Ryan Helsley Gets Replaced On All-Star Team Leaving No Cardinals Left In The Game! 

Doesn't bother me at all that there are no Cardinals in the All Star Game. I do like the ASG because it's baseball, but I don't want to take a chance that one of our players would get hurt. And I'm thrilled Helsley isn't pitching. Just being selfish in wanting our guys to be healthy and rested for our games.

I enjoy the ASG and I love my Cardinals, but honestly... there isn't really anyone else on the squad that deserves to be on the All Star roster this year. Someone else getting a participation trophy invitation would have felt awkward to me, and honestly our bullpen desperately needs some rest right now, Helsley especially. My only real focus right now is on what the Cardinals will or won't do at the trade deadline. The ASG is fun, but doesn't really mean anything. Our season probably hinders on choices Mo and team make two weeks from now.

I may be showing my age but I do kind of remember in the late 50's and early sixties, Gillette sponsored a syndicated Homerun Derby program which pitted the likes of Mantle and Mays, or Boyer vs Killebrew. I can still watch many of those on RU-vid. I like that format better than the current all-star version.

3:49 I had zero interest in the ASG anyway and wouldn't have been staying up to watch it but i am glad Helsley is now not participating as it might help us down the stretch.

How many wood bat summer leagues are used by these college guys? Do you just have to guess how they will adjust to wood after all the metal/composition bats? I thought there wrecked some summer leagues where college guys played (especially the players with potential draft status) that used wood bats for that reason. I missed one point: you mentioned Marion county, but I missed which state it was. I am from Marion County, Illinois, which is only about 80 miles straight North/NE from STL, so we all grew up Cardinal fans. If from there, those guys have to be thrilled. Hope the dream comes true. Those guys, from Gary G (couldn’t spell his last name), a couple of catchers and several pitchers, one I do not know waas from my little village, paid to make amazing improvements to the main baseball field (high school to club baseball) in Kinmundy, Illinois (around 750 people); a relief pitcher had an NLB career (then, Japan for a couple of years, at $1 dollars/year) was from the next town of 600, Farina, Ill. There are very, very few kids that ever make event-1 basketball, almost none the NBA (Doug Collins was from Benton, Illinois, the last I recall). It is just cool to see the kids that grow up idolizing baseball and baseball players, kids who grow up in zip code 00000 and make it! Blessings for them, as well as to you and your own dream job! Still a big fan, K

Thank you, sir. another great video

One of the draft picks was listed as 42 his last year in high school but dropped in college

I'm glad Helsey isn't pitching and taking a break. It's a statement about Mozaliak's teams that we have a lot of good players, but no all-stars. Especially with Goldschmidt and Arenado out of the running, we don't have any all-stars better than our other players. It's really a meaningless game as far as the playoffs are concerned, so rest up and enjoy the break Cardinals ❤

Good. Don't care. Rest is way more important at this point.

Good move from the Royals. You know what your getting with Harvey. There is no guarantee with prospects and picks. I think Helsley made a good decision. I never watch the All Star game live. I checked out Brebbia he does look good

Jim Edmonds and the home run derby is still fresh on front office memory

I hate not seeing a Cardinal player but I don’t believe anyone else was worthy so it is what it is. I’m also fine with not adding pitches to his arm on the season though

Good. Hoping Ryan enjoys a nice restful break. Funny how what is essential for us in our lives changes as we age. Among the things that used to be crucial was the all-star game. Now thinking the game is best served by giving players a break. Used to be excited about the HR derby because of my love of Big Mac. Now zero desire to see the side show. Thinking the game would be best served with the focus on the actual genius of the game. Go Cardinals. Take this time to regenerate and clear your heads to come out firing on all cylinders and win. It’s fun. Baseball is a cerebral pastime. Not some carnival act that the clowns running it are trying to make it.

I’ve never watched the all star game. Probably never will. I’d rather see Helsley get some rest.

That national anthem was the worst Ive ever heard. Horrible. Honestly, there isnt anyone else on this team that deserves to be on the all star team. Maybe next year.

Him not pitching no big deal was not going to watch have not in years

I haven’t watched the all star game in a while. This is great news and shows Helsley as a team guy.

Exxception: If they had added Winn, I would have watched! :)

Man you’re dead on about the broadcasting crew last night. I was watching from the beginning and I still didn’t have a clue what was happening 😂 I counted 3 times when one of the announcers said “well that’s not a home run” as the ball was literally smacked into the second deck. And probably 5 times they’re glorifying a shallow outfield pop up. Made it seem like they had no clue what a home run swing looks like so you’re right I think they were just adding fake excitement to their voice but I didn’t like it.

I'll wait for the YT highlights. I need a break too.

They need to give a few saves to others. Save the arm.

How do you grade the draft so far where does JJ start

How many teams have won a division championship without having one player perform in the All Star Game?

Stay healthy. Nobody remembers the ASG. Again,and arm,and Walker figures it out. 37-29 second half,gets you 87 wins.

Go Royals! I love the competition! Also have friends in K.C.

I don't care about the ASG. I care about pennants and World Series wins. When I was a kid and players wanted to win ASG for pride, it was fun. I don't care anymore because the players don't.

Getting selected for the all-star game = big deal. Actually playing it...who cares. I love this decision by Hels.

Get rid of the all star game I wana see a home run derby where every team has 1 player in it. Make it so the winner chooses a charity to donate a winnings pool of like 5 million not 1 million so guys like judge, trout, ohtani will do it. You could also pit it NL vs AL for home field advantage in the Ws maybe NL homers Vs AL homers. Make it a 2-3 night event because you can’t do 30 guys in one day. Not a perfect idea but I wana see all the good power hitters hit bombs and give them something to play for not a meaningless 9 inning game and a derby of B tier power hitters

Fernando Valenzuela, Ron Guidry, and Pedro Martinez 5 11’ and Billy Wagner, Whitey Ford 5 10’. So you never know. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

Cards drafted a bunch of guys under 6 feet that were athletic and hard core competitors. I get your shirt tomorrow and will mail it to you…

Who cares about the All-Star game anymore

What is this all about the slot. Heard someone else talk about it but don't understand. Also, some of these can be trade bait. Holiday could be a pipeline because of Holliday. Maybe.

Why did you play any of that anthem 😂. I’m so bad with that kind of cringe, I simply cannot listen, it makes my skin crawl. I do feel bad for her, but man that was rough.

Getting an All-Star selection is a great honor. But, prioritizing your health and productivity for the team over said honor? That's the attitude of a mature, leader-like, team-player. I tip my cap to Helsley for this. Also, man... I can't believe we're getting such a high-level prospect in Westerholt!

How bout his usage against other closers not just relievers.

I had no interest to begin with

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Yea, I get it, because when I was a baseball player in Little League to High school even, I looked forward to seeing guys I idolized. Now, I just ignore the game. I have watched very few, largely because it really has little real value. I probably have watched 2 of the last 20. But I’m ancient. Kids may care. K

Yikes!!!!! This is what happens when no talent doesn’t have auto vocals. Or whatever it’s called. Perhaps she was terrified? Indeed. The “let’s get ready to rumble “ was excellent. Finally MLB does something right. Course, I didn’t watch any of the show

Glad Hels isn’t pitching, think it’s bullshit no Cards are in the game. I’m not gonna watch, it’s not even interesting.

Is Riley o Brian out for the year?

It’s bull . First all star game is about pride . Yes he should have played absolutely. I’m from the old school pitch a hundred thirty fourth a game was nothing . So if Kelsey wasn’t hurt then he should have been there . Dam I seen so many players skipping all baseball is about money and not fun and pride

Alec Burleson should be going to the all-star game

No and yes

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My wish came true! Go home and get some rest! Guess I'm not as stupid as the fan page thought I was! LOL!!

That national anthem was nails-on-chalkboard cringe. How many people okayed that? Eesh. I do have to say though, the HRD was so entertaining that it helped us forget, until you reminded us!!! Why, B Schaef, why???

I'm not upset Helsley isnt playing. Gray probably should be on the team.