Narratives have a way of coming to life and running so far from the truth that the truth is unrecognizable. Even so, All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado denies that the force of his words sparked the Rockies' hot streak heading into the All-Star break.
Arenado joined the club's other two All-Stars -- shortstop Trevor Story and center fielder Charlie Blackmon -- for media availability in Washington on Monday, ahead of Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at 5:30 p.m. MT on FOX. It was Arenado's fourth straight Midsummer Classic, and second as a fan-voted National League starter.