Adam Jones

Orioles outfielder Adam Jones takes questions at MLB All-Star media day.

Adrian Beltre

Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre leans in to hear a question.

Beltran HR press conference

Carlos Beltran waits for the Home Run Derby press conference to begin.

Big Mac

Rick Hummel interviews Cardinal hitting coach Mark McGwire.

Batting Practice

Jose Oquendo, David Wright, Matt Holliday stand around the the backstop in Kansas City as Rafeal Furcal takes batting practice.

Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper was named to the National League roster as an injury replacement.

Carlos Beltran at press conference

Carlos Beltran addresses the media before participating in his first career Home Run Derby.

Carlos Beltran

Carlos Beltran goes one-on-one with KMOX.

CC Sabathia

Yankee ace CC Sabathia takes question as KMOX is front and center.

Chipper Jones

Chipper Jones will play in his final All-Star game in 2012. He will retire after the season.

CJ Wilson

Angels starting pitcher CJ Wilson talks with KMOX's Tom Ackerman.

Cole Hamels

Cole Hamels is one of the defending National League East champion Phillies representatives at the 2012 All-Star Game.

Curtis Granderson

Yankee outfielder Curtis Granderson fields questions from reporters

David Ortiz

David Ortiz has become a staple for the American League All-Star team over the last decade.

David Price

David Price wears a Tampa Bay Rays hat as he speaks with the media.

Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter enjoys yet another selection as the American League's starter at shortstop.

Gonzalez and McCutchen

Carlos Gonzalez and Andrew McCutchen are two representatives of the youth movement on the National League All-Star team.

Adam Jones

Baltimore Orioles Adam Jones takes questions from the media.

Adrian Beltre

Texas Rangers third baseman leans in to hear a question.

Beltran HR press conference

Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran listens as a reporter asks a question. Beltran ended the first half with 20 home runs.

Bryce Harper

Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper was named to the National League All-Star roster as an injury replacement. Harper is playing in his first All-Star game.

Carlos Beltran at Derby Press Conference

Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran takes questions about the Home Run Derby. This season is the first time Beltran has competed in the Derby.

Carlos Beltran with Tom Ackerman

Cardinals outfielder Carlos Beltran is visited by a familiar media outlet.

CC Sabathia

New York Yankee starter CC Sabathia takes questions at media day.

Chipper Jones

Braves third baseman Chipper Jones is participating in the final All-Star game of his career. He will retire at the end of the 2012 season.

CJ Wilson

Angels starter CJ Wilson chats with Tom Ackerman.

Cole Hamels

Starting pitcher Cole Hamels is representing the defending National League East champion Phillies in Kansas City.

Curtis Granderson

Curtis Granderson waits to answer the question being asked.

David Ortiz

David Ortiz has been an American League All-Star staple for most of the last decade.

David Price

Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price relaxes as he takes questions.

Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter enjoys yet another All-Star selection at shortstop. He will bat lead-off for the American League.

Carlos Gonzalez and Andrew McCutchen

As young players, it is possible Gonzalez and McCutchen could possibly be frequent Derby participants for years to come.

Joe Mauer

Minnesota native Joe Mauer speaks with the media.

Josh Hamilton

Texas Rangers centerfielder Josh Hamilton draws a crowd of reporters at MLB All-Star media day.

Matt Kemp at Derby Press Conference

Dodger outfielder Matt Kemp serves as captain of the 2012 National League Home Run Derby team.

National League Derby Captain

Matt Kemp entertains questions from KMOX and others at his media day table.

Matt Kemp

Matt Kemp finds himself in Kansas City despite battling injuries during the first half.

Mauer

Twins catcher speaks with KMOX Sports Director Tom Ackerman.

Miguel Cabrera

Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera takes questions at his media day table.

NL HR Derby Team

Dodger outfielder Matt Kemp (left) sits with Cardinal outfielder Carlos Beltran, Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez, and Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen.

Prince

Detroit Tigers first baseman sits beside his son as reporters gather around.

RA Dickey

Mets knuckleball pitcher RA Dickey was passed over for the chance to be the National League starter by manger Tony LaRussa. He will most likely be the second pitcher in once the Giants Matt Cain exits.

Scott Boras

Powerhouse agent Scott Boras talks with Tom Ackerman.

Stephen Strasburg

Nationals phenom starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg takes in his first All-Star media day.

TLR with Cain

Tony LaRussa announces San Francisco pitcher Matt Cain as the National League starter.

Yu Darvish

Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish was the American League selection in the final fan vote. Cardinals third baseman David Freese was the National League pick.