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LOS ANGELES - APRIL 23: Author Sue Grafton poses with a copy of her book "R is for Ricochet" at the 10th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at UCLA on April 23, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images)

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Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson hits a home run during the MLB Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday, July 14, 2025 at Truist Park in Atlanta.   Jason Getz / AJC
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PHOTOS: 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta

A day before Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta, fans turned out at Truist Park for this year's Home Run Derby.

Baseball fans overlook the galleria floor during the Capital One All-Star Village opening at Cobb Galleria in Atlanta on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Abbey Cutrer / AJC)
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PHOTOS: All-Star Village draws baseball fans in Atlanta

Fans embraced all things baseball as the All-Star Village for opened for All-Star Game activities.

The Atlanta Braves select short stop and outfielder, Tate Southisene, in the 22nd pick of the 2025 MLB Draft Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the Coca-Cola Roxy in Atlanta. (Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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Credit: Daniel Varnado/For the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: MLB Draft held at the Coca-Cola Roxy

Major League Baseball held its annual amateur draft on Sunday at the Coca-Cola Roxy. With its first-round pick, the Braves selected shortstop Tate Southisene.

Braves mascot Blooper jumps the gun at  the start of the MLB All-Star 4.4 Miler in Atlanta on Sunday, July 13, 2025.   Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Credit: Ben Gray for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

PHOTOS: Runners pay tribute to Hank Aaron

Runners hit the streets of Atlanta a MLB 4.4-mile tribute for Braves legend Hank Aaron near the locaton of homerun record.

 Atlanta rapper Quavo reacts after being surprised with a special gift by Derek Schiller, President & CEO of the Atlanta Braves, with the Atlanta Braves  2021 championship ring during the MLB All-Star Celebrity Game at Truist Park on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: Celebrities hit the field for Softball at Truist ParK

Recognizeable Atlanta faces joined other celebrities for the Celebrity Softball Game that is a part of All-Star celebrations at Truist Park on Saturday.

National League head coach Chipper Jones greets fans after being recognized during the MLB All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park on Saturday, July 12, 2025, in Atlanta.
(Miguel Martinez/ AJC)
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Credit: Miguel Martinez-Jimenez

PHOTOS: MLB All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park

Major League Baseball's All-Star Futures Game was held Saturday at Truist Park, featuring the next generation of stars from the minor leagues.

National League players celebrate their win over American League during HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, Tuesday, July 11, 2025, in Atlanta. National League won 7-4 over American League. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)
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Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

PHOTOS: 2025 HBCU Swingman Classic

HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park brings together 50 top players for a night of baseball and celebration on Friday, July 11.

Tia Fisher poses wearing her home-bedazzled hat in line at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter concert in Atlanta on Thursday, July 10, 2025. (Olivia Bowdoin for the AJC)
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Credit: Olivia Bowdoin

PHOTOS: Beyoncé fans arrive for 4-night Atlanta Cowboy Carter Tour stop

Beyoncé fans showed out in full force for the Cowboy Carter Tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.