Weekend Watchdog

My son was born in 1997, about a week before that year's All-Star game. The American League has not lost since then.
The National League tries to regain its winning ways Tuesday in St. Louis, following Monday's home run derby and assorted contests.
I grew up during the era of National League dominance, when the senior circuit won 19 of 20 games between 1963 to 1982. It's wild to think the American League hasn't lost since Philadelphia in 1996, although the two leagues tied in 2002.
That tie brought out several rules changes, including giving the winning side home-field advantage in the World Series. Six straight years the AL has hosted Game 1, but each league has won three times since then.
It's nice to have home-field advantage, but it's not an overwhelming difference.
Before the All-Star break, there's some more baseball to play.
The Nationals visit Houston for a series on MASN, while the Orioles return home to play Toronto on MASN2.
Saturday on FOX, you'll get either the Yankees at Angels or Cardinals at Cubs. ESPN has the Cardinals and Cubs on the Sunday night game, while the Dodgers visit the Brewers Sunday on TBS.
Hard to believe, but TNT's run covering NASCAR ends Saturday night with the Chicago race.
The Tour de France continues, with coverage on Versus each morning. And highlight shows in the afternoon and night.
Lance Armstrong, you know. The many bike riders in the packs, so close together you wonder how they ride, you don't know. But it can be interesting to watch, especially the mountain stages.
Most of the top golfers are across the Atlantic, getting ready for the British Open. Those who stayed behind will be at the John Deere Classic this weekend on CBS.