Red Sox observations from All-Star festivities in Philadelphia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 11:17 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The MLB All-Star Game is being held in Philadelphia, marking the closest it has been to Boston since 2018. Red Sox fans were present at the event, showcasing jerseys of past players including Nomar Garciaparra and Dustin Pedroia. Willson Contreras participated in the Home Run Derby, hitting 21 homers, and Aroldis Chapman pitched in the ninth inning of the American League’s shutout win. The circumstances of the All-Star Game raised questions about when Fenway Park will host it next.
- •All-Star Game takes place in Philadelphia, close to Boston.
- •Red Sox fans showcased past player jerseys at the event.
- •Willson Contreras hit 21 homers in the Home Run Derby.
- •Aroldis Chapman pitched in the ninth yet did not finish the game.
- •Questions arise about the possibility of Fenway Park hosting the event.
- 11:17 AMYahoo Sports — My Red Sox takeaways from an on-site All-Star visit
"PHILADELPHIA — The MLB All-Star Game had not been as close to Boston as this season since Washington D.C. hosted in 2018, which was also known as a year to remember for Red Sox Nation. Given the uncertainty of when Fenway Park will next host and the America 250 historical angle of this year’s Midsummer […]
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