COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week is bringing the energy to Cobb County. The All-Star Village officially opened its doors Saturday morning at the Cobb Galleria Centre, transforming 500,000 square feet into a baseball-themed experience for fans of all ages.

MLB Senior Vice President of Global Events Jeremiah Yokult discusses with Boardroom everything it takes to put together the Atlanta All-Star festivities.

Experience the vibrant energy of the HBCU Swingman Classic at Truist Park, celebrating HBCU baseball and talent.

The most-awaited event of MLB's All-Star Week, the Home Run Derby will take place at Truist Field, home of the Atlanta Braves, in 2025.

The first baseman, making his fifth start for the NL in the All-Star Game, has achieved icon status with two fan bases.

Why it matters: The festivities, which include events leading up to the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, can serve as a distraction to our Braves' current losing record and its fourth-place standing in the National League East.

Charles Fazzino has been selected by the MLB to commemorate the All-Star Game. He noted that Atlanta has “a lot to draw,” which helped form his creative vision.

MLB draft officially begins Sunday night in Atlanta and for Clemson Tigers outfielder Cam Cannarella, it's only a matter of time before his name is called. Whether it's in the first round (picks 1-27),