What happened: Freddie Freeman made his red carpet entrance alongside his relatives in Philadelphia before the midsummer event. The first baseman spoke with broadcaster Lauren Shehadi upon arriving.

Why it matters: The veteran infielder previously led Matt Olson in initial National League All-Star voting updates earlier this summer. He joins fellow Los Angeles teammate Shohei Ohtani, who headlined the National League starting lineup after recording his 300th major league home run. Family presence at the event remains a tradition for the group, dating back to when his son Charlie met Fernando Tatis Jr. during the 2021 festivities.

What to watch: The 96th MLB All-Star Game broadcasts tonight at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.