MLB

Is it fair to do a biomechanical pitching analysis of first-pitch hurler Carly Rae Jepsen?

The MLB All-Star Game is always a highlight of the summer. This week on Behind the Mic, Ron Darling and John Smoltz join us to let fans and players know the inside intel on the historic game. They go behind the scenes and reveal what no one knows about the MLB All-Star Game. This is a video you don't want to miss. 

Read more MLB news on BleacherReport.com

The 2013 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night at Citi Field in New York has a chance to carry an interesting and historical meaning, opening the proverbial door for special opportunities in communities that need them. 

New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera will be participating in his 13th and final MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, and his American League teammates paid homage to him in fitting fashion.

Matt Garza is arguably the best starting pitcher on the Chicago Cubs. He's certainly the best starting pitcher on the trade market this year. And that's good news for the Cubs, as their ongoing rebuild could very much benefit from a trade of Garza to a team that needs him more than they do.

All of this, however, doesn't necessarily make Garza a top-of-the-rotation starter.

Robinson Cano has chosen to let his contract negotiations with the New York Yankees stay privately between himself and the organization, but that didn't stop Jose Cano, Robinson's father, from chiming in on his son's impending free agency.

The National League seeks its fourth straight victory over the American League at the 2013 All-Star Game on Tuesday at Citi Field.

Of course, before the 3-1 victory in 2010, the NL hadn't won since 1996 (in 2002, we had the dreaded extra-inning game that resulted in a tie).

So, the question is, who will win on Tuesday?

Michael Weiner thinks the current MLB schedule sucks, according to a tweet by CBS Sports' Danny Knobler.

The head of the Major League Baseball Player's Association said it will be a big topic during the next collective-bargaining agreement.

But what makes the schedule suck?

Most fans can rattle off at least five things wrong with the schedule in its current makeup.

If you are wondering how Jose Bautista and David Ortiz are getting to the All-Star Game, they will be traveling by prancercise. 

There is this ever-prevailing sentiment that MLB's All-Star Game is the only such one among the United States' four major sports that actually "means something."

And, piety of that statement aside, it's mostly based in truth.