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Major League Baseball announced the San Francisco Giants will host 2028 All-Star Week at Oracle Park.
In addition to the All-Star Game, the Giants will host the Home Run Derby, the Futures Game and the MLB Draft in San Francisco.
“With its passionate fanbase, world-class ballpark, and rich baseball history, San Francisco will be an outstanding host for All-Star Week, which culminates in one of Major League Baseball’s best traditions, the Midsummer Classic,” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “We look forward to bringing the excitement of All-Star Week and the celebration of baseball to the Bay Area.”
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All-Star Week History in San Francisco
This will be the fourth time in MLB history the Giants have hosted All-Star Week. The previous three times were in 1961, 1984 and 2007. The first two All-Star Weeks hosted by the Giants took place at Candlestick Park.
“The San Francisco Giants are incredibly honored to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game at Oracle Park,” Giants president and CEO Larry Baer said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to welcome the baseball world to San Francisco and showcase our city, our organization, and our incredible fans. We’re grateful to Major League Baseball for this opportunity and look forward to creating an unforgettable All-Star experience for fans from San Francisco and around the world.”
Ichiro Suzuki won the 2007 All-Star Most Valuable Player Award at Oracle Park after hitting the first inside-the-park home run in MLB All-Star Game history. Vladimir Guerrero Sr. won the Home Run Derby that year.
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