Viewers will see a coterie of the usual MLB advertisers, including MasterCard, but may notice heavier-than-expected showings from restaurants, retailers and pharmaceutical marketers. Fox’s Evans says interest in capturing summer dollars and back-to-school spending may be spurring the first two categories to attach themselves to the game.

FOX Sports assembled the all-time lineups for all 30 MLB teams — including the best relief pitchers, designated hitters, and managers.

Major League Baseball announced that the automatic ball and strike challenge system will be used in the All-Star Game next week in Atlanta.