ATLANTA — Ludacris and Jermaine Dupri performed their legendary anthem "Welcome to Atlanta" on the field before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park, an all-time moment in Atlanta sports history.

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Georgia Governor Kemp welcomes the MLB All-Star Game back to Atlanta for 2025, saying the event will benefit local businesses after its 2021 relocation.

Major League Baseball moved the game in 2021 that was to be staged at Truist Park after Georgia passed a new voting law.

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Four years ago, the annual Midsummer Classic was pulled from Atlanta in response to Georgia’s new voting restrictions. The game returns to the city Tuesday in a different political climate.

“This year’s All-Star Week exceeded our very high expectations,” Manfred said in a statement provided to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “The Braves were an exceptional host Club and The Battery Atlanta provided a setting that created a large and versatile footprint to celebrate baseball and the world’s best players in first class fashion.

LSU signee Briggs McKenzie heard his name called in the 2025 MLB Draft on Monday with the Atlanta Braves selecting the left-handed pitcher at No. 127. McKenzie,

LSU baseball's signing class took a hit as the Atlanta Braves made a strong offer to left-handed pitcher Briggs McKenzie.

A home belonging to Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte was broken into while he was playing in the MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta on Tuesday night, police said. Scottsdale, Arizona, police confirmed that the department is investigating a “high-dollar residential burglary."

One sign of just how uncontentious it was: Jason Esteves — a leading Democratic candidate for governor — attended the Home Run Derby on Monday. His rival, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, welcomed the game on Tuesday with her own post: “Let’s play ball!”

On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves selected Florida State shortstop Alex Lodise with the No. 60 overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. MLB.com’s Jonathan Mayo revealed Lodise’s rookie contract details on Thursday.