Goose Gossage and John Kruk, both teams did fairly well but the American League eventually won the game with the score of 15-11 at Angel Stadium. For this year's legends and celebrity softball game, Jason Aldean, Nick Jonas, Larry Fitzgerald, Ernie Banks, Rickey Henderson and many others are likely to play during the game. For more information on the legends and celebrities who will most likely perform, click here. The legends and celebrity softball game will be nationally televised on ESPN on July 11 at 10:30 p.m.
Sources:
"2011 All-Star Game Tickets," MLB.com.
"2011 All-Star Game Fanfest", MLB.com.
"2011 Taco Bell All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game info," MLB.com.
Tom Harrington, "Chase Field hosting 2011 MLB All-Star Game: A fan's guide," Yahoo! Sports.
Note: This article was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Sign up here to start publishing your own sports content.
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