The 95th Midsummer Classic is the Braves' third time hosting the game (1972 and 2000), pitting the American and National League's best players against each other. The AL won the contest the past two years and holds an overall 48-44-2 advantage in the series.
Fans vote for eight starting positions players and designated hitter in each league, with the first round of voting running from June 4-June 26. The top vote-getter in each league automatically becomes a starter, while two players at the infield positions and six outfielders advance to the second phase of voting. That voting runs from June 30-July 2, with the winners earning spots in the starting lineup.