MLB gives Yankees icon surprise All-Star Game role originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Aaron Boone is bringing a familiar face back to the dugout for the Midsummer Classic. The New York Yankees manager has invited Hall of Famer Joe Torre to serve as an honorary coach for the American League at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta.

Major League Baseball released the first update in All-Star Game voting on Monday, less than a month before the All-Star Game is slated to take place at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves. The top vote recipients in each league should come as no surprise: New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge in the American League and Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani in the National League.

The first update from 2025 MLB All-Star voting was revealed Monday, and it comes as no surprise that New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, who is set to make his first pitching appearance of the season Monday evening,

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New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton has been activated off the injured list and will make his season debut on Monday night against the Los Angeles Angels, the team announced. He's batting fifth in the lineup. In a corresponding move, Pablo Reyes was designated for assignment.

Aaron Judge continues his march toward winning the American League MVP award in consecutive seasons. Judge's first hit of the year came when the New York Yankees welcomed the Milwaukee Brewers into Yankee Stadium on Opening Day (March 27).

The New York Yankees return to the Bronx Monday night after being swept in Boston, opening the week with the first of a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels.

NL East rivals collide Tuesday, June 17 when the New York Mets visit the Atlanta Braves to begin a three-game series. This is part of 10 straight games against NL East opponents for the Mets, who sit atop the division with a 45-27 record.