After a loss to the Cardinals on Saturday, several angry Cubs ripped into the slide rule, which cost Chicago a run in a tight game. Jon Lester said the rule is softening baseball.
The St. Louis Cardinals got a key bat back in the lineup, activating All-Star Matt Holliday from the 15-day disabled list.
Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas and Cardinals right-hander Carlos Martinez were selected as first-time All-Stars via MLB's final vote.
Two Royals pitchers were added to the AL All-Star roster Monday, which brings Kansas City to an MLB-high six representatives, while Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez was left off the team.
The St. Louis Cardinals announced that the team will wear patches on its jerseys in 2015 to honor Oscar Taveras.
