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It was quite a show. The American League made a stunning comeback in the 2003 All-Star Game, rallying for a for a 7-6 victory Tuesday night. All-Star MVP Garret Anderson had three hits, and pinch-hitter Hank Blalock delivered the game-winning homer in the eighth as the NL bullpen failed to get the job done.
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Rogers: All-Star pressure
Emptying the bench is no longer a priority. Dusty Baker and Mike Scioscia both have to manage to win.
Caple: Baseball gets it right
The All-Star Game's new format -- awarding home-field advantage in the World Series to the winning league -- is a smart move.
Baker's Dozen: How to be an All-Star
The All-Star Game should be a true and free election, complete with primaries, whistle stops and mud slinging.
Looking back at 'disastrous' All-Star tie
We now have a year's perspective on the All-Star tie -- and it seems some in SportsNation forgot the language lessons of 9/11.
Rogers: Sosa, Thomas deserve to be All-Stars
With the All-Star Game in Chicago, it's a shame both Sammy Sosa and Frank Thomas won't be a part of it.
Could it be Snubs heaven?
In computer-generated games between the Stars and Snubs, we find out which teams really are the best.
Morgan: Clemens, Sosa deserve All-Star spots
The All-Star snubs of Roger Clemens and Sammy Sosa prove that the selection criteria is off base.
ESPN Classic's 2003 MLB All-Star Celebration
ESPN Classic celebrates with a look back at some memorable All-Star performances and Home Run Derby's of the past.
Olney: Mora and Mora success
Versatility used to be Melvin Mora's top trait. Now, along with that, he's become an offensive machine.
Improving the All-Star Game
Users offer their recommendations on how to improve the All-Star Game.
Stark: Thanks, but no thanks
It was great that the players voted, but they unknowingly voted for the reserves instead of the starters.
Klapisch: Matsui earned it
The Yankees believe Hideki Matsui deserved an All-Star berth without any voting help from his Japanese countrymen.
McAdam: Matsui no All-Star
Hideki Matsui won the hearts of his Japanese countrymen, not his peers, to become an All-Star.
Off Base: Flawed process
There's no way to justify an All-Star selection for a pitcher with an 0-3 record and 6.39 ERA.
Stark: Hacking into the system
Dontrelle Willis and Rocco Baldelli aren't All-Stars? Baseball's selection process needs some refining.
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Tuesday
SportsCenter
(at the All-Star Game)
6 p.m. ET, ESPN
Thursday
Pete Rose on Trial
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
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