What happened: Reporter Mark Feinsand met with writer Bryan Hoch and former outfielder Nick Swisher during the midsummer festivities. The interaction coincided with the conclusion of the exhibition contest between the American and National squads.

Why it matters: Hoch authored the chronicle of the 2009 New York Yankees championship run, which featured Swisher as a key contributor during the 2009 World Series. That campaign remains the most recent title in

What to watch: Clubs resume the regular season schedule on Friday following the conclusion of the midsummer break.