Major League Baseball (MLB) recently announced that Harold Reynolds and Raul Ibañez will be managing the teams in the upcoming All-Star Futures Game. This game is an annual exhibition game that showcases some of the best and brightest young players from around the world. It is a great opportunity for these players to showcase their skills and gain exposure to the MLB.
Harold Reynolds is a former MLB All-Star who played for the Seattle Mariners, Baltimore Orioles, and California Angels. He was a three-time Gold Glove winner and was named to the All-Star team in 1987. After his playing career ended, Reynolds became a broadcaster and analyst for ESPN and MLB Network. He is currently an analyst for Fox Sports.
Raul Ibañez is also a former MLB All-Star who played for the Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Angels, Kansas City Royals, and New York Yankees. He was a two-time All-Star and won the Silver Slugger Award in 2009. After his playing career ended, Ibañez became a broadcaster and analyst for ESPN and MLB Network. He is currently an analyst for Fox Sports.
Having both Reynolds and Ibañez manage the teams in the All-Star Futures Game is a great move by MLB. Both men have extensive experience in the game of baseball and understand what it takes to succeed at the highest level. They will be able to provide valuable insight and guidance to the young players in the game.
The All-Star Futures Game will be held on July 8th at Nationals Park in Washington D.C. It will be broadcast on MLB Network and streamed on MLB.com. It will be a great opportunity for fans to see some of the best young players in the game and get an early look at the future stars of Major League Baseball.
