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EPISODE · Jul 12, 2026 · 23 MIN

From The Press Box: MLB All-Star Debate, Pitch Counts & Are No-Hitters Becoming Impossible?

from The Write Team Podcast · host David Weaver

Why can't we just let pitchers pitch anymore? ⚾ On this segment of From The Press Box, the guys tackle two of baseball's hottest debates: the growing controversy surrounding MLB All-Star voting and whether pitch counts are preventing fans from witnessing history. ⭐ MLB All-Star Game Is fan voting still the best way to select All-Stars? Has the Midsummer Classic become more of a popularity contest than a showcase of the season's best players? Should every team still be guaranteed an All-Star representative? Why late withdrawals continue to frustrate fans ⚾ Pitch Counts & No-Hitters Are managers pulling pitchers too early? Should a pitcher throwing a no-hitter ever be removed after six or seven innings? The recent decisions involving young starters and the backlash that followed Why today's emphasis on analytics has changed the way baseball is managed 💭 Plus: Comparing today's game to the era of Nolan Ryan The balance between protecting pitchers and preserving baseball history Why fans deserve the chance to witness something special From All-Star traditions to the future of pitching, this episode explores whether modern baseball has become too protective of its biggest moments. #FromThePressBox #MLB #AllStarGame #Baseball #NoHitter #PitchCounts #MajorLeagueBaseball #SportsPodcast #BaseballTalk

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