MLB changes All-Star format with new events and Home Run Derby rules

Major League Baseball is implementing several changes for the upcoming All-Star festivities in Philadelphia. The Home Run Derby will now be streamed on Netflix and will eliminate the timer for batters, giving each participant a set number of swings instead. Junior Caminero from the Rays is the only confirmed participant so far, with more expected to join. The MLB draft, scheduled for July 11, also sees a shift to an earlier start time as it coincides with MLB games. New to this year's lineup is the MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3 event, featuring co-ed teams including MLB legends and current athletes from other sports. Promising attendance surpasses 42,000 tickets sold for the Sunday events.

• 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — No Timer in Derby, New 3-on-3 Game Among MLB All-Star Changes