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MLB All-Star Game: Wainwright Shouldn't Have Grooved the Pitch to Derek Jeter

Adam Wainwright clearly never took a lesson in integrity from the Derek Jeter school of baseball.

In interviews following his All-Star game start, Wainwright told reporters that he put his first-inning, 1-0 pitch to Jeter on a tee:

CBS News Mistakenly Calls Derek Jeter 'Michael' During Final All-Star Game

Derek Jeter was the biggest storyline of the 2014 MLB All-Star Game. After all, it was the New York Yankees shortstop's 14th and final All-Star game of his 20-year career.

Given the situation, it's hard to fathom how CBS News made a glaring mistake when tweeting out a story about Jeter. It was just an honest mistake, but with all of the attention that Jeter has received leading up to the game, it's pretty funny.

Twitter went wild with the mistake:

Derek Jeter's Final Farewell at the 2014 All-Star Game in Minnesota

The 2014 MLB All-Star Game marks the final time Derek Jeter will play in the Midsummer Classic, so all eyes were on the New York Yankees shortstop on Tuesday night.

For the 14th time in his 20-year career, Jeter was a member of the American League All-Star team. Before his farewell All-Star Game, the living legend addressed his teammates in the clubhouse:

Cincinnati Reds: 2 Holes Reds Must Address at the Deadline

The Cincinnati Reds have reached the All-Star break as legitimate contenders, and with the 2014 MLB trade deadline only a couple of weeks away, the team has to address a few weaknesses on its roster.

Pete Rose Granted MLB's Permission to Partake in Reds' 2015 All-Star Activities

When the MLB All-Star Game comes to Cincinnati in 2015, longtime Reds star Pete Rose will be allowed to play a role in the festivities despite his lifetime ban from the sport.    

MLB Futures Game 2014: Breaking Down Best Performances from Top Prospects

Look, we all know it's silly to get excited about any All-Star Game in any sport. Even in MLB, where the game actually means something, the mood is jovial and players largely exhibit the intensity of a mid-March spring training game. 

Jose Abreu Sets 1st-Half Rookie Records for Home Runs and Total Bases

It's no secret that Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu has burst onto the scene, but the rate at which he's threatening first-year player records still comes as a bit of a surprise.

Giants' Madison Bumgarner Becomes 2nd Pitcher with 2 Grand Slams in a Season

San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner earned a piece of history Sunday, becoming just the second pitcher in MLB history to hit two grand slams in a season, per ESPN Stats & Info.

Derek Jeter's Custom Jordan Cleats Reflect on Past All-Star Games


Derek Jeter will play in his final MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday night at Target Field, so it's only fitting that Jordan Brand has created a pair of cleats that reflect back on the New York Yankees shortstop's previous All-Star experiences.

MLB All-Star Game 2014: Last-Minute Breakdown of Batting Orders Ahead of Event

Part of the fun of the Major League Baseball All-Star Game is watching managers get to play fantasy baseball with their starting lineups.

This is the only time where you'll see the best the sport has to offer playing together on the same teams. These are the kinds of batting orders you could only hope to create in video games, and that's only when you turn off the trade logic.

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