Rosters Announced for the 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game
Rosters Feature 15 Former First Round Picks; World Team Includes Players from Eight Different Countries and Territories Outside the United States
Rosters for the 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, which will be played on Sunday, July 13th at Target Field, were announced by Major League Baseball earlier this afternoon on MLB Network's "The Rundown" and MLB.com.
The SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game, which is now in its 16th year, features the top Minor League prospects competing in a nine-inning contest as part of Taco Bell All-Star Sunday. The U.S. Team, which has won each of the last four contests, leads the all-time series, 9-6. The game will begin at 5:00 p.m. (ET)/4:00 p.m. (CT) and can be viewed live on MLB Network and MLB.com. Featured on MLB Network for the first time, the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game will be called by Matt Vasgersian, Sean Casey and Heidi Watney, along with MLB.com's Jonathan Mayo.
SiriusXM, the Official Satellite Radio Partner of Major League Baseball, will provide live play-by-play coverage of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game on MLB Network Radio (XM channel 89; Sirius channel 209) in addition to SiriusXM's other comprehensive live coverage from Minneapolis. The game will also be available to SiriusXM subscribers on the SiriusXM Internet Radio App for smart phones and mobile devices and online at SiriusXM.com. Taco Bell All-Star Sunday is the first of three days of All-Star events at Target Field, culminating with the 85th All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 15th.
Major League Baseball, in conjunction with the Major League Baseball Scouting Bureau, MLB.com, Baseball America and the 30 Major League Clubs, selected the 25 players currently on each team. Each Major League organization is represented and players from all full-season Minor Leagues were eligible to participate. Complete Futures Game rosters, prospect analysis and rankings can be found at MLB.com/pipeline.
The teams feature 15 former first round draft picks (U.S. - 12; World - 3), six players picked in Compensation Round A (U.S. - 5; World - 1) and five second round picks (U.S. - 4; World - 1). Among the 15 first round picks, seven were selected in the 2013 Draft, four in the 2012 Draft, three in the 2011 Draft and one in the 2010 Draft. The rosters are highlighted by a pair of Cubs prospects, including the U.S. Team's Kris Bryant, who was the second overall selection of the 2013 Draft, and the World Team's Javier Baez, who was the ninth overall pick of the 2011 Draft.
The World Team features players from eight different countries and territories outside the 50 United States. The Dominican Republic is represented by nine players, followed by Puerto Rico (7), Venezuela (3) and Colombia (2). Canada, Cuba, Mexico and Panama are each represented by one player on the World Team. The seven Puerto Rican players represent the most from the island in a single Futures Game, eclipsing the previous mark of three set in 2000 and matched in 2001.
The SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game will last nine innings, and in the event of a tie, a 10th inning will be played. The game will not go longer than 10 innings, regardless of the score. Players and coaches will be outfitted in special SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game caps and jerseys.
The Minor League Baseball Umpires who will work the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game are Travis Eggert (home plate) of the Texas League, Jansen Visconti (first base) of the Eastern League, Nate White (second base) of the Texas League and Matt McCoy (third base) of the Southern League.
One hundred and fifteen players (115) have competed in both the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. In 2013, 37 Major League All-Stars were alumni of the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game. Twelve players - Jose Altuve, Adam Dunn, Neftali Feliz, Jose Fernandez, Jason Heyward, Bryce Harper, Francisco Liriano, Evan Longoria, Manny Machado, Jean Segura, Ben Sheets and Geovany Soto - appeared in the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and were named to the All-Star Game in the following season. The full list of players who have been named to both games are as follows:
Player Current Organization Position All-Star Game Futures Game
Jose Altuve Astros 2B 2012 2011
Pedro Alvarez Pirates 3B 2013 2009
Elvis Andrus Rangers INF 2010, 2012 2007-08
Danys Baez --- RHP 2005 2000
Grant Balfour Rays RHP 2013 2001
Jose Bautista Blue Jays OF 2010-13 2005
Josh Beckett Dodgers RHP 2007, 2009, 2011 2000
Lance Berkman --- INF 2001-02, 2004, 2011 1999
Hank Blalock --- INF 2003-04 2001
Ryan Braun Brewers OF 2008-12 2006
Domonic Brown Phillies OF 2013 2010
Jay Bruce Reds OF 2011-12 2007
Clay Buchholz Red Sox RHP 2010, 2013 2007
John Buck Mariners C 2010 2002
Mark Buehrle Blue Jays LHP 2002, 2005-06, 2009 2000
Madison Bumgarner Giants LHP 2013 2009
Billy Butler Royals DH 2012 2006
Marlon Byrd Pirates OF 2010 2002
Melky Cabrera Blue Jays OF 2012 2005
Miguel Cabrera Tigers INF 2004, 2007, 2010-13 2001-02
Trevor Cahill D-backs RHP 2010 2008
Matt Cain Giants RHP 2009, 2011-12 2004
Robinson Cano Mariners INF 2006, 2010-13 2003-04
Jason Castro Astros C 2013 2009
Starlin Castro Cubs INF 2011-12 2009
Aaron Cook --- LHP 2008 2002
Francisco Cordero --- RHP 2004, 2007, 2009 1999
Carl Crawford Dodgers OF 2004, 2007, 2009-10 2002
Nelson Cruz Orioles OF 2009, 2013 2005
Michael Cuddyer Rockies OF 2011, 2013 1999
Adam Dunn White Sox OF 2002, 2012 2001
Jacoby Ellsbury Yankees OF 2011 2007
Edwin Encarnacion Blue Jays INF 2013 2003-05
Neftali Feliz Rangers RHP 2010 2009
Jose Fernandez Marlins RHP 2013 2012
Prince Fielder Rangers INF 2007, 2009, 2011-13 2004
Rafael Furcal Marlins INF 2003, 2010, 2012 1999
Yovani Gallardo Brewers RHP 2010 2006
Marcus Giles --- INF 2003 2000
Paul Goldschmidt D-backs 1B 2013 2011
Adrian Gonzalez Dodgers INF 2008-11 2001
Carlos Gonzalez Rockies OF 2012-13 2006-07
Gio Gonzalez Nationals LHP 2011-12 2006
Alex Gordon Royals OF 2013 2006
Zack Greinke Dodgers RHP 2009 2003
Jason Grilli Pirates RHP 2013 1999
Josh Hamilton Angels OF 2008-12 2000
J.J. Hardy Orioles INF 2007, 2013 2003
Bryce Harper Nationals OF 2012-13 2011
Corey Hart Mariners OF 2008, 2010 2002
Matt Harvey Mets RHP 2013 2011
Felix Hernandez Mariners RHP 2009, 2011-13 2004
Roberto Hernandez Phillies RHP 2010 2004-05
Jason Heyward Braves OF 2010 2009
Aaron Hill D-backs INF 2009 2004
Ryan Howard Phillies INF 2006, 2009-10 2003
Orlando Hudson --- INF 2007, 2009 2002
Phil Hughes Twins RHP 2010 2006
Omar Infante Royals INF 2010 2002
Brandon Inge --- INF 2009 2000
Edwin Jackson Cubs RHP 2009 2003
Jim Johnson Athletics RHP 2012 2005
Howie Kendrick Angels INF 2011 2006
Clayton Kershaw Dodgers LHP 2011-13 2007
Jason Kipnis Indians 2B 2013 2011
Francisco Liriano Pirates LHP 2006 2002, 2005
Evan Longoria Rays INF 2008-10 2007
Felipe Lopez --- INF 2005 2000-01
Jose Lopez --- INF 2006 2002
Ryan Ludwick Reds OF 2008 2001
Manny Machado Orioles INF 2013 2011-12
Russell Martin Pirates C 2007-08, 2011 2005
Victor Martinez Tigers C 2004, 2007, 2009-10 2002
Joe Mauer Twins C 2006, 2008-10, 2012-13 2003
Andrew McCutchen Pirates OF 2011-13 2008
Miguel Montero D-backs C 2011 2005
Matt Moore Rays LHP 2013 2011
Justin Morneau Rockies INF 2007-10 2002, 2004
Mark Mulder --- LHP 2003-04 1999
Dioner Navarro Blue Jays C 2008 2004
Carlos Peña Rangers INF 2009 2000-01
Hunter Pence Giants OF 2009, 2011 2006
Brad Penny Marlins RHP 2006-07 1999
Brandon Phillips Reds INF 2010-11, 2013 2002
Aramis Ramirez Brewers INF 2005, 2008 1999
Hanley Ramirez Dodgers INF 2008-10 2005
Jose Reyes Blue Jays INF 2006-07, 2010-11 2002
Alex Rios Rangers OF 2006-07 2003
Francisco Rodriguez Brewers RHP 2004, 2007-09 2002
B.J. Ryan --- LHP 2005 1999
C.C. Sabathia Yankees LHP 2003-04, 2007, 2010, 2012 2000
Pablo Sandoval Giants 3B 2011-12 2006, 2008
Ervin Santana Braves RHP 2008 2003
Jean Segura Brewers SS 2013 2012
Ben Sheets --- RHP 2001, 2004, 2007-08 2000
Grady Sizemore --- OF 2006-08 2003
Alfonso Soriano Yankees OF 2002-05, 2007-08 1999
Geovany Soto Rangers C 2008 2007
Giancarlo Stanton Marlins OF 2012 2009
Chris Tillman Orioles RHP 2013 2009
Mike Trout Angels OF 2012-13 2010
Troy Tulowitzki Rockies INF 2010-11, 2013 2006
Justin Upton Braves OF 2009, 2011 2007
Chase Utley Phillies INF 2006-10 2001
Jose Valverde --- RHP 2007, 2010-11 2001
Justin Verlander Tigers RHP 2007, 2009-13 2005
Edinson Vólquez Pirates RHP 2008 2005
Joey Votto Reds INF 2010-13 2006-07
Adam Wainwright Cardinals RHP 2010, 2013 2002
Rickie Weeks Brewers INF 2011 2004
Vernon Wells --- OF 2003, 2006, 2010 1999-00
David Wright Mets INF 2006-10, 2012-13 2004
Kevin Youkilis --- INF 2008-09, 2011 2003
Chris Young Mets OF 2010 2005
Barry Zito --- LHP 2002-03, 2006 2000
There are currently 244 players (152 from the U.S. Team and 92 from the World Team) from the first 15 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Games on active rosters or disabled lists in the Major Leagues as of today:
Players from 1999-2013 Futures Games Currently on Active Major League Rosters or Disabled Lists:
U.S.
Current
Player, Position Year(s) Team
Pedro Alvarez, 3B 2009 Pirates
Brett Anderson, LHP 2008 Rockies
Nolan Arenado, 3B 2011-12 Rockies
Jake Arrieta, RHP 2008 Cubs
Homer Bailey, RHP 2006 Reds
Trevor Bauer, RHP 2012 Indians
Josh Beckett, RHP 2000 Dodgers
Tim Beckham, SS 2011 Rays
Ryan Braun, OF 2006 Brewers
Zach Britton, LHP 2010 Orioles
Domonic Brown, OF 2010 Phillies
Jay Bruce, OF 2007 Reds
Clay Buchholz, RHP 2007 Red Sox
John Buck, C 2002 Mariners
Mark Buehrle, LHP 2000 Blue Jays
Madison Bumgarner, LHP 2009 Giants
A.J. Burnett, RHP 1999 Phillies
Sean Burnett, LHP 2002 Angels
Billy Butler, 1B/DH 2006 Royals
Eddie Butler, RHP 2013 Rockies
Marlon Byrd, OF 2002 Pirates
Matt Cain, RHP 2004 Giants
Chris Carter, OF 2009 Astros
Nick Castellanos, 3B 2012 Tigers
Jason Castro, C 2009 Astros
Joba Chamberlain, RHP 2007 Tigers
Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B 2010 Indians
Michael Choice, OF 2012 Rangers
Chris Coghlan, OF 2007 Cubs
Gerrit Cole, RHP 2012 Pirates
Hank Conger, C 2010 Angels
Jarred Cosart, RHP 2010-11 Astros
Neal Cotts, LHP 2003 Rangers
Carl Crawford, OF 2002 Dodgers
C.J. Cron, 1B 2013 Angels
Michael Cuddyer, OF 1999 Rockies
John Danks, LHP 2004 White Sox
Stephen Drew, SS 2006 Red Sox
Danny Duffy, LHP 2009 Royals
Adam Dunn, 1B/DH 2001 White Sox
Jacoby Ellsbury, OF 2007 Yankees
Danny Espinosa, 2B 2009-10 Nationals
Prince Fielder, 1B 2004 Rangers
Tyler Flowers, C 2009 White Sox
Gavin Floyd, RHP 2003-04 Braves
Dexter Fowler, OF 2008 Astros
Kevin Frandsen, 3B 2005 Nationals
Christian Friedrich, LHP 2010 Rockies
Matt Garza, RHP 2007 Brewers
Scooter Gennett, 2B 2012 Brewers
Kyle Gibson, RHP 2011 Twins
Paul Goldschmidt, 1B 2011 D-backs
Adrian Gonzalez, 1B 2001 Dodgers
Gio Gonzalez, LHP 2006 Nationals
Alex Gordon, OF 2006 Royals
Dee Gordon, 2B 2010 Dodgers
Tom Gorzelanny, LHP 2006 Brewers
Grant Green, OF 2010-11 Angels
Zack Greinke, RHP 2003 Dodgers
Jason Grilli, RHP 1999 Pirates
Billy Hamilton, OF 2012-13 Reds
Josh Hamilton, OF 2000 Angels
J.J. Hardy, SS 2003 Orioles
Bryce Harper, OF 2011 Nationals
Matt Harvey, RHP 2011 Mets
Corey Hart, OF 2002 Mariners
Chris Heisey, OF 2009 Reds
Jeremy Hellickson, RHP 2010 Rays
Jason Heyward, OF 2009 Braves
Aaron Hill, 2B 2004 D-backs
Luke Hochevar, RHP 2007 Royals
Eric Hosmer, 1B 2010 Royals
Ryan Howard, 1B 2003 Phillies
Daniel Hudson, RHP 2010 D-backs
Phil Hughes, RHP 2006 Twins
Chris Iannetta, C 2005 Angels
Edwin Jackson, RHP 2003 Cubs
Desmond Jennings, OF 2009-10 Rays
Kevin Jepsen 2008 Angels
Jim Johnson, RHP 2005 Athletics
Casey Kelly, RHP 2009 Padres
Howie Kendrick, 2B 2006 Angels
Clayton Kershaw, LHP 2007 Dodgers
Jason Kipnis, 2B 2011 Indians
Adam LaRoche, INF 2003 Nationals
Mat Latos, RHP 2009 Reds
Matt Lindstrom, RHP 2006 White Sox
Evan Longoria, 3B 2007 Rays
Ryan Ludwick, OF 2001 Reds
Jordan Lyles, RHP 2010 Rockies
Manny Machado, INF 2011-12 Orioles
Paul Maholm, LHP 2005 Dodgers
Jeff Mathis, C 2003-04 Marlins
Brian Matusz, LHP 2009 Orioles
Joe Mauer, C 2003 Twins
Cameron Maybin, OF 2006-07 Padres
Andrew McCutchen, OF 2008 Pirates
Devin Mesoraco, C 2011 Reds
Will Middlebrooks, 3B 2011 Red Sox
Shelby Miller, RHP 2010-11 Cardinals
Mike Minor, LHP 2010 Braves
Matt Moore, LHP 2011 Rays
Bryan Morris, RHP 2010 Marlins
Logan Morrison, OF 2010 Mariners
Mike Moustakas, 3B 2010 Royals
Wil Myers, OF 2011-12 Rays
Jake Odorizzi, RHP 2012 Rays
Mike Olt, 1B 2012 Cubs
Lyle Overbay, 1B 2002 Brewers
Chris Owings, SS 2013 D-backs
Jarrod Parker, RHP 2009 Athletics
Troy Patton, LHP 2005 Orioles
Brad Peacock, RHP 2011 Astros
Steve Pearce, 1B 2007 Orioles
Hunter Pence, OF 2006 Giants
Cliff Pennington, SS 2008 D-backs
Brandon Phillips, 2B 2002 Reds
Gregory Polanco, OF 2013 Pirates
Drew Pomeranz, LHP 2011 Athletics
Colby Rasmus, OF 2007 Blue Jays
Nolan Reimold, OF 2006 Orioles
Ben Revere, OF 2010 Phillies
C.C. Sabathia, LHP 2000 Yankees
Tanner Scheppers, RHP 2010 Rangers
Nate Schierholtz, OF 2008 Cubs
Jonathan Singleton, 1B 2012 Astros
Tyler Skaggs, LHP 2011-12 Angels
George Springer, OF 2013 Astros
Giancarlo Stanton, OF 2009 Marlins
Tim Stauffer, RHP 2004 Padres
Kurt Suzuki, C 2006 Twins
Taylor Teagarden, C 2008 Mets
Tyler Thornburg, RHP 2011 Brewers
Chris Tillman, RHP 2009 Orioles
Mike Trout, OF 2010-11 Angels
Troy Tulowitzki, SS 2006 Rockies
Jacob Turner, RHP 2011 Marlins
B.J. Upton, OF 2004-05 Braves
Justin Upton, OF 2007 Braves
Chase Utley, 2B 2001 Phillies
Justin Verlander, RHP 2005 Tigers
Adam Wainwright, RHP 2002 Cardinals
Neil Walker, 2B 2006 Pirates
Rickie Weeks, 2B 2004 Brewers
Zack Wheeler, RHP 2010-12 Mets
Jerome Williams, RHP 2001 Astros
Kolten Wong, 2B 2012-13 Cardinals
David Wright, 3B 2004 Mets
Christian Yelich 2012-13 Marlins
Chris Young, OF 2005 Mets
Delmon Young, OF/DH 2004-05 Orioles
Eric Young, Jr., INF/OF 2009 Mets
World
Current
Player, Position Year(s) Team
Yonder Alonso, 1B 2010-11 Padres
Jose Altuve, 2B 2011 Astros
Henderson Alvarez, RHP 2010-11 Marlins
Elvis Andrus, SS 2007-08 Rangers
Joaquin Arias, SS 2006 Giants
Oswaldo Arcia, OF 2012 Twins
Grant Balfour, RHP 2001 Rays
Jose Bautista, OF 2005 Blue Jays
Pedro Beato, RHP 2007 Braves
Erik Bedard, LHP 2001-02 Rays
Xander Bogaerts, SS 2012-13 Red Sox
Melky Cabrera, OF 2005 Blue Jays
Miguel Cabrera, 1B 2001-02 Tigers
Robinson Cano, 2B 2003-04 Mariners
Carlos Carrasco, RHP 2006-08 Indians
Welington Castillo, C 2008 Cubs
Starlin Castro, SS 2009 Cubs
Jhoulys Chacin, RHP 2009 Rockies
Bruce Chen, LHP 1999 Royals
Shin-Soo Choo, OF 2002, 04-05 Rangers
Pedro Ciriaco, SS 2010 Royals
Carlos Contreras, RHP 2013 Reds
Nelson Cruz, OF 2005 Orioles
Jorge De La Rosa, LHP 2002-03 Rockies
Edwin Encarnacion, 1B/DH 2003-05 Blue Jays
Alcides Escobar, SS 2007, 09 Royals
Yunel Escobar, SS 2006 Rays
Jeurys Familia, RHP 2010 Mets
Neftali Feliz, RHP 2009 Rangers
Jose Fernandez, RHP 2012 Marlins
Wilmer Flores, INF 2012 Mets
Jeff Francis, LHP 2004 Athletics
Juan Francisco, 3B 2008 Blue Jays
Rafael Furcal, SS 1999 Marlins
Yovani Gallardo, RHP 2006 Brewers
Jaime Garcia, LHP 2006, 08 Cardinals
Carlos Gonzalez, OF 2006-07 Rockies
Yasmani Grandal, C 2012 Padres
Franklin Gutierrez, OF 2003 Mariners
Felix Hernandez, RHP 2004 Mariners
Roberto Hernandez, RHP 2004-05 Phillies
Kelvin Herrera, RHP 2011 Royals
Omar Infante, 2B 2002 Royals
George Kottaras, C 2006 Indians
Brett Lawrie, 3B 2009-10 Blue Jays
Francisco Liriano, LHP 2002, 05 Pirates
Starling Marte, OF 2011 Pirates
Russell Martin, C 2005 Pirates
Carlos Martinez, RHP 2011 Cardinals
Victor Martinez, C/DH 2002 Tigers
Jenrry Mejia, RHP 2009 Mets
Miguel Montero, C 2005 D-backs
Franklin Morales, LHP 2007 Rockies
Kendrys Morales, 1B/DH 2005 Twins
Justin Morneau, 1B 2002, 04 Rockies
Dioner Navarro, C 2004 Blue Jays
Gerardo Parra, OF 2008 D-backs
James Paxton, LHP 2011 Mariners
Francisco Peguero, OF 2010 Orioles
Ramiro Pena, 2B 2008 Braves
Eury Perez, OF 2010 Nationals
Martin Perez, LHP 2011 Rangers
Yusmeiro Petit, RHP 2004-05 Giants
Stolmy Pimentel, RHP 2010 Pirates
Jurickson Profar, 2B 2011-12 Rangers
Aramis Ramirez, 3B 1999 Brewers
Hanley Ramirez, SS 2005 Dodgers
Jose Reyes, SS 2002 Blue Jays
Andre Rienzo, RHP 2013 White Sox
Alex Rios, OF 2003 Rangers
Francisco Rodriguez, RHP 2002 Brewers
Bruce Rondon, RHP 2012 Tigers
Hector Rondon, RHP 2008 Cubs
Wilin Rosario, C 2010-11 Rockies
Fernando Salas, RHP 2008 Angels
Anibal Sanchez, RHP 2005 Tigers
Pablo Sandoval, 3B 2006, 08 Giants
Carlos Santana, 3B 2009 Indians
Ervin Santana, RHP 2003 Braves
Michael Saunders, OF 2007 Mariners
Jean Segura, SS 2012 Brewers
Jonathan Schoop, SS 2011 Orioles
Alfonso Soriano, OF 1999 Yankees
Geovany Soto, C 2007 Rangers
Jose Tabata, OF 2006 Pirates
Junichi Tazawa, RHP 2009 Red Sox
Julio Teheran, RHP 2010-11 Braves
Alex Torres, LHP 2010 Padres
Yordano Ventura, RHP 2012-13 Royals
Dayan Viciedo, OF 2009 White Sox
Edinson Volquez, RHP 2005 Pirates
Joey Votto, 1B 2006-07 Reds
Tickets are still available for purchase for the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game and Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game by visiting www.allstargame.com, calling 1-888-326-3378 or visiting the Twins box office at Target Field.
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) announced today its 2014 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game "BTF Rookie Line-Up," featuring nine youth players from Minnesota-based baseball and softball organizations that have been BTF grant recipients in the past. To celebrate its 15th anniversary, BTF invited children from seven organizations to take the field during the pre-game ceremony. The children, who will be joined by the U.S. Team players, were nominated for participation by their youth organization.
This year's "BTF Rookie Line-Up" includes 10-year-old Dylan Jarvi (Bemidji Youth Baseball League); nine-year-old Travis (TJ) Logan, Jr. (Friends of St. Paul Baseball); 13-year-old Calvin James (Friends of St. Paul Baseball); 14-year-old Mary Bice (Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board); 13-year-old Peter Biros (Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board); 11-year-old Joshua Lindgren (East Metro Miracle League); 13-year-old Ben Zappa (Owatonna Huskies Bullpen Club, Inc.); 12-year-old Haakon Westermeyer (Richfield Youth Baseball); and 15-year-old Selm "Sonny" Wadena, Jr. (Boys & Girls Club of the White Earth Reservation).
"The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is pleased to celebrate our 15th anniversary during 2014 All-Star Week in Minneapolis. Minnesota has a strong network of youth baseball and softball leagues and programs, and we have enjoyed working with these seven organizations to help provide quality programs and facilities to young players across the state," said Cathy Bradley, Executive Director of the Baseball Tomorrow Fund. "We extend special thanks to the Minnesota Twins, a leader in youth baseball and softball outreach, and look forward to our continued involvement in this area for years to come."
The Baseball Tomorrow Fund, a joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association, promotes the game by awarding grants to youth baseball and softball programs and facilities. Since 2000, BTF has awarded more than $250,000 to Minnesota-based organizations, including Bemidji Youth Baseball League (2014; $30,000.00), Friends of St. Paul Baseball (2009; $124,590.00), Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (2003, 2009; $27,900.00), Miracle League of Minnesota (2007, 2008; $10,000.00), Owatonna Huskies Bullpen Club, Inc. (2012; $45,134.00) and Richfield Public Schools (2005; $12,936.85).
The 2014 All-Star Game will be played at Target Field on Tuesday, July 15th. The 85th All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports; in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS; and worldwide by partners in more than 200 countries via MLB International's independent feed. ESPN Radio and ESPN Radio Deportes will provide exclusive national radio coverage of the All-Star Game. MLB Network, MLB.com and SiriusXM also will provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage. For more information, please visit allstargame.com.