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The MLB stars game was relocated from Atlanta to Denver in 2021 in response to the voting laws in the state of Georgia that the then President Joe Biden described as “Jim Crow on steroids.”
At that time, the Dodgers manager of Los Angeles, Dave Roberts, who was honored for managing the National League team because his team played in the World Series of the previous year, said he had had to consider the decrease in the management of the game if the half -summer classic had not moved.
MLB made the change, saying that “the best way to demonstrate” the values of the League of “[supporting] Voting rights for all Americans and [opposing] The urn restrictions “” were to move the game. Then, Roberts was in the shelter that summer, but the game was returned to Atlanta this year, although the laws remain in place.
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The Dave Roberts National League manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers during training before the 2025 MLB All-Star game in Truist Park. (Brett Davis-Imagn images)
During a press conference, a journalist asked Roberts about his previous comments made in 2021 about being “relentless with our voices” and why the game is in Atlanta “when this is in the books.”
“I think it is only relentless with our voices,” said the Dodgers manager at that time. “This is not just something that is an isolated time in the time we are talking about. It’s something we should talk about [on an] Ongoing [basis]and be relentless with that. “
Pat Mcafee issued the press conference and said he did not feel that anyone on stage (Roberts, Paul Skenes, Aaron Boone and Tarik Skubal) “should give answers about it.”
“I suppose there was a reason or conversation that the MLB and the state that all parties thought that this would be a wonderful host city for the game of stars. I think everyone is very excited to return to the beautiful city of Atlanta, I think. I don’t want to talk about pocket for anyone, but I think,” Mcafee continued.
From left to right, the Dodgers manager of Los Angeles, Dave Roberts, #30, Pittsburgh pirates, Paul Skenes, #30, and Pat Mcafee observed during the All-Star press conference in Coca-Cola Roxy on Monday, July 14, 2025 in Atlanta. (Photos of Daniel Shirey/MLB through Getty Images)
2025 MLB All-Star game that will be carried out in Braves’ Home Park after it was carried by the controversy of the Voting Law
“I think Pat responded perfectly and honestly,” Roberts intervened. “I appreciate the question. I appreciate your thoughts. I feel that I am excited to be here. I think it’s a big city. I think baseball fans are excited to be here and celebrate these great athletes.
“I am not a politician. I feel that everyone has the right to express the thoughts, but at this time I really choose to concentrate on the players of the game and be excited to be here. For me, to be able to handle these boys and drive against these boys, I feel honored.”
The 2021 Electoral Integrity Law placed new restrictions on the vote by mail, added limited voter identification requirements. Biden criticized the law as “Jim Crow on steroids.”
On Monday, the governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp MLB praised to return The game to Atlanta and creating economic opportunities for companies in the city.
“We are excited about the game that is finally here. I should have been here several years ago. They should never have done it to start, but fortunately the game returns,” Kemp said in an appearance in “Fox and friends”.
The manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dave Roberts, returns to the bench after making a launch change during the seventh entry in game 2 of the NL division against San Diego’s parents on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Los Angeles. (Photo AP/Ashley Landis)
“It is good for the Bravos organization. It is good for all sellers and small businesses in the stadium and its surroundings in the city of Atlanta in Cobb County and really for our entire state.”
