MLB All-Star Game: Predictions, live updates and takeaways - ESPN

The 2024 MLB All-Star Game is here!

Will the National League make it two straight victories over the American League after snapping a nine-game skid last year?

As Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and the rest of baseball's best descend upon Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers, for this year's Midsummer Classic, we'll have live updates and analysis from Arlington throughout the game (8 p.m. ET on FOX).

After the final pitch is thrown, ESPN's MLB experts will share their biggest takeaways right here as well.

Jorge Castillo: The American League is clearly better than the National League in just about every department besides the reserves. But the Senior Circuit will ride an electrifying first inning from Paul Skenes and a strong bench to victory. National League 5, American League 3.

Alden Gonzalez: If Mookie Betts and Ronald Acuna Jr. were healthy, perhaps it's a different story. But as things stand, it seems pretty clear that the AL has the talent advantage — especially in the starting lineup, and especially in the outfield. Skenes might be able to tame them in the bottom of the first, but eventually they'll break through and cruise. American League 8, National League 3.

Jeff Passan: The American League starting lineup, even after withdrawals, remains far superior to the National League's. The AL relief pitchers are all nasty in different ways. The National League will do some damage in the middle innings, but the AL's stuff advantage and power off the bench will prove the difference. American League 3, National League 2.

Jesse Rogers: At first glance it seems like the AL has the advantage in terms of starting lineups — even with Shohei Ohtani switching leagues. However, the NL reserves are sneaky good. Give me Freddie