The Miami Marlins will host the 2017 All-Star Game, it was announced on Friday.

Rob Manfred's announcement came at a news conference at Marlins Park.

Among those attending were Gov. Rick Scott, team owner Jeffrey Loria, and a handful of current and former players who have been All-Stars, including Giancarlo Stanton, Jose Fernandez and Gary Sheffield.

"It's great to have an All-Star Game here," Scott said. With a smile he added, "I hope we have them every year now."