Mauer to participate in All Star home run derby

by Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio,
Jim Bickal, Minnesota Public Radio

The Major League Baseball All Star festivities begin today. Three Minnesota Twins players -- Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan -- will play in the All Star game tomorrow night for the American League.

Tonight, Mauer participates in the home run-hitting contest.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Morning Edition producer Jim Bickal, who follows the Twins.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, 07/13/2009, 8:45 a.m.