Not: Nick Kurtz encounters the typical rookie setback The Athletics’ No. 1 and MLB Pipeline’s No. 14 overall prospect is beginning to slump. After a fair performance in spring and early summer, Kurtz is experiencing another slow period.

Clayton Kershaw was selected to his 11th All-Star Game this year. The star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers earned an All-Star bid as the "Legend Pick" and will have the chance to pitch for the NL All-Star Team. He was selected by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.

NEW YORK — Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was picked for his 11th All-Star Game and Paul Skenes, James Wood and Elly De La Cruz boosted the 23-and-under group to five when they were picked Sunday for the July 15 showcase at Atlanta’s Truist Park.