Does the all star game determine home field advantage

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There was sometimes controversy if managers or players were deemed as not trying hard enough to win, especially late in games; but for the most part, everyone understood what was on the line. But there are a couple of standout arguments to combat that:. The rules are even different, with the AL using a designated hitter while the NL does not. Thus, the game can put more at stake, i. A record-breaking regular season team not getting homefield advantage in the World Series because of the All-Star game result might seen unfair, but the MLB All-Star Game can been seen as a one-game, winner-take-all contest to determine the better overall league in a season and the league that should get homefield advantage in the Fall Classic.

As we all know, baseball needs something to boost the popularity of the game. It was not and should not be a meaningless exhibition game. What began as a two-year experiment was extended.

As part of the changes for next year, players in the All-Star Game will have the incentive to play for a pool of money. The DL change will allow teams to make quicker decisions on whether to bring up a roster replacement rather than wait to see whether the injured player would be ready to return to action in less than two weeks. An international play plan is part of the new agreement that includes a payment schedule for potential games in Asia, Mexico, Latin America and Britain, plus U.

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