Max Fried embraced his 'Uncle Max' role and stole the All-Star break off the field originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Just because he skipped pitching Tuesday night’s All‑Star Game doesn’t mean Max Fried wasn’t working. The Yankees ace may not have taken the mound, but he was doing duty as “Uncle Max.”

Every now and again, there will be a pitcher somewhere in the major leagues who develops one of the simplest yet most aggravating ailments a pitcher can get.