Oracle Park once again could find itself in the spotlight for the Midsummer Classic.Or not. Who knows, actually.
The Giants’ waterfront ballpark, which reportedly was a frontrunner to host the 2028 MLB All-Star Game at this time last year, still could host the event, but the it’s unclear if that will happen after conflicting statements from MLB Players’ Association interim executive director Bruce Meyer and league commissioner Rob Manfred this week at this summer’s All-Star game in Philadelphia.
“As far as I know, yes, San Francisco is the site,” Meyer told reporters on Tuesday at the annual Baseball Writers’ Association of America lunch when asked about the 2028 site. (h/t The San Francisco Standard)
However, Manfred seemingly contradicted Meyer’s comments, pouring some cold water on Oracle Park hosting the event.
“With all due respect, Bruce does not pick the All-Star Games. He’s not necessarily correct,” Manfred said in an exclusive interview with The San Francisco Standard’s John Shea.
Manfred and Meyer currently are on opposing sides...