2003 MLB All-Star Game Official Baseball Unused Chicago White Sox Host UnsignedOfficial 2003 MLB All Star Game baseball This is known as the first All Star game to "count" in the MLB as it was the first year that the game decided home field advantage for the team representing the AL or NL in the World Series; the American League won 7 6, ultimately awarding the New York Yankees home field advantage in the World Series (although they would end up losing to the Florida Marlins) Angels left fielder and American League starter