Braves’ Nick Markakis is finally an All-Star — whether he likes it or not

Nick Markakis is a 13-year MLB veteran, but a first-time All-Star in 2018. Even though he’s used to having the All-Star break off, there’s still one thing helping him enjoy it.

Nick Markakis is a 13-year MLB veteran, but a first-time All-Star in 2018. Even though he’s used to having the All-Star break off, there’s still one thing helping him enjoy it.

Jason Giambi knows his future is back in an MLB dugout — just not yet

At Sunday’s Old Timers’ Day in Yankee Stadium, Jason Giambi opened up about his present and his future as a potential MLB coach or manager.

At Sunday’s Old Timers’ Day in Yankee Stadium, Jason Giambi opened up about his present and his future as a potential MLB coach or manager.

From Little League to Boston, Mookie Betts’ mom has never stopped coaching him

Diana Benedict, mother of All-Star Mookie Betts, has been involved in Betts’ career from the very, very beginning, and still is to this day.

Diana Benedict, mother of All-Star Mookie Betts, has been involved in Betts’ career from the very, very beginning, and still is to this day.

Indians’ Trevor Bauer talks pine tar, spin rate, experiments and more

Trevor Bauer has always taken a scientific approach to his career, so when he caused a stir surrounding pine tar and spin rate, he knew what he was talking about.

Trevor Bauer has always taken a scientific approach to his career, so when he caused a stir surrounding pine tar and spin rate, he knew what he was talking about.

Yankees found a million ways to win in the Bronx heading into series vs. Red Sox

The red-hot Yankees are 15-1 in their last 16 games and 16-2 over their 18-game stretch. Could New York take first place in the AL East, or will the Red Sox hold them off?

The red-hot Yankees are 15-1 in their last 16 games and 16-2 over their 18-game stretch. Could New York take first place in the AL East, or will the Red Sox hold them off?

From friendly to fiery, Yankees’ Sabathia comfortable being himself in any situation

The Yankees’ CC Sabathia is a fierce competitor who clearly has some gas left in the tank, even if he’s preparing for what happens once it empties.

The Yankees’ CC Sabathia is a fierce competitor who clearly has some gas left in the tank, even if he’s preparing for what happens once it empties.

Rays’ Matt Duffy not trying to replace Evan Longoria’s presence in Tampa Bay

Matt Duffy now occupies the spot on the field that was Evan Longoria’s domain for more than a decade. Comparisons are bound to happen, but Duffy’s not worried about living up to Longoria’s reputation.

Matt Duffy now occupies the spot on the field that was Evan Longoria’s domain for more than a decade. Comparisons are bound to happen, but Duffy’s not worried about living up to Longoria’s reputation.