Fried did end up withdrawing from the All-Star Game due to a blister, so Skubal would have gotten the start regardless. But still, it was a cool gesture from Fried to make that phone call.

Carlos Rodon arrived at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta with his family on Tuesday. His wife, Ashley, their daughter Willow and their two sons, Bo and Silo, accompanied him at the marquee event.

Just because he skipped pitching Tuesday night’s All‑Star Game doesn’t mean Max Fried wasn’t working. The Yankees ace may not have taken the mound, but he was doing duty as “Uncle Max.” Fried spent ...

Before New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone named Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal the starter for the American League in the 2025 MLB All-Star game, there was a candid call he had with Max Fried.

New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon was named to the American League All-Star team Friday, replacing teammate Max Fried. It is the third All-Star selection for Rodon, 32, who made the AL squad ...

Just because he skipped pitching Tuesday night’s All‑Star Game doesn’t mean Max Fried wasn’t working. The Yankees ace may not have taken the mound, but he was ...

Max Fried throws a pitch during his July 6 start. Corey Sipkin for the NY Post “Just a lot of machinations,” Boone said Friday of the decision for Fried to get replaced for the All-Star Game.

Fried taking the mound in the first inning at Truist Park in Atlanta would have been a made-for-TV moment. Alas, it won't ...

NEW YORK – Yankees’ lefty Max Fried felt that Tarik Skubal deserved to start the All-Star Game for the AL. So he told the Detroit Tigers ’ lefty directly, in a recent phone call.

But it wasn’t from Tigers manager A.J. Hinch, nor was it from American League All-Star manager Aaron Boone, who ultimately made the selection. It was from New York Yankees ace Max Fried. "He asked me ...

Sure, Fried might’ve deferred his All‑Star inning, but between derby duties and toddler transports, he’s been busy. It seems like “Uncle Max” is as cool an honor as All-Star.