My name is Houston Mitchell, and, why were the players wearing pajamas during the All-Star game? The All-Star game is over, but let’s talk about it briefly before moving on to the Dodgers. When I was a kid, if I wanted to see Reggie Jackson or George Brett or Mike Schmidt, my only chance, usually, was the All-Star game. To play in the majors, you have to be a member of a team’s 40-man roster. When that happens, a player will have to be removed from the 40-man roster to make space for him.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 16, 2021 14:02 UTC