All-Star Week kicks off today with the HBCU Swingman Classic. Photo: Chris Torres/Fort Worth Star-Telegram via Getty Images
Arlington, Texas, is hosting the MLB All-Star Game this week for the first time in nearly 30 years, and the dayslong event is expected to bring nearly $90 million into the city.
Why it matters: The All-Star Game and surrounding events give even the most casual baseball fans a chance to see the best in the game.
State of play: The All-Star break is the midpoint in the grueling 162-game season and gives teams a chance to take a breather.
The reigning World Series champions — and hosts of this year's game — might be most in need of a reset. The Texas Rangers have a losing record and are third in their division.
The latest: The MLB All-Star Week started Friday in Arlington with the HBCU Swingman Classic showcasing athletes from historically Black schools.
Follow the money: The activities and events leading to Tuesday's All-Star Game are drawing enough visitors to bring at least $85 million in economic impacts, per the Fort Worth Report.
