The Union hates having the All-Star Game decide World Series home field advantage - MLB

I missed this yesterday, but MLBPA chief Michael Weiner said that there is “strong
sentiment” among the union that using the All-Star Game to determine home field advantage for the World
Series is a dumb idea. The players think that home field should be determined by regular-season record:

Weiner said Tuesday that he expected to have “healthy discussions” on
the topic as part of next year’s collective bargaining. He said the
players never embraced the concept of awarding home-field advantage in
the World Series to the the winning league in the All-Star game, but
they reluctantly agreed in order to satisfy FOX, which broadcasts the
event.

Meanwhile, Bud Selig said yesterday in his little press conference that there was no reason to change the All-Star Game format. Of course, one doesn’t go far in this world contradicting your boss’ word, so Selig was probably wise not to say anything that wavered from FOX’s party line.

LOS ANGELES — Giancarlo Stanton, Josh Donaldson, and Tommy Kahnle were activated by the New York Yankees ahead of their weekend series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

New York cleared three roster spots after a 1-0 loss at Seattle, optioning infielder-outfielders Oswaldo Cabrera and Franchy Cordero to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre along with left-hander Matt Krook.

Stanton, Donaldson and Kahnle all played in a rehab game for Double-A Somerset. Stanton was hitless in three at-bats in his first appearance since injuring his left hamstring on April 15.

Donaldson went 1 for 4 in his fourth rehab game as he comes back from a strained right hamstring originally sustained on April 5.

Kahnle pitched one inning, giving up one run and one hit and walking two. He has been out since spring training with right biceps tendinitis.

Aaron Boone said he wasn’t concerned about Stanton returning after playing in just one rehab game. He did say that Stanton likely will be a designated hitter for a couple of weeks after rejoining the Yankees.

New York is missing centerfielder Harrison Bader, who strained his right hamstring against the Mariners and went on the injured list the next day.

Left-hander Carlos Rodón, sidelined since spring training by a sore left forearm and an ailing back, was transferred to the 60-day injured list.