League pride is on the line. 

Colorado's Matt Holliday will replace injured Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano in the National League starting lineup for Tuesday's All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. 

Colorado's Matt Holliday will replace injured Chicago Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano in the National League starting lineup for Tuesday's All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. 

Colorado outfielder Ryan Spilborghs was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, one day after straining his left oblique in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. 

Colorado outfielder Ryan Spilborghs was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, one day after straining his left oblique in a game against the Milwaukee Brewers. 

Sure, the NL has a chance in the All-Star Game. 

Sure, the NL has a chance in the All-Star Game. 

A major part of the AL Central-leading White Sox's success this year has come from a magnificent performance from the bullpen. 

Jerry Manuel insisted that the All-Star break was coming at a good time for the Mets. 

He just passed Mantle. 

--1B Todd Helton, on the disabled list with lower back inflammation, will be working out with the Rockies when they return from the All-Star break. 

MEDICAL WATCH: OF Ryan Spilborghs (strained left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9. 

The All-Star break can't hurt the Rockies. 

--1B Todd Helton, on the disabled list with lower back inflammation, will be working out with the Rockies when they return from the All-Star break. 

MEDICAL WATCH: OF Ryan Spilborghs (strained left oblique muscle) went on the 15-day disabled list July 9.