All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game

The Corona® All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game is an annual game that brings former Major League Baseball all-stars and celebrities together in a friendly exhibition. The game is played the day before the Home Run Derby. It has been sponsored by MGM Resorts, RadioShack, and Taco Bell; since 2023, Corona is also a sponsor.

The 2010 Taco Bell All-Star Legends and Celebrity Softball Game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim

The game started in 2001 in Seattle and is played at the site of that year's All-Star Game. It is broadcast on tape delay on MLB Network.

Rules

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From 2001 to 2006, the game used standard softball rules with a temporary wall [250 ft (76.2 m) from home plate] on the field. In 2007 & since 2022, the rules were changed. Instead of 7 innings, there are only 5 innings with everyone on the team batting, whether or not they are in the field. From 2008 to 2012, it is unknown how long the game lasted. From 2013 to 2019 & 2021, six innings were played. A 2022 rule change saw a 10-batter limit or three outs, whichever comes first, to conclude innings (which won't apply to final inning of regulation, if trailing team is behind). In place of extra innings, a swing-off was introduced. If the teams were tied at the end of 5 innings, managers from each team would pick three batters, who'll get one swing each. Whoever hits the most home runs in the 3 rounds will win and get credited one run & hit each; otherwise, teams play sudden-death rounds until one team hits a home run.

Game summaries

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2001

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The 2001 RadioShack Legends and Celebrity Softball Game was played on Sunday, July 8, 2001, at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. ESPN broadcast the game after the Home Run Derby. For this game the teams are named after specialty coffee drinks as a nod to the coffee industry in Seattle.

Lineups

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Espressos[1] Lattes[1]
Player Legend/Celebrity Player Legend/Celebrity
Kenny Mayne Celebrity (Manager) Harold Reynolds Legend (Manager)
Fred Lynn Legend Alvin Davis Legend
Freddie Prinze, Jr. Celebrity Chi McBride Celebrity
Henry Simmons Celebrity Dale Earnhardt Jr. Celebrity
Howie Long Celebrity Frederick Thomas Celebrity
Jeff Ament Celebrity James Van Der Beek Celebrity
Jessica Biel Celebrity Jim Caviezel Celebrity
Jonathan Lipnicki Celebrity Jimmy Perez Celebrity
Joy Enriquez Celebrity Michael Badalucco Celebrity
Keith Hernandez Legend Paul Williams Celebrity
Lisa Fernandez Celebrity Goose Gossage Legend
Marc Blucas Celebrity Robert Wuhl Celebrity
Matthew Lillard Celebrity Scott Patterson Celebrity
Meat Loaf Celebrity Steve Garvey Legend
Ozzie Smith Legend Thomas Jane Celebrity
Rick Fox Celebrity Tina Wesson Celebrity
Tug McGraw Legend Tony Todd Celebrity
Vanessa L. Williams Celebrity Vitamin C Celebrity
Wilmer Valderrama Celebrity Don Mattingly Legend

2002

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The 2002 Radioshack Legends and Celebrity Softball Game was played on Sunday, July 7, 2002, at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. ESPN broadcast the game after the Home Run Derby with commentators Dave O'Brien and Rick Sutcliffe. Managers Kenny Mayne and Harold Reynolds also provided on field reporting. Pitcher Dave Winfield had a no-hitter going until the bottom of the third inning when Dale Earnhardt Jr. broke it up with a lead off single. Harold Reynolds' Brew Crew won the game 7–4.

Lineups

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Wallbangers[2] Brew Crew[2]
Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position
1 Joy Enriquez Celebrity RF 1 Ryne Sandberg Legend LCF
2 Paul Molitor Legend 2B 2 Ozzie Smith Legend SS
3 Howie Long Celebrity RF 3 Kevin James Celebrity LF
4 Cecil Fielder Legend C 4 Dave Winfield Legend P
5 Meat Loaf Celebrity P 5 Coolio Celebrity RCF
6 Cecil Cooper Legend 1B 6 George Brett Legend RF
7 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Celebrity 3B 7 Richard Schiff Celebrity 2B
8 Chi McBride Celebrity -- 8 Don Mattingly Legend 3B
9 Rollie Fingers Legend LF 9 John Kruk Legend --
10 Tony Todd Celebrity SS 10 Nadia Dajani Celebrity --
11 Gorman Thomas Legend LF 11 Picabo Street Celebrity C
12 Glenn Lewis Celebrity -- 12 Bradley Whitford Celebrity 1B
13 Derek Parra Celebrity -- 13 Harold Reynolds Legend (Manager) --
14 Kenny Mayne Celebrity (Manager) --

2003

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The 2003 Radioshack Legends and Celebrity Softball Game was played on Sunday, July 13, 2003, at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. ESPN broadcast the game after the Home Run Derby with commentators Dave O'Brien and Rick Sutcliffe. Managers Kenny Mayne and Harold Reynolds also provided on field reporting. In the bottom of the third inning, as The Bachelor star Andrew Firestone came to bat, manager Kenny Mayne brought in Firestone's then fiancé from the show, Jen Schefft, to pitch. Firestone popped out to the shortstop and the original pitcher was brought back in. In the next at bat Jimmy Kimmel singled but first baseman Bo Jackson successfully pulled the hidden ball trick on him to record an out. In the top of the fourth inning Jackson came to bat with a wooden bat that had pine tar on it that he claimed was given to him by George Brett. Manager Harold Reynolds challenged the amount of pine tar on the bat but the home plate umpire allowed it and Jackson then hit a home run. Kenny Mayne's Go-Go Sox won the game 7–4.

Lineups

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Go-Go Sox[3] Southside Hitmen[3]
Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position
1 Wade Boggs Legend 3B 1 Ozzie Smith Legend SS
2 Shannon Elizabeth Celebrity RF 2 Trista Rehn Celebrity --
3 Chris Chelios Celebrity LCF 3 Ryne Sandberg Legend 2B
4 Bo Jackson Legend 1B 4 Jim McMahon Celebrity 1B
5 Harold Baines Legend RCF 5 Dave Winfield Legend LF
6 Dean Cain Celebrity SS 6 Brian McKnight Celebrity --
7 Gary Carter Legend -- 7 Fred Lynn Legend RCF
8 Amy Kyler Celebrity -- 8 Jaime Foutch Celebrity LCF
9 Adam Carolla Celebrity LF 9 Andrew Firestone Celebrity 3B
10 Jack McDowell Legend P 10 Jimmy Kimmel Celebrity C
11 Rollie Fingers Legend -- 11 Bret Saberhagen Legend --
12 Ms. Jade Celebrity 2B 12 Goose Gossage Legend P
13 Ian Ziering Celebrity C 13 Sarah Silverman Celebrity RF
14 Kenny Mayne Celebrity (Manager) -- 14 Harold Reynolds Legend (Manager) --

2004

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The 2004 Taco Bell Legends and Celebrity Softball Game was played on Sunday, July 11, 2004, at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. ESPN broadcast the game after the Home Run Derby with commentators Gary Thorne and Rick Sutcliffe. Managers Kenny Mayne and Harold Reynolds also provided on field reporting. This was the first year in which the teams were designated by the American and National Leagues, as opposed to having a themed names based on the host city. In the bottom of the fourth inning, after three consecutive inside pitches, batter Nick Lachey charged pitcher Goose Gossage resulting in a faux bench clearing. The National League won 15–8.

Lineups

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National[4] American[4]
Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position
1 Ozzie Smith Legend SS 1 Fred Lynn Legend LCF
2 Nick Lachey Celebrity RF 2 Shandi Finnessey Celebrity RF
3 Jaime Foutch Celebrity 2B 3 Will Clark Legend 1B
4 Tony Todd Celebrity 3B 4 Cecil Fielder Legend --
5 Cesar Cedeno Legend RCF 5 Matthew Modine Celebrity 3B
6 Dave Winfield Legend 1B 6 Harold Reynolds Legend (Manager) SS
7 Adam Rodriguez Celebrity -- 7 Rollie Fingers Legend RCF
8 Kenny Mayne Celebrity (Manager) LCF 8 Jimmy Kimmel Celebrity C
9 Clyde Drexler Celebrity LF 9 Sarah Silverman Celebrity --
10 Leeann Tweeden Celebrity -- 10 Goose Gossage Legend P
11 Bill Rancic Celebrity C 11 Christa Williams Celebrity 2B
12 Mike Scott Legend -- 12 Charlie Maher Celebrity LF
13 Larry Dierker Legend P 13 Sheryl Swoopes Celebrity UMP*
14 Fernando Valenzuela Legend --
  • Due to an ankle injury, Swoopes did not play in the game but was brought in as a replacement home plate umpire in the bottom of the fourth inning after a strike call was disputed by celebrity batter Bill Rancic. The original umpire returned for the fifth inning.

2005

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The 2005 Taco Bell Legends and Celebrity Softball Game was played on Sunday, July 10, 2005, at Comerica Park in Detroit, Michigan. ESPN broadcast the game after the Home Run Derby with commentators Gary Thorne and Rick Sutcliffe and on field reporter Sam Ryan. The American League won 9–7.

Lineups

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National[5] American[5]
Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position
1 Ozzie Smith Legend SS 1 Lovie Jung Celebrity 2B
2 Jennie Finch Celebrity P 2 Fred Lynn Legend RCF
3 Dave Winfield Legend 1B 3 Bo Jackson Legend 1B
4 Andre Dawson Legend RF 4 Lou Whitaker Legend SS
5 Chris Chelios Celebrity 2B 5 Jon Kelley Celebrity C
6 James Denton Celebrity 3B 6 Chris Webber Celebrity RF
7 Jon Lovitz Celebrity -- 7 Billy Bob Thornton Celebrity --
8 Rollie Fingers Legend LF 8 Jim Abbott Legend LF
9 Richard Schiff Celebrity -- 9 Harold Reynolds Legend (Manager) 3B
10 Leeann Tweeden Celebrity RCF 10 Jon Secada Celebrity LCF
11 Tommy John Legend -- 11 Amanda Beard Celebrity --
12 Larry Joe Campbell Celebrity C 12 Mark Tremonti Celebrity --
13 Jessica White Celebrity -- 13 Willie Hernández Legend --
14 Kenny Mayne Celebrity (Manager) LCF 14 Celines Toribio Celebrity --
15 Mark Fidrych Legend P

2006

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The 2006 Taco Bell Legends and Celebrity Softball Game was played on Sunday, July 9, 2006, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ESPN broadcast the game after the Home Run Derby with commentators Gary Thorne and Rick Sutcliffe. Managers Harold Reynolds and John Kruk also provided on field reporting. The National League won 7–5.

Lineups

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National[6] American[6]
Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position
1 Bill Madlock Legend 3B 1 Sarah Silverman Celebrity LF
2 Franco Harris Celebrity LCF 2 Dean Cain Celebrity SS
3 Dave Parker Legend DH 3 Fred Lynn Legend LCF
4 Dave Winfield Legend P 4 Rollie Fingers Legend RCF
5 Andre Dawson Legend C 5 Goose Gossage Legend 1B
6 Ozzie Smith Legend SS 6 Cowboy Troy Celebrity C
7 Carlos Bernard Celebrity LF 7 Harold Reynolds Legend (Manager) 3B
8 Gary Carter Legend RCF 8 Marcus Giamatti Celebrity RF
9 Rob Reiner Celebrity 1B 9 Tommy John Legend P
10 Jimmy Kimmel Celebrity 2B 10 Tony Potts Celebrity 2B
11 Carey Hart Celebrity RF 11 Sal Iacono Celebrity --
12 Leeann Tweeden Celebrity -- 12 Danny Masterson Celebrity --
13 John Kruk Legend (Manager) -- 13 Trevor Morgan Celebrity --

2007

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AL Rosters: Fred Lynn, Rachel Smith, Kenny Mayne (manager), Jerry Rice, James Denton, Bobby Flay, Sal Iacano, Wade Boggs, Rickey Henderson, Dane Cook, Rollie Fingers, Paul Giamatti, Goose Gossage, Andre Dawson

NL Rosters: Dave Winfield, Jimmy Kimmel (manager), Gary Carter, Robb Nen, J. T. Snow, Rob Scheider, Ernie Banks, Leeann Tweeden, Ozzie Smith, Jeff Garlin, Alyssa Milano, Gavin Newsom, Lisa Guerrero, Gavin Newsom, Kevin Mitchell, Robby Thompson, Matt Williams,

Reporter: Erin Andrews

2008

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NL Rosters: Chris Rock, Marlee Matlin, Tim Raines, Ozzie Smith, Bobby Flay, George Lopez, Justin Tuck, Gary Carter, James Denton, A.J. Calloway, Kyle Massey, Paul Molitor, Tony Perez, Mike Greenberg (manager), AL Rosters: Maria Menounos, Billy Baldwin, Billy Crystal, Kenny Mayne, Paul O' Neill, Mike Golic (manager), Goose Gossage, Wade Boggs, Rollie Fingers, George Brett, Spike Lee, Whoopi Goldberg, Tino Martinez,

2009

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AL Rosters: Ashanti, Shawn Johnson, Andy Richter, Brian Littrell, Kristen Butler, Rollie Fingers, James Denton, Goose Gossage, Fred Lynn, Ginuwine, Mike Golic (Manager), NL Rosters: Jenna Fischer, Nelly, Bob Knight, Billy Bob Thornton, Ozzie Smith, Dave Winfield, Ernie Banks, Annie Wersching, Jon Hamm, Chingy, Treena Peel, Megan Gibson, Mike Greenberg (Manager)

2010

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AL Rosters: Tim Salmon, Rich Gossage, Bo Jackson, Maria Menounos, James Denton, Rickey Henderson, MC Hammer, Rollie Fingers, Chuck Finley, Marcus Giamatti, Michael Clark Duncan, Kevin Frazier, Natasha Watley, Quintin Aaron, Fred Lynn
NL Rosters: Ozzie Smith, Jennie Finch, John Kruk, Gary Carter, Mario Lopez, Andy Richter, Mike Piazza, Marisa Miller, Guy Fieri, David Nail, Dave Winfield, Jon Hamm, Steve Garvey, Paul Molitor
AL won 15–11

2011

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The 2011 Taco Bell Legends and Celebrity Softball Game was played on Sunday, July 10, 2011, at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. ESPN broadcast the game after the Home Run Derby. There were no commentators for the game but managers James Denton and Erin Andrews provided continuous, on field reporting. For this game an inflatable kiddie pool was placed just beyond the shorter softball fence in right-center field as an imitation of the pool just beyond the MLB regulation fence in right-center field. Andrews explained during the telecast that a ball hit into the pool would be worth 4 runs. The National League won 5–3.

Lineups

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National[7] American[7]
Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position
1 Ozzie Smith Legend SS 1 Rickey Henderson Legend LF
2 Larry Fitzgerald Celebrity RCF 2 Kate Upton Celebrity 2B
3 Jordin Sparks Celebrity RF 3 Nick Jonas Celebrity 3B
4 Chord Overstreet Celebrity LCF 4 Rollie Fingers Legend P
5 Luis Gonzalez Legend LF 5 Chris Pratt Celebrity 1B
6 James Denton Celebrity (Manager) -- 6 Fred Lynn Legend RCF
7 Jesse Williams Celebrity -- 7 Greg Grunberg Celebrity --
8 Josh Hopkins Celebrity 3B 8 Jake T. Austin Celebrity C
9 Mike Piazza Legend C 9 Tim DeKay Celebrity --
10 Jason Aldean Celebrity -- 10 Amaury Nolasco Celebrity SS
11 Paul DiMeo Celebrity -- 11 Tom Papa Celebrity RF
12 Mark Grace Legend 1B 12 Bernie Williams Legend LCF
13 Dave Annable Celebrity 2B 13 Carlos Bocanegra Celebrity --
14 Steve Garvey Legend -- 14 A.J. Calloway Celebrity --
15 Jennie Finch Celebrity P 15 Erin Andrews Celebrity (Manager) --

2012

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The 2012 Taco Bell Legends and Celebrity Softball Game was played on Sunday, July 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. ESPN broadcast the game (after the 2012 SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game) with commentators Bill Simmons and John Anderson and on field reporter Tim Kurkjian. In the bottom of the second inning Mike Sweeny, Bill Self, and Chord Overstreet hit back-to-back-to-back home runs, a first in L&S Softball history.[8] This game was the first to feature players from the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team. Saul Bosquez, US Army, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Matt Kinsey, US Army, Operation Enduring Freedom, are both members of the Washington Nationals WWAST.[9] Bosquez played for the AL and Kinsey played for the NL. Kinsey hit a home run and won the MVP award. The National League won 21–8.

Lineups

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National[10] American[10]
Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position
1 Ozzie Smith Legend SS 1 Rickey Henderson Legend LCF
2 Jon Hamm Celebrity 3B 2 Eric Stonestreet Celebrity C
3 Dave Winfield Legend RF 3 Matt Cassel Celebrity --
4 Jennie Finch Celebrity P 4 George Brett Legend 3B
5 Andre Dawson Legend -- 5 Haley Reinhart Celebrity --
6 James Denton Celebrity RCF 6 Mike Sweeney Legend 1B
7 Rick Sutcliffe Legend (Manager) C 7 Bill Self Celebrity 2B
8 Horatio Sanz Celebrity LCF 8 Chord Overstreet Celebrity RCF
9 Matt Kinsey Wounded Warrior 1B 9 Saul Bosquez Wounded Warrior SS
10 David Nail Celebrity LF 10 David Cook Celebrity LF
11 Steve Garvey Legend -- 11 Joe Carter Legend RF
12 Paul DiMeo Celebrity -- 12 Rollie Fingers Legend P
13 Carlos Bocanegra Celebrity 2B 13 Chrissy Teigen Celebrity --
-- Bo Jackson Legend (Manager) PH*
  • Bo Jackson was not in the starting lineup due to a hip injury but pinch hit for Joe Carter in the bottom of the sixth inning. Carter was Jackson's courtesy runner; however, Jackson popped out to shortstop to end the game.[8]

2013

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In 2013, the Legends/Celebrities Softball Game was won by the "home team" National League in six innings with a strong performance by Jennie Finch (Olympian Softball Player) who pitched a complete game for the NL. She was helped offensively from Mike Piazza (New York Mets Legend), Andre Dawson (Legend), and Josh Wege (Wounded Warrior) hitting home runs. Boomer Esiason (NL manager, television personality) and John Franco (NL co-captain, MLB Legend) were the captains of the victorious National League. Felipe Eraso (a top fundraiser for All-Star 5k Fun Run) hit an inside-the-ballpark home run also scoring actor George Lopez, due to a missed diving catch attempt in the outfield and an errant throw to American League catcher Ashanti. Other players for the National League were Alyssa Milano (actress), Kevin James (actor/comedian), and Legends Darryl Strawberry, Ozzie Smith, and Dwight Gooden. Josh Wege, an amputee wounded in Afghanistan was the co-MVP with Kevin James.

The American League softball team was led by Craig Carton (radio personality/manager) and Bernie Williams (MLB Legend). Rollie Fingers (MLB Legend) had several costly errors and Ashanti (singer) didn't fare well defensively or at the plate. Other legends for the AL team included Rickey Henderson, Frank Thomas, and Fred Lynn. Actors Chord Overstreet (Glee), James Denton (Desperate Housewives), AJ Calloway (Extra), Gary Valentine (Actor/Comedian), and 2013 Miss America Mallory Hagan participated in the game. Actor/Comedian Chris Rock was reportedly scheduled to appear in the softball game, but wasn't shown playing.[11][12]

2014

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In 2014, the Legends/Celebrities softball game was held at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Sunday, July 13. ESPN broadcast the game following the live broadcast of the 2014 Major League Baseball Home Run Derby. This year's game was won by the "away team" National League in six innings with a strong performance by Nelly (rapper) and David Nail (Country Music singer) who both hit two home runs for the NL.

Lineups

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National[13] American[13]
Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position Order Player Legend/Celebrity Position
1 Ozzie Smith Legend SS 1 Rickey Henderson Legend LF
2 Nelly Celebrity 3B 2 Adrian Peterson Celebrity LCF
3 Larry Fitzgerald Celebrity 3 Fat Joe Celebrity
4 Mike Piazza Legend C 4 Zach Parise Celebrity SS
5 Nick Clark Wounded Warrior 5 Jim Thome Legend DH
6 Jennie Finch Celebrity P 6 Greg Reynolds Wounded Warrior
7 Chris Distefano Celebrity 7 James Denton Celebrity 3B
8 John Smoltz Legend P 8 Fred Lynn Legend
9 David Nail Celebrity LF 9 January Jones Celebrity C
10 Andre Dawson Legend 10 Rob Riggle Celebrity LF
11 Andy Cohen Celebrity 11 Jack Morris Legend P
12 Charlie McDermott Celebrity 12 Sway Celebrity RF
13 Melanie Iglesias Celebrity 13 Maya Moore Celebrity 1B
14 Dwight Gooden Legend 14 Rollie Fingers Legend P
15 Julie Bennett Celebrity P 15 Andrew Zimmern Celebrity 2B

2015

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The 2015 Legends/Celebrities Game was held at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Vladimir Guerrero was voted MVP as the American guests won.

Lineups

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American[14] National[14]
Order Player Celebrity/Legend Position Order Player Celebrity/Legend Position
1 Paul O'Neill Legend 1 Eric Davis Legend
2 Macklemore Celebrity 3B 2 Josh Hutcherson Celebrity
3 Vladimir Guerrero Legend 3 Sean Casey Legend
4 Todd Reed Wounded Warrior 4 Miles Teller Celebrity
5 Rob Riggle Celebrity/Manager 5 Urban Meyer Celebrity
6 Jordin Sparks Celebrity 6 Jennie Finch Celebrity P
7 Fred Lynn Legend 7 Aaron Boone Legend/Manager
8 Cole Swindell Celebrity 8 Snoop Dogg Celebrity P
9 Bernie Williams Legend 9 Andre Dawson Legend CF
10 Charissa Thompson Celebrity 10 Kirk Herbstreit Celebrity
11 Rollie Fingers Legend P 11 Tim Horton Wounded Warrior
12 Justin Moore Celebrity 12 Andy Dalton Celebrity
13 Chad Lowe Celebrity 13 Olivia Holt Celebrity RF
14 - - - 14 Ozzie Smith Legend SS
15 - - - 15 Nick Lachey Celebrity

2016

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Petco Park in San Diego was where the 16th Legends/Celebrities Softball Game was played.

Lineups

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American[15] National[15]
Order Player Celebrity/Legend Order Player Celebrity/Legend
1 Rickey Henderson Legend 1 Ozzie Smith Legend
2 Nina Agdal Celebrity 2 Drew Brees Celebrity
3 J.K. Simmons Celebrity 3 Trevor Hoffman Legend
4 Curtis Pride Legend 4 Mark-Paul Gosselaar Celebrity
5 Chris Gary Wounded Warrior 5 Andy Cohen Celebrity
6 Jamie Foxx Celebrity 6 Morris Chestnut Celebrity
7 Rico Rodriguez Celebrity 7 Sterling K. Brown Celebrity
8 Peyton Meyer Celebrity 8 Rollie Fingers Legend
9 Landon Donovan Celebrity 9 Mark Consuelos Celebrity
10 Terry Crews Celebrity 10 David Wells Legend
11 Karan Brar Celebrity 11 Cameron Boyce Celebrity
12 Tyler Hoechlin Celebrity 12 Jennie Finch Celebrity
13 Raini Rodriguez Celebrity 13 Pete Wentz Celebrity
14 Fred Lynn Legend 14 Billy Bean Legend
15 Kate Powell Celebrity 15 Damaris Lewis Celebrity
16 Tim Raines Legend 16 Martin Diaz Wounded Warrior
17 Omar Miller Celebrity 17 Kyle Mooney Celebrity
18 - - 18 Andre Dawson Legend
19 - - 19 Billy Brown Celebrity
20 - - 20 Tim Foreman Celebrity

2017

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The 17th Celebrities/Legends game was played at Marlins Park in Miami. A 13-run 2nd propelled the Nationals to score a record 28 overall in their victory. The 50 total runs scored by both teams also was a game record. Neither Ozzie Smith nor Rollie Fingers were playing for the first time.

2018

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The 18th Celebrities/Legends game was played at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Quincy Brown, Ashley Greene, Christopher Jackson, Skai Jackson, Taylor Kinney, Tim Kurkjian, Brandon Larracuente, J. R. Martínez, The Miz, Bill Nye, DJ Diesel, Josh Norman, Dascha Polanco, Scott Rogowsky and John Wall joined Foxx among the celebrities participated. Wounded Warriors were Jonathan Herst & Cody Rice.

Jennie Finch & Jessica Mendoza were the starting pitchers. The retired Major Leaguers were André Dawson, Steve Finley, Cliff Floyd, Torii Hunter, Carlos Peña, Tim Raines & Bernie Williams.

Down by 11 to the AL in the bottom of the 6th, the Nationals tried to rally, but came up 4 runs short. And The Miz quickly ended the 5th by retiring the side on one pitch per batter.

2019

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The 19th Celebrities/Legends game was played at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. Jennie Finch & Jessica Mendoza returned as starting pitchers. The Miz managed Cleveland; celebrity participants included Drew Carey & Kenny Lofton among others.

In that game, the visiting team represents the World team and the host city the home team.

2020

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The 20th Celebrities/Legends game was to be played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. That was cancelled and the site deferred to 2022 as the COVID-19 pandemic was to blame.[citation needed]

2021

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The 20th Celebrities/Legends game was played at Coors Field in Denver, CO, after the All-Star Game was relocated to Denver from Atlanta. Some of the celebrities who participated in the event were Quavo, Anuel AA, Kane Brown, JoJo Siwa, Jorge Masvidal, Steve Aoki, El Alfa, and Jhay Cortez, among others.

2022

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The 21st Celebrities/Legends game was played at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA, deferred from 2020. The Teams are named the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers due the Dodgers' History.

Brooklyn won 15–13, and The Miz was voted Most Valuable Player.

Lineups

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Brooklyn Dodgers Los Angeles Dodgers
Order Player Celebrity/Legend Order Player Celebrity/Legend
1 Hannah Stocking Celebrity 1 Bad Bunny Celebrity
2 Quavo Celebrity 2 Jojo Siwa Celebrity
3 Desus Nice Celebrity 3 Chloe Kim Celebrity
4 Action Bronson Celebrity 4 Guillermo Rodriguez (comedian) Celebrity
5 Anthony Ramos Celebrity 5 Andre Ethier Legend
6 Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Celebrity 6 Bryan Cranston Celebrity
7 Jennie Finch Celebrity 7 Shawn Green Legend
8 Hunter Pence Legend 8 Lauren Chamberlain Celebrity
9 Coi Leray Celebrity 9 Natasha Watley Celebrity
10 Simu Liu Celebrity 10 Vladimir Guerrero Legend
11 The Miz Celebrity 11 David Ortiz Legend
12 CC Sabathia Legend 12 J.K. Simmons Celebrity
13 Lisa Fernandez Celebrity 13 Bryan Cranston Celebrity
14 Adrian Beltre Legend 14 Jerry Lorenzo Celebrity

2023

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The 22nd Corona® game was played at the same site as the inaugural back in 2001: at T-Mobile Park.

Team Félix held on for a 21–19 victory, with Bret Boone walking off with the MVP.

2024

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The 23rd Corona game was played in July at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

The NL had a 10-run lead in the bottom of the 5th inning but the AL scored 8 in the inning and tried to come back but the NL held on for the 12–10 victory. Bobby Bones of the NL was declared the Most Valuable Player.

2025

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The 24th Corona game will be played next at Truist Park in northern Atlanta.

Results

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NOTE: No game in 2020.

Year Winning Manager Losing Manager Score Site (Host Team)
2001 Kenny Mayne (Espressos) Harold Reynolds (Lattes) 8–6 Espressos Safeco Field (Seattle)
2002 Harold Reynolds (Brew Crew) Kenny Mayne (Wallbangers) 7–4 Brew Crew Miller Park (Milwaukee)
2003 Kenny Mayne (Go-Go Sox) Harold Reynolds (Southside Hitmen) 7–4 Go-Go Sox U.S. Cellular Field (Chicago White Sox)
2004 Kenny Mayne (N.L.) Harold Reynolds (A.L.) 15–8 National Minute Maid Park (Houston)
2005 Harold Reynolds (A.L) Kenny Mayne (N.L.) 9–7 American Comerica Park (Detroit)
2006 John Kruk (N.L.) Harold Reynolds (A.L.) 7–5 National PNC Park (Pittsburgh)
2007 Kenny Mayne (A.L.) Jimmy Kimmel (N.L.) 13–9 American[16] AT&T Park (San Francisco)
2008 Mike Greenberg (N.L.) Mike Golic (A.L.) 8–7 National[17] Yankee Stadium (N.Y. Yankees)
2009 Mike Greenberg (N.L.) Mike Golic (A.L.) 10–8 National[18] Busch Stadium (St. Louis)
2010 Goose Gossage (A.L.) John Kruk (N.L.) 15–11 American[19] Angel Stadium (L.A. Angels)
2011 James Denton (N.L.) Erin Andrews (A.L.) 5–3 National[20] Chase Field (Arizona)
2012 Rick Sutcliffe (N.L.) Bo Jackson (A.L.) 21–8 National Kauffman Stadium (Kansas City)
2013 Boomer Esiason (N.L.) Craig Carton (A.L.) 8–5 National[11] Citi Field (N.Y. Mets)
2014 TBD (N.L.) TBD (A.L.) 15–4 National Target Field (Minnesota)
2015 Rob Riggle (A.L.) Aaron Boone (N.L.) 25–21 American Great American Ball Park (Cincinnati)
2016 Jamie Foxx (A.L) Jennie Finch (N.L.) 8–7 American[21] Petco Park (San Diego)
2017 Jennie Finch (N.L.) Jamie Foxx (A.L.) 28–22 National Marlins Park (Miami)
2018 Jamie Foxx (A.L.) Jennie Finch (N.L.) 14–10 American Nationals Park (Washington)
2019 Jennie Finch (World) The Miz (CLE) 21–16 World Progressive Field (Cleveland)
2021 Vinny Castilla (Team Helton) LaTroy Hawkins (Team Finch) 20–10 Team Helton Coors Field (Colorado)
2022 Jennie Finch (Brooklyn) Bad Bunny (L.A.) 15-13 Brooklyn Dodger Stadium (L.A. Dodgers)
2023 Félix Hernández (Team Félix) Jennie Finch (Team Finch) 21-19 Team Félix T-Mobile Park (Seattle)
2024 Deion Sanders (N.L.) Jennie Finch (A.L.) 12–10 National Globe Life Field (Texas)
2025 Truist Park (Atlanta)
2026 Citizens Bank Park (Philadelphia)

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