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MLB Announces 2023 All-Star Rosters

By Mark Polishuk | July 2, 2023 at 5:09pm CDT

The starters for the 2023 All-Star Game were already announced earlier this week, and today the league revealed the reserve selections and the pitching staffs for the National League and American League teams.  Fan balloting determined the game’s starters, while the reserves and pitchers were picked by a combination of the player ballot and selections from the league office.

This won’t be the final list of players involved, as some more substitutions will be announced later for players who are injured or who have opted not to participate.  Every team must have at least one player represented at the Midsummer Classic, and the starting pitchers for the game will be announced on July 10.

Of note, Shohei Ohtani will be in the game as both a DH and as a pitcher for the third consecutive season.  The Braves led all teams with eight All-Stars, while the Rangers weren’t far behind with six players chosen.  This year’s All-Star Game takes place in Seattle on July 11.

National League

  • Catcher: Sean Murphy, Braves
  • First Base: Freddie Freeman, Dodgers
  • Second Base: Luis Arraez, Marlins
  • Third Base: Nolan Arenado, Cardinals
  • Shortstop: Orlando Arcia, Braves
  • Outfield: Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves
  • Outfield: Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks
  • Outfield: Mookie Betts, Dodgers
  • Designated Hitter: J.D. Martinez, Dodgers
  • Pitchers: Alexis Diaz/Reds, Camilo Doval/Giants, Bryce Elder/Braves, Zac Gallen/Diamondbacks, Josiah Gray/Nationals, Josh Hader/Padres, Mitch Keller/Pirates, Clayton Kershaw/Dodgers, Justin Steele/Cubs, Spencer Strider/Braves, Marcus Stroman/Cubs, Devin Williams/Brewers
  • Position Players: Ozzie Albies/Braves, Pete Alonso/Mets, Nick Castellanos/Phillies, Elias Diaz/Rockies, Lourdes Gurriel Jr./Diamondbacks, Matt Olson/Braves, Austin Riley/Braves, Will Smith/Dodgers, Jorge Soler/Marlins, Juan Soto/Padres, Dansby Swanson/Cubs

American League

  • Catcher: Jonah Heim, Rangers
  • First Base: Yandy Díaz, Rays
  • Second Base: Marcus Semien, Rangers
  • Third Base: Josh Jung, Rangers
  • Shortstop: Corey Seager, Rangers
  • Outfield: Randy Arozarena, Rays
  • Outfield: Mike Trout, Angels
  • Outfield: Aaron Judge, Yankees
  • Designated Hitter: Shohei Ohtani, Angels
  • Pitchers: Felix Bautista/Orioles, Yennier Cano/Orioles, Emmanuel Clase/Guardians, Luis Castillo/Mariners, Gerrit Cole/Yankees, Nathan Eovaldi/Rangers, Kevin Gausman/Blue Jays, Sonny Gray/Twins, Kenley Jansen/Red Sox, Michael Lorenzen/Tigers, Shane McClanahan/Rays, Shohei Ohtani/Angels, Framber Valdez/Astros
  • Position Players: Yordan Alvarez/Astros, Bo Bichette/Blue Jays, Adolis Garcia/Rangers, Vladimir Guerrero Jr./Blue Jays, Austin Hays/Orioles, Whit Merrifield/Blue Jays, Salvador Perez/Royals, Jose Ramirez/Guardians, Luis Robert Jr./White Sox, Brent Rooker/Athletics, Adley Rutschman/Orioles
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2023 All-Star Game Newsstand Aaron Judge Adley Rutschman Adolis Garcia Alexis Diaz Austin Hays Austin Riley Bo Bichette Brent Rooker Bryce Elder Camilo Doval Clayton Kershaw Corbin Carroll Corey Seager Dansby Swanson Devin Williams Elias Diaz Emmanuel Clase Felix Bautista Framber Valdez Freddie Freeman Gerrit Cole J.D. Martinez Jonah Heim Jorge Soler Jose Ramirez Josh Hader Josh Jung Josiah Gray Juan Soto Justin Steele Kenley Jansen Kevin Gausman Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Luis Arraez Luis Castillo Luis Robert Marcus Semien Marcus Stroman Matt Olson Michael Lorenzen Mike Trout Mitch Keller Mookie Betts Nathan Eovaldi Nick Castellanos Nolan Arenado Orlando Arcia Ozzie Albies Pete Alonso Randy Arozarena Salvador Perez Sean Murphy Shane McClanahan Shohei Ohtani Sonny Gray Spencer Strider Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Whit Merrifield Will Smith (Catcher) Yennier Cano Yordan Alvarez Zac Gallen

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  1. Gumby82

    3 months ago

    The fact that the A’s have a part time DH in a horrible slump as their all-star representative should be enough evidence that every team doesn’t have to be represented. Not everyone should get a trophy in the Big Leagues.

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    • BarrelMan

      3 months ago

      The All-Star game is an inclusive event. No team should be left out. No parent should have to explain to a kid why the hometown squad wasn’t invited.

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      • Ham Fighter

        3 months ago

        Whit merryfield cmon

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      • getrealgone2

        3 months ago

        This is sarcasm, right?

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      • ShawnMcCullough

        3 months ago

        This is a joke right? If you’re home team is awful and no one deserves to go, then your team should not have an All Star.

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        • LordD99

          3 months ago

          It’s an exhibition to promote the game. Every team is represented. Don’t overthink it or overvalue it.

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        • Comrade Tipsy McBlotto

          3 months ago

          Shawn, let’s hope you never have kids. And if you do happen to lose your incel flavor and cause a seed to sprout, let’s hope she makes the right decision. Lose the grump, chump.

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        • Oddvark

          3 months ago

          If it was really about whether players deserve to go, such a large number of those invited wouldn’t be decided by fan vote.

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        • Viveleempireevil

          3 months ago

          Harsh.

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        • deweybelongsinthehall

          3 months ago

          Extend the roster even further and outside of the home team’s players, everyone else understands they may not get in. it’s not fair though for a player to not make it because another team “had’ to be represented.

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        • deweybelongsinthehall

          3 months ago

          When fans can stuff the ballot box to vote their team’s players in over those more deserving, it’s time to take the fans’ vote away. The league wonders why no one watches anymore? Too many non-deservibg players, no longer laying for WS home advantage and most importantly, interleague playing and free agency have ruined the AL vs NL intrigue of years past.

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        • RedLegJason

          3 months ago

          Don’t overvalue it, exactly. It’s an All-Star game played in the middle of the season. A guy who “deserves” it could still suck the rest of the way and not actually have an “All-Star” year. It’s meaningless, just for fun.

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        • JackStrawb

          3 months ago

          Agreed. After all, it’s called the “All Star Game,” not the “All Teams Game.”

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      • Curly Was The Smart Stooge

        3 months ago

        Why even keep score?
        No ones feelings should be hurt
        AL=0
        NL=0
        Now we can all breathe easier

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      • AFrenchBullDog

        3 months ago

        Are you kidding me pal? Daddy would whoop me with a switch if I didn’t run out a ground ball. These kids today are entitled punks. Needs to be more bean balls for all these slow home run trots. Would never catch a real gamer like David Eckstein walking around the bases

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        • Tigers3232

          3 months ago

          @ Afrench considering Eckstien had a whole 35 career homeruns, odds are at any given game you would not catch him making any HR trips around the bases b it walking, trotting, crawling, sprinting….

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      • GarryHarris

        3 months ago

        Esteury Ruiz may have been a better representative for the A’s.

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        • GooseGoslinGuy

          3 months ago

          42 SBs. and an average (so far) over .250. I agree. And as a rookie with speed he adds something different. But Rooker did look like the choice a month ago. Otherwise, it is impossible to find a worthy Athletic. Meanwhile, A;s fans can look over at the NL roster and see Matt Olson and Sean Murphy and wonder why.

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        • luca brasi

          3 months ago

          There are a lot of ignorant people in here. The major league players were given an opportunity to select one player for the All-Star game. The American league players chose Brent Rooker of Oakland. That says a lot about what American league players think of Brent Rooker.

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      • shyzer

        3 months ago

        I’m sure many A’s fans will be tuning in to catch Rooker’s pinch hit 4-pitch strikeout in extras.

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        • GarryHarris

          3 months ago

          You never know, accumulated statistics mean nothing during real time.

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        • luca brasi

          3 months ago

          Brent Rooker was selected by American league players to the position of designated hitter. He will be sharing that position with Ohtani. He will probably get two at bats.

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    • Irod54

      3 months ago

      This is where the NFL gets it right with Pro Bowl rosters, losing teams are not honored with Pro Bowlers

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      • hiflew

        3 months ago

        And no one watches the Pro Bowl. Do the math.

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      • Comrade Tipsy McBlotto

        3 months ago

        Tatis is probably the most obvious snub but it is clear that he wasn’t making it this year no matter what.

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    • GASoxFan

      3 months ago

      Red Sox got their pity pick via Jansen. I can think of others that make more sense though there too.

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      • acell10

        3 months ago

        they might have picked the wrong guy from Boston but Yoshida certainly should have made it so again your vitriol is misplaced.

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        • butch779988

          3 months ago

          Verdugo

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        • GASoxFan

          3 months ago

          Not really acell…

          First, these guys were voted on by the fans, balance picked by the players/coaching staff.

          Yoshida on defense has been bad.

          DRS -5, ARM-.6, rngr -.1, errr -.2, UZR -.9, UZR/150 -3, OAA -4, RAA -3

          There’s not a positive defensive metric for him on fangraphs. And, when you play a field position, defense matters too. And his offense is not so overwhelming to offset being below average in every single defensive metric.

          Yoshida had no place on an all star roster, there are more deserving players at his positon.

          He’s not a terrible player, but, they got it right not voting him in as an all star so far. If too many other guys end up hurt or pull out? Maybe they dip down to players of his level. But he isn’t cream of the crop.

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        • acell10

          3 months ago

          Again more misplaced vitriol. His offensive numbers more than justify his place on the all star team. Defense matters for the all star game but not to the extend you’re making it out to be. I’m sure you’d have grasped at whatever you could to not justify him or others not being there. that’s fine but still not a great argument.

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        • rsfan

          3 months ago

          Verdugo deserved it even more than yoshida imo

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        • rocky7

          3 months ago

          An All Star is supposed to have a glove too….if Yoshida is an average at best defensive player and there is amore deserving offensive/defensive player, he shouldn’t be elected.

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        • GASoxFan

          3 months ago

          Well, let’s look and see:

          Yoshida: 279 AB led to .305 BA, 17 2B, 2 3B, 9HR, 41R, 41RBI. 4 SB, Only 1.3 WAR.

          Let’s look at the starting OF:

          Arozarena: 289 AB, .284 avg, 9 2b, 1 3b, 15 HR, 51R, 57 RBI, 9 SB, 2.8 WAR

          Trout: 296 AB, .260avg, 14 2b, 1 3b, 17 HR, 53 R, 42 RBI, 2 SB, 2.8 WAR

          Judge: 175 AB, .291 avg, 10 2B, 19 HR, 42R, 40RBI, 3 SB, 2.3 WAR

          Alternates:

          Rooker: (A’s only representative, listed DH/LF)
          Hays: 278 AB, .313BA, 22 2B, 2 3B, 8 HR, 42R, 34 RBI, 2 SB, 2.1 WAR
          Alvarez: 202 AB, .277BA, 12 2B, 17HR, 41R, 55RBI, 2.0 WAR
          Garcia: 317 AB, .262 BA, 18 2B, 20HR, 61R, 66RBI, 6 SB, 3.0 WAR

          So, aside from OAK getting their one freebie as an alternate DH who also is a LF, which you can’t touch, who did Yoshida outshine so spectacularly they should be bumped?

          The answer is nobody.

          Be objective Accel. Not every player which every fan base has who are players who they like is among the best of the best deserving of an all star nod. WAR comparatively backs up his not being included.

          Maybe he slips into someone else’s slot, but, the voters were right to leave him off initially.

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        • acell10

          3 months ago

          I’m being objective. You’re clearly not .I’m not saying he earned a starting spot thats moving the goal posts on your argument. He certainly deserved to make the team. There is a difference.

          Hayes numbers aren’t all that dissimilar to Yoshida’s and in many of those counting stats they’re actually better.

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        • GASoxFan

          3 months ago

          Amd yet, Hays has almost twice the WAR. That means he’s doing better all around as a player. If your argument is Yoshi is about the same or slightly better on some counting stats offensively, but lacks even one positive defensive stat, guess who is better?

          The guy who plays better defense. And that’s not Yoshi.

          Hays has +4DRS, +.5 arm, +1.3rgrr, +.7errr, +2.5 UZR, and +5.1 UZR/150.

          Again. Be objective.

          If you say he ‘deserves to be on the team’s needs to be better than someone else he needs to replace. You can’t have 60 mam all star rosters of ‘deserving players’… no goal posts were moved. If he ‘deserves’ to be there, it means he has a better claim.

          You haven’t proven that.

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        • Comrade Tipsy McBlotto

          3 months ago

          “An all-star is supposed to have a glove too”… uh……. you ever heard of the DH? You can Google it.

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        • GASoxFan

          3 months ago

          Comrade, unfortunately, nobody was discussing the DH position with regard to that comment. If you read the context, it was with regard to a homer/front-office shill feeling slighted that the big ticket acquisition didn’t make the all-star team outright based on merit, and, only has a chance, and maybe at that, of slipping in as a replacement player due to others backing out.

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        • acell10

          3 months ago

          again: you’re not being objective. I said his stats were worthy of being on an all star team. you bringing up defensive stats to try and make your argument and I’m saying Yoshida as good if not better offensively which is more meaningful especially for an all star game.. hanging your hat on defensive statistics to make your argument is grasping at straws.

          Furthermore there is a DH spot which if you’re that hung up about his defensive metrics which again he’d be worthy of.

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        • acell10

          3 months ago

          no GA sox fan. it’s about a bitter malcontent jaded fan who let’s his hatred of the front office cloud almost every post they (you) make and fails to acknowledge that bias when making comments.. I don’t think Verdugo is worth of a spot as some have argued. nor do I think Jansen was (as I said earlier).

          I need to stop giving you more credit as I thought you were fairly astute but not everyone that disagrees with your world view is a shill for anyone.

          t

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        • GASoxFan

          3 months ago

          So, now you argue Yoshida would be a better DH than the other DHs on the all star roster?

          HINT: the all star roster isn’t as dysfunctional as a bloom team roster where over 1/3 of your position players are really just a DH.

          Ohtani slaughters Yoshida, blows him out of the water at DH. I’m not even willing to dignify your claim Yoshi deserves to serve as an all-star at DH and bump him with a response.

          So let’s move on.

          Alvarez we already covered. Bichette is a SS. Garcia we covered. Guerrero is a 1B. Hays we covered. Merrifield is a 2B. Perez is a C. Ramirez is a 3B.

          Robert has 312 ab, .276 avg, 21 2b, 24 hr, 59r, 46 rbi, 7 sb, and 4.0 WAR. He blows away Yoshi.

          Rooker we covered, and Rutschman is a C.

          So again, no room at the inn. Yoshi not good enough to displace anyone, other than the idea of wanting to bump rooker. Problem there is, rockers slot need to be replaced by some other A, since none of their other position players have been good enough to bump another incumbent to give the slot over.

          Rational thought and the realities of roster construction, competently done in a non-bloom manner mean you don’t just pick a bunch of dh types to play out of position.

          Your claims Yoshi is deserving of an all star nod outright, and not as a potential replacement, falls flat because he wasn’t good enough to earn it compared to his competition. It’s like saying every Olympic athlete was medal-worthy. No. Only those who ranked with the 3 best results are. Same here. Only those who were better than the others in the position played are ‘worthy’ within the rules

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        • acell10

          3 months ago

          Again in order to make your comment you have to try and burry bloom even in a post that has nothing to do with any decision of his. when I did I say he deserved to be the starter or make it over any of the starters? Never. Furthermore If have to make your argument by not sticking to the facts, moving goalposts around several times and bashing your favorite punching bag in bloom then it’s not a very strong one. I don’t need to prove my bonafides as a fan by bashing bloom all the time. Just when he deserves it.

          I said Yoshida was worthy of a spot more so than Jansen. I do think he were deserving of making it out right if that’s the decision that was made. There were other “token options” to chose from on the Sox. I think you’d strain credulity and rationality (although you’ve done that before) if you could make any kind of an argument for any of the A’s players.

          unfortunately Much like Afghanistan all your arguments are bombed out and depleted.

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        • deweybelongsinthehall

          3 months ago

          I use my eyes and ears but if you value WAR (I don’t as there are many intangibles not covered), Verdugo per Baseball Reference has a 2.7 war. Anyone who has looked at Boston knows how hard Fenway RF is and he’s played extremely well. Also, his throws are usually spot on. He saved the last two games with perfect throws. He may still get in as an injury replacement but he’s deserving to have been selected already.

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        • GASoxFan

          3 months ago

          Acell, goal posts have never moved.

          12 pitchers get selected in the AL. 12 pitchers get selected in the NL.

          Ohtani was selected as a DH. So he’s nominally also pitcher, but takes up the DH starter slot because, shocker, he was rightfully voted in as the starting DH.

          If you remove Jansen, a pitcher, you need to replace him with…. a pitcher.

          NOT A GLORIFIED DH who is a poor fielder. Unless you’re now saying Yoshi should be a relief pitcher for the AL squad, which is even more ridiculous.

          So, if you want Yoshi in as a DH or a LF, you must remove a position player from the AL roster. So tell us who, knowing that the As only rep can’t be deleted, and that Yoshi can only be a DH or an OF’er. So you can’t remove the backup 3B, SS, 2B, 1B, or C.

          What is so hard about that for you to comprehend? You can’t replace Jansen with Yoshida, Devers, or any other Red Sox glorified DH that takes the field due to the ineptitude of roster construction that put them playing somewhere beyond their skill set.

          If Yoshida were to simply play a little better, hit a few more HRs like a corner OF should instead of cheap fenway doubles, maybe he could EARN his way in – even the players didn’t vote him in. He may well get in as an alternate due to injuries. But he didn’t get snubbed either.

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        • acell10

          3 months ago

          The goal posts have moved several time.s Now you’re being pedantic by implying that I suggested Yoshida was a relief pitcher or that I said he was snubbed. I never said either of those things I tried to make it as simple as possible so that even you could understand. There are other worthy candidates to consider for the Red Sox spot unlike Oakland. If you have to stretch and strain to come up with things like “cheap Fenway doubles” to make your argument or bring up roster construction again it’s not a good one.

          according to many experts that follow the team both Yoshida and Verdugo were worthy of a spot. No matter how badly you want to diminish their numbers/stats/defense etc to an extreme point doesn’t mean they didn’t deserve a spot.

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        • GASoxFan

          3 months ago

          Once again, goal posts never moved, and once again, you refuse to answer.

          Acell, tell us, if he is so deserving, in your mind Yoshi takes WHO’S POSITION PLAYER SPOT?

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        • acell10

          3 months ago

          Just because you deny something does;t mean it isn’t true. you clearly are moving the goal posts.

          and I answered your question before. Perhaps you missed it because you got tired from moving the goal posts around on your argument.

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        • GASoxFan

          3 months ago

          No, you didn’t. Name an all star OF or DH who was worse than Yoshida, offensively AND defensively, to where Yoshi was robbed in your opinion.

          Problem is, there isn’t one unless you try removing the As only player which is required to have a slot for someone. And they don’t have a pitcher more deserving to take Bostons pity spot Jansen got (even though, as I said, I’d prefer to see Martin in the role, the players did vote.

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        • acell10

          3 months ago

          yes I did after you brought up a list of player and I suggested one but I’m not going to let you keep changing the terms of the argument again. Other players besides Jansen are as or more worthy than Jansen to get the spot no matter how much you want to deride it. Yoshida was one of them, other experts who follow the team regularly have said Verdugo and you brought up Martin so it’s not really pitty spot is it. That’s the point of the discussion.. Stop letting your hatred for the front office allow you to be such a tool

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        • GASoxFan

          3 months ago

          Has nothing to do with front office hatred, and, pity spot on the roster is correct.

          It’s just like you have hall-of-famers, and, good players that aren’t HOF worthy. Difference here is the rules say SOMEONE from Boston has to go. Doesn’t mean those guys are better than the other players already headed there.

          Use the lump on your shoulders to evaluate for yourself based on facts, don’t blindly follow what others say like a lemming. They engage in something called SPIN, and arent necessarily being neutral themselves. Yoshida is NOT a top 6 in the AL outfielder. Or even a Top 8. And that’s what the AS team ought to be.

          You’ve got to take everything into account – offense, defense, adjust for park related boosts, etc.

          Martin vs Jansen has some better peripherals, but, doesn’t have the sexy saves numbers. But as I said before, there really isn’t a position player on Boston that has put up numbers making them deserving of an outright nod. Maybe an alternate for Verdugo, but not outright. Boston has some decent pitchers, better than their position players certainly when comparing to the peers, so, that’s where the pity selection ought to come from for roster construction to make the best AL team.

          You attempt to link my dislike of bloom to any criticism of anything redsox, which, simply isn’t the case.

          Really, the fact that the players and coaches weren’t picking Red Sox position players in their voting should be proof positive of unbiased appraisal of how guys have been doing this season.

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        • rsfan

          3 months ago

          Gasoxfan- verdugo statistically is a top 6-8 outfielder this year though, and with judge, Alvarez and now trout’s injuries one of them is likely to make it as a replacement

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        • acell10

          3 months ago

          in this case your dislike of bloom criticism is valid if you think the only reason a red sox player is getting picked is for a pity spot

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      • LordD99

        3 months ago

        I suspect they’ll get another player with Judge and Alvarez unavailable.

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        • FenwayFanatic

          3 months ago

          Probably one of Verdugo or Yoshida because their outfielders.

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    • Tdat1979

      3 months ago

      Rooker was an All Star player in April, since then – not so much.

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      • hiflew

        3 months ago

        Can’t say that anymore. As of right now he is an All Star player no matter what anyone thinks.

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    • i like al conin

      3 months ago

      It’s not about giving out trophies so much as giving fans a representative for their team. This is an inclusive event for all of MLB.

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    • Kershaw's Lesser Known Right Arm

      3 months ago

      Ikr. At least have a league leader in there (Esteury Ruiz 42 stolen bases)

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    • SaltLakeBrave

      3 months ago

      Gumby, I couldn’t agree more with you. Shaking my head at people whining about inclusiveness. Sometimes exclusivity is better. To be an All-Star is exclusive.

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      • Hemlock

        3 months ago

        ALL-STARS

        NOT

        ALL-TEAMS

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    • hiflew

      3 months ago

      This is America where we have a Senate where every state gets equal representation. An in the House, every state is still represented by population grade. So consider Oakland much like Wyoming. They might not have many people, but they are still one of the United States of America. Just like Oakland is still one of the teams in Major League Baseball.

      Oakland’s fans already know they are not going to the postseason and they are likely going to lose the team altogether soon. Don’t take away their All Star too.

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      • Hemlock

        3 months ago

        > This is America where we have
        > a Senate where every state gets
        > equal representation.

        hifew,
        And no one wants to sit through a meeting of the Senate. I think they televise that on C-SPAN. We were talking about baseball, right?

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        • paleobros

          3 months ago

          Congress usually has speech timers, just like MLB.

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        • GooseGoslinGuy

          3 months ago

          hiflew is correct. I remember as a little kid when my team sucked. Having that single rep on the AS team was meaningful. It’s a tradition and a good one.

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      • i like al conin

        3 months ago

        I like this. It’s also about advertising in each market for the event, and continued promotion of the game to grow it. It’s all about as many eyeballs as possible in every market.

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        • Hemlock

          3 months ago

          No. Oakland punted this season. They didn’t acquire any decent players. They traded all of their good players. And they signed players for money that were probably not worth it to raise their budget, spend the revenue sharing money, appease the other owners, all for an eventual move to Las Vegas.

          That sort of team does not deserve representation in an all-star event by default. If one of their players earns it based on merit, then fine. No problems here. This team is a joke and it is not something that the sport should encourage or acknowledge by default.

          Each team in baseball should be trying their best to win every season. I don’t know what the endgame in Oakland is, aside from moving to Las Vegas, but the sport needs to correct this sort of behavior. It is damaging to the game.

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        • hiflew

          3 months ago

          If you don’t like it, don’t watch. The game is going to happen in this fashion whether you like it or not. If Brent Rooker appearing as a pinch hitter in the 8th inning is really going to destroy your Tuesday night, then by all means feel free to sit this one out.

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    • sufferforsnakes

      3 months ago

      Everyone gets a participation trophy.

      Sigh……..

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      • njbirdsfan

        3 months ago

        You do realize it’s the parents forcing the trophies on the kids….so why do you turn around and blame the kids?

        Sigh….

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        • acell10

          3 months ago

          it’s always hilarious when people of a certain generation blame “participation trophies” as if the people getting them were giving them to themselves

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      • hiflew

        3 months ago

        You do realize that the “every team is represented” policy has been in place since the beginning of the All Star Game in 1933. This is not a “hippie policy” or a ” millennial problem.” It is the exact same policy as when you grew up. The 1962 Mets, the worst team in modern history had an AS representative too. I just don’t get why it bothers people so much.

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    • placido my polanco

      3 months ago

      Tigers once sent Robert Fick to the all-star game. As a Tiger fan, I felt shame. But Fick heroically drove in the tying run off the bench, late in the game. In extras, both teams ran out of relievers, leading to the notorious tied all-star game. So we can thank Robert for the idiotic home-field advantage rule that was tied to the all-star game for years. He hit 270 w/ 17 HRs that year…

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    • Boxscore

      3 months ago

      At least that’s expected with the A’s being a rebuilding small market team. What’s the Red Sox’ excuse with only Jansen a 37 year old with fading perephrials as their only All star representative? Bloom has got to go!

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      • GASoxFan

        3 months ago

        Boxscore- some of that has to do with apathy and disinterest in this team by much of red sox nation. The fan voting lagged because Bloom built a clunker and the fans saw it coming.

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      • GooseGoslinGuy

        3 months ago

        What’s more fun? To watch the BoSox struggle, or the Mets??? Tough call!

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    • Moonlight Graham

      3 months ago

      It’s about engaging every fan base in all-star weekend. Being that it’s an exhibition, and the only time that the whole league—and all the fan bases, effectively—comes together, it makes sense. And it’s harmless.

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    • Dodger Dog

      3 months ago

      He was elected by the player vote,

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  2. SODOMOJO

    3 months ago

    Michael Lorenzen.
    Wait.
    Michael Lorenzen?

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    • pearcearrow

      3 months ago

      I agree. I was totally surprised. Better tigers to be on the team.

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    • Motor City Beach Bum

      3 months ago

      Foley should have been the pick.

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      • SODOMOJO

        3 months ago

        Yup, and that’s ^^^ coming from an actual Tigers fan!

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        • Armaments216

          3 months ago

          Maybe now Detroit gets to raise the asking price to acquire their All-star starting pitcher.

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  3. 2012orioles

    3 months ago

    Hays had “all star snub” written all over him. Glad he made it

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  4. FletcherFan69

    3 months ago

    They really tried to sneak Whit Merrifield in there and thought we wouldn’t notice

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    • Ham Fighter

      3 months ago

      Shohei and judge playing 2 games have better offense numbers then wit full first half stats

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    • Baron

      3 months ago

      I was amazed that Whit came in second in the voting. I’m a Jays fan, and I barely remember this guy exists. All-star voting has always been a mix of who’s had the best career, who’s having the best year, and who’s the most popular—Whit is, as usual, 0-for-3.

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  5. thebudlightknight

    3 months ago

    The best the Rockies could send was Elias Diaz??? This “every team must have an all star” bs is literally a joke…

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    • i like al conin

      3 months ago

      He’s had a good year

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    • Kershaw's Lesser Known Right Arm

      3 months ago

      He’s been alright. Though Ryan McMahon is having an underrated season

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      • hiflew

        3 months ago

        McMahon had a GREAT month long stretch, but the first month and a half of the year, he was awful offensively. He has had a great defensive year once Bud Black remembered he was a third baseman and not a second baseman.

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    • Hemlock

      3 months ago

      > Elias Diaz???

      He founded the Elias sports bureau, which helped get him picked.

      esb.com/

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    • hiflew

      3 months ago

      Diaz is leading NL catchers in hits and is 2nd in average and RBIs and 3rd in OPS. Who do you think is better?

      Or perhaps you just don’t watch Rockies games and have no idea what is going on there aside from the handful of games your team plays them.

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      • Kershaw's Lesser Known Right Arm

        3 months ago

        Wait you WILLINGLY watch Rockies games?

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        • hiflew

          3 months ago

          Yes I do. Problem with that?

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        • Kershaw's Lesser Known Right Arm

          3 months ago

          Why would you do that to yourself?

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        • hiflew

          3 months ago

          Love who you love no matter what anyone else thinks.

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        • Kershaw's Lesser Known Right Arm

          3 months ago

          Respect

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  6. all in the suit that you wear

    3 months ago

    Whit Merrifield with a .710 OPS?

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    • Tdat1979

      3 months ago

      He had better years with the Royals when he wasn’t an All Star

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      • all in the suit that you wear

        3 months ago

        Maybe Whit will set a record for the lowest OPS for a player named to the All-Star team. His OPS is actually .700 at the moment after going 0-4 today.

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        • In Seager We Trust

          3 months ago

          In recent memory, perhaps, but Trevino made it, and guys before were awful at SS/C/2nd etc.

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  7. Little Stevie Janowsky

    3 months ago

    Josiah gray in over lane Thomas is an absolute joke

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    • Datashark

      3 months ago

      while your argument is sound, but Lane was challenged by a lot of OFs where SPs do not have much depth

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  8. Braves Butt-Head

    3 months ago

    So basically it gonna be the Braves vs. the Rangers lol

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  9. giantwarrioras49ersraiders

    3 months ago

    Patrick Bailey deserves it more than Diaz.. dude can’t even hold a runner

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    • YourDreamGM

      3 months ago

      1 per team

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  10. GardenstateSox

    3 months ago

    Where’s devers???

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    • Braves Butt-Head

      3 months ago

      In Boston

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      • GooseGoslinGuy

        3 months ago

        He has the offensive numbers.

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    • GASoxFan

      3 months ago

      Home where he belongs. His defense is so bad he should NEVER be an all star as a 3b. If he wanted to be a dh? Maybe.

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  11. Braves Butt-Head

    3 months ago

    Then add all the former Braves with Freddie, Swanson, Soler and even Kevin Gausman for the AL

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  12. FenwayFanatic

    3 months ago

    Scam Verdugo, Devers or Yoshida aren’t here

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    • YourDreamGM

      3 months ago

      Who are you taking out for them?

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      • FenwayFanatic

        3 months ago

        Kenley and Merrifield

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        • YourDreamGM

          3 months ago

          That’s fair enough. Although they probably wanted a arm so that’s why Kenley got the nod.

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        • FenwayFanatic

          3 months ago

          Even Chris Martin was better than Kenley

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  13. orange2001

    3 months ago

    I thought Carlos Estevez should have been an all-star. 20 for 20 in save opportunities and a sub 2 ERA.

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    • i like al conin

      3 months ago

      No question. 21 straight saves and a sub 2 ERA.

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      • orange2001

        3 months ago

        Yup. Just got his 21st save a few minutes ago.

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    • YourDreamGM

      3 months ago

      Winning

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    • ItsKirsten

      3 months ago

      When its a player vote, the peripherals matter more than the baseball card stats unfortunately.

      1.28WHIP, 3.8FIP

      Players vote for who they fear. That said Clase shouldn’t be in, so arguments for Estevez and Duran are not unheard of.

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      • enjoylindor

        3 months ago

        As a Guardians fan I agree that Estevez should be in over Clase (and I said this before last night). Estevez has been outstanding this year

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  14. wagner13

    3 months ago

    I understand some of the questionable selections, as they want to ensure every team has a representative.

    But can someone attempt to justify the inclusion of Strider and Merrifield for me?

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    • Kershaw's Lesser Known Right Arm

      3 months ago

      Strider has the big strikeout #s and a low FIP. I cannot for the life of me justify Whit Merrifield.

      I think the more concerning part is that the players (and Manfred) choose the reserves and come up with Merrifield, Josiah Gray, Michael Lorenzen, Kenley Jansen, etc.

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    • blindsided789

      3 months ago

      Strider as in Spencer Strider? Did you mean to type someone else’s name?

      He’s one of the top pitchers in the NL, there’s no question he deserves it. Do you have a reason why you think he shouldn’t be included?

      If I was going to question a Braves selection here it would be Austin Riley, he’s been solid but there are probably better choices since they have so many guys already.

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      • wagner13

        3 months ago

        I probably should’ve looked into Strider a bit more. I wouldn’t say he’s been spectacular by any means, but the next-best candidates are probably only equally deserving (if that), so he’s borderline IMO. I stand corrected.

        I agree on Riley and would add Swanson to the list as well

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        • blindsided789

          3 months ago

          I would say that leading the league in strikeouts by almost 40 ks over the next guy is pretty spectacular IMO (he has 155 over 98 or so innings, next closest is Mitch Keller with 118). He’s on pace for almost 300 k’s which hasn’t happened since 2002 with Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson if Google wasn’t lying to me. Also leads the NL in xFIP.

          Swanson actually leads the NL in fWAR for shortstops so he is absolutely deserving of his spot as well.

          NL players who shouldn’t have gotten in: Castellanos, Gurriel, Alonso, Gray, Riley, Williams.

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        • wagner13

          3 months ago

          I really should not have commented; I’m not with it today.

          Regarding the NL players that shouldn’t have gotten in, consider that the likes of Castellanos, Alonso, Gray, and Williams are the lone representatives for their teams, so they got in by default. Although, it might have made more sense to name Nimmo and Thomas All-stars in lieu of Alonso and Gray, respectively

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        • JAMES JACOBSEN

          3 months ago

          Swanson is on the list.

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        • JAMES JACOBSEN

          3 months ago

          Swanson is on the All Star Team.

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        • Kaz

          3 months ago

          I’m sorry but multiple people have had 300 strikeout seasons since Curt Schilling and Randy Johnson. Off the top of my head without looking it up I can tell you that Verlander, Kershaw, Scherzer and Cole have all had 300 strikeout seasons during their careers.

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        • blindsided789

          3 months ago

          All good, we’re all here to discuss the sport we love. Totally agree that Nimmo and Thomas are more deserving. Have a good rest of your night.

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        • blindsided789

          3 months ago

          Thanks, yes I researched a little more and my initial Google search did fail me. Verlander, Scherzer, Cole, Sale, and Kershaw have all done it once in their careers. Point still stands that it’s a pretty special accomplishment if Strider manages to pull it off.

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      • southi

        3 months ago

        TBH I was kinda surprised when Riley was named an all-star, BUT then when I looked at the other NL thirdbasemen and also remembered how the reserves are chosen, it is little wonder given his past excellence that Riley is perceived as a superior choice by his peers.

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  15. YourDreamGM

    3 months ago

    Bednar should get in if someone can’t go.

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    • cornwhisperer

      3 months ago

      Bednar should have been in from the start

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      • YourDreamGM

        3 months ago

        Only if it’s over Keller. Every other pitcher seems as worthy or more so than Bednar. Starters are always more appealing than relievers.

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  16. Kruk's Left Nut

    3 months ago

    Michael Lorenzen is a much worse pick than Rooker. He was at least a leading hitter in the league for a decent chunk of the year.

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  17. scruffmcgruff

    3 months ago

    I can’t remember the last time my O’s sent 4 guys to the All Star game lol

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  18. Hebner3B

    3 months ago

    Bednar should be in there. Cutch would be a great pick too.

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  19. Pete'sView

    3 months ago

    Michael freakin’ Lorenzen? An all-star? How about Riley Greene or Alex Lange or a hot dog vendor at Comerica? Lorenzen is an embarrassment.

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    • Motor City Beach Bum

      3 months ago

      Greene hasn’t played enough. Lange had a bad June and too many walks. Jason Foley should have been the guy, or even Erod who has been hurt.

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  20. rondon

    3 months ago

    Nico Hoerner is quietly having a very solid year. I won’t be surprised if he’s a multiple time all- star before he’s done.

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  21. Central Valley

    3 months ago

    Patrick Bailey is quickly making a name for himself in MLB. I see him making many All Star games in the near future.

    Curious what the Giants do with Joey Bart?

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    • cornwhisperer

      3 months ago

      Didn’t he sing “Easy Lover” with Phil Collins? Catchy tune

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      • Datashark

        3 months ago

        *Phillip

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        • cornwhisperer

          3 months ago

          Joking. Sorry. Poor attempt

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    • Datashark

      3 months ago

      Giants will have to move Bart, but he is not making the return very good right now.
      but he will run out of options for next year.

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  22. miltpappas

    3 months ago

    Austin Hays? Really?

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    • Haloeffect

      3 months ago

      Austin Hays is awesome. Tune in sometime.

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    • ItsKirsten

      3 months ago

      The guy who was leading the AL in BA until last week?

      The electric defender?

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  23. GiantJim

    3 months ago

    I hope J.D. Davis gets added. Leads N.L. third baseman in lots of categories. Close to being a snub.

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  24. Datashark

    3 months ago

    5 Dodgers?! 2Padres, 1 Giant, 1 A’s.

    wow.

    Giants I guess play as a team without stars and virtual tie with Dodgers and 8 games better than padres and get as much representation as the lowly A’s

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    • Gmen777

      3 months ago

      For me J.D. Davis should have made it over Riley and Wade should have made it somewhere as he has the highest OBP and the second highest WAR of all 1B (only behind Freeman).

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  25. Michael Chaney

    3 months ago

    If the Blue Jays had a talentless roster with no other representatives, I could understand Merrifield making it. But they have other (deserving) players that made it, so I can’t find any possible explanation for him getting in

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  26. Old York

    3 months ago

    Worst all-star rosters ever.

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  27. ohyeadam

    3 months ago

    Really thought Twins reliever Duran would make it

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  28. orange2001

    3 months ago

    So the Angels have 3 all-star selections?

    OF Mike Trout
    DH Shohei Ohtani
    SP Shohei Ohtani

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  29. Ignorant Son-of-a-b

    3 months ago

    As a Mariners fan, it’s really embarrassing that Seattle is hosting the All-Star Game yet is only represented by one dude, and one not even voted in. Back in 2001 we had (it seems) a plethora of guys voted in , the year we won 116 games. We were probably over-represented. Anywho, that’s the way the chips fall sometimes, and tbh there is nobody on our team deserving to take anyone’s place anyway.

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  30. Datashark

    3 months ago

    A’s Ruiz may deserve it more than Rooker — 42 SBs leads league

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    • Rsox

      3 months ago

      Agreed. Rooker got off to a hot start but the league has started to figure him out. Ruiz should definitely be the A’s rep at the game. Speed never goes into a slump

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  31. Melchez17

    3 months ago

    Reds, Nationals, Brewers, Phillies, Giants, Mets and Pirates have just 1 representative? Is that a record?

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    • Melchez17

      3 months ago

      Rockies too

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    • Melchez17

      3 months ago

      Mariners, Twins, Tigers, Red Sox, White Sox, Royals, and A’s in the AL with only 1 representative. 15 teams with just 1 rep.
      Did they give up on parity?

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    • hiflew

      3 months ago

      I think a lot of those will change once replacements start being named.

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  32. Rsox

    3 months ago

    I disagree with Jansen as the Sox rep. Devers, Turner, Yoshida, Verdugo, heck Jarren Duran all would have made more sense

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    • GASoxFan

      3 months ago

      Except none of those were pitchers. Now if you argued Bello, or Martin, or a couple others were more deserving you have a better claim.

      It has to be someone who fits the roster construction too

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  33. Braves_saints_celts

    3 months ago

    Whit over wander Franco? This is a joke right?

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    • ItsKirsten

      3 months ago

      Player vote, Players don’t vote for bad teammates.

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      • Braves_saints_celts

        3 months ago

        He’s young and made a mistake, got punished for it and his team has rallied behind him, but okay, he still deserves a nod over whit any day of the week.

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        • ItsKirsten

          3 months ago

          A possible other issue, would be the whole showing off flipping the ball to himself.

          Players really did not like that at all.

          Performance wise absolutely.

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        • southi

          3 months ago

          Just because stat wise Franco is a far superior player, obviously his peers (which are part of the selection process for reserves) didn’t perceive his addition as a positive.

          Personally i don’t understand Whitfield’s inclusion when the Jays already had a representative, BUT I can certainly understand why a player might think Franco is a minus at this point.

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  34. JackPine

    3 months ago

    I’d hate to be Lorenzen, I’d feel like such a fraud. Lange, Foley, Cisnero, Erod, Greene and Holton are all more deserving. Do they avoid choosing injured players because they’ll just have to replace them? Because there’s no other justification for choosing Lorenzen over erod

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  35. Braves_saints_celts

    3 months ago

    Notable snubs from what I can tell so far
    Ketel marte
    Wander Franco
    Carlos estevez
    Josh Naylor
    Ryan McMahon
    Johan duran
    Rafael devers
    Esteury Ruiz
    Masataka yoshida
    Alex verdugo
    Lane Thomas
    David bednar
    Jd Davis
    Lamont wade jr
    Thairo Estrada
    Etc

    There could definitely be a case for each and everyone of these players and yet some have cases that mirror their competition by Miles and weren’t picked. This is crazy. As a braves fan I’m stoked we have so much representation, but some of these picks are not a good look.

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    • Braves_saints_celts

      3 months ago

      Paul Goldschmidt
      Fernando tatis jr
      Matt Chapman
      Isaac paredes
      Brandon Drury
      Spencer steer
      Christian walker
      Luke raley
      Nolan Gorman
      Geraldo perdomo
      Matt McClain
      Francisco lindor
      Brandon nimmo
      Tj friedl
      Josh lowe
      Kyle tucker
      Ezequiel Duran
      Jason Foley
      Merrill Kelly
      George Kirby
      Michael Wacha
      Alex Cobb
      Jon gray
      Zach eflin

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      • Braves_saints_celts

        3 months ago

        So much talent with only a few roster spots, this is crazy. At the same time though like I said some of these names belonged while others actually picked did not. It is what it is though

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        • Braves_saints_celts

          3 months ago

          Nathaniel lowe
          Evan Phillips
          Bryan Reynolds
          Bryan bello
          Chris martin
          I need to stop I can keep going lol
          The message stays the same nonetheless

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        • hiflew

          3 months ago

          I would imagine several of those names will end up on teams due to injuries or pitcher rest.

          I also don’t think Tatis is eligible since he was suspended. I may be wrong on that though.

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        • Braves_saints_celts

          3 months ago

          I agree, as they should, and I know a lot of the names I listed wouldn’t actually be all stars but most of them could have a case made for them vs some of the people actually selected. It is what it is though.

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        • TDR

          3 months ago

          Definitely a sizeable list, but I’ll just add Ha Song Kim, top ten in position player WAR and might be the best infield defender in baseball. Shame he is getting zero recognition.

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        • Braves_saints_celts

          3 months ago

          You’re right. I literally went stat diving while looking up players who have been having terrific years. How did I forget him? Nonetheless he and many others I listed can definitely have a case made for them to be an all star over some selected.
          Kyle tucker
          Lucas giolito
          Brandon marsh
          Jesus luzardo
          Nico horner
          Eddie rosario
          Jake Fraley

          And like I’ve repeated myself on this is just stat diving and players that could have a case made for them, not saying they deserve to be all stars, even though some do over some of the ones selected. Some of these players are good offensively but not defensively
          Some are average at both but have had good seasons to date, either way this season has been a blast and I look forward to watching the rest of it all the way through and from a personal stand point stoked to hopefully see my braves dominate from here on out. Some definite head scratching snubs and some yeah I can see why they got snubbed. Either way I hope the guys who did get snubbed continue playing great and the ones who didn’t I hope they don’t let up as well. This has been an amazing season as I said and I can’t wait for more baseball!

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  36. njbirdsfan

    3 months ago

    With the way the hype machine is in overdrive these days it wouldn’t shock me if a petition to have every AL lineup slot filled in with Ohtani begins circulation. Everyone else there just to play defense.

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    • Braves_saints_celts

      3 months ago

      Nathaniel lowe
      Evan Phillips
      I need to stop I can keep going lol
      The message stays the same nonetheless

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    • Braves_saints_celts

      3 months ago

      My bad I meant for that to be a reply to my post

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  37. Kershaw's Lesser Known Right Arm

    3 months ago

    No one knows who he is and no one would care anyway because he’s a Dodger, but Evan Phillips has been one of the most dominant relievers in baseball the last two seasons. And he also has one of the best stories in baseball, for what it’s worth

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  38. Nats ain't what they used to be

    3 months ago

    You have to wonder if a few of these guys are embarrassed about being picked. They know they should not be there except for the every team rule.

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  39. This one belongs to the Reds

    3 months ago

    Large markets over represented as usual. Should be called all money team instead of all stars.

    Then we have the large market fans complain that every team is represented.

    Pathetic on all counts.

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    • Caylor

      3 months ago

      TOBTTR– Here’s the actual breakdown (market size, team, and number of 2023 All-Star representatives per team):

      Large Market 10– Yankees (2), Mets (1), Dodgers (5), Angels (2), Cubs (3), White Sox (1), Phillies (1), Rangers (6), Braves (8), Red Sox (1)

      Middle Market 10– Astros (2), Blue Jays (4), Nationals (1), Giants (1), A’s (1), Diamondbacks (3), Mariners (1), Rays (3), Tigers (1), Twins (1)

      Small Market 10– Rockies (1), Marlins (2), Guardians (2), Cardinals (1), Pirates (1), Orioles (4), Padres (2), Royals (1), Reds (1), Brewers (1)

      For what it’s worth.

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      • Gmen777

        3 months ago

        I’m almost positive the Giants are actually large market. If the A’s go through with their move to Vegas the Giants will have the largest single media market of any team. Not that it drastically alters your point.

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        • ItsKirsten

          3 months ago

          The jays are also a massive market.

          Toronto is a mega city and they have all of canada.

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        • This one belongs to the Reds

          3 months ago

          Houston and Seattle are large markets too.

          Add those to SF and Toronto and the point stands.

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        • Caylor

          3 months ago

          There’s an MLB team market breakdown article that I read not too long ago. When I find the link I’ll post it here.

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        • Caylor

          3 months ago

          cbssports.com/mlb/news/why-mlb-market-size-isnt-an…

          The teams grouped together by market size are listed near the bottom of the article. I’m sure this is subject to opinion (but it’s what I based my post on). If I made a mistake in my interpretation, please feel free to share more thoughts.

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        • This one belongs to the Reds

          3 months ago

          The difference between large market and small market in baseball isn’t solely a matter of market size as many large market advocates try to sell but more a matter of the income from their local TV deal, which usually is much more massive than the small markets, even before you include attendance and merchandising. In some cases, it virtually pays player salaries alone.

          That was what helped SD. Now that that local TV deal has fallen by the wayside, it will be interesting to see what that team does because MLB will not be subsidizing them for their losses, that’s for sure. Those teams that did not overspend may be in good shape due to the failure of the RSNs. Hopefully no teams will go bankrupt for overspending like the failed Sinclair shell company.

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        • Caylor

          3 months ago

          Thanks for your insight.

          Reply
        • Hawktattoo

          3 months ago

          Seattle is actually a middle market…ranked number 12.

          Reply
  40. tbone0816

    3 months ago

    Nolan Gorman should be there!!

    Reply
  41. bottlebatgroh

    3 months ago

    Twins traded away Arraez, Rooker, and Cano. Not so smart. And Steer and Wade Jr are on the bubble for replacement all-stars. That would be something: 5 all-stars whom they gave away. Has that ever been done before?

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  42. jmaggio76

    3 months ago

    miss the days when a maximum of 2 players per team were put in the game… yes it good to see the popular players I know, but something about 2 per team was always right

    Reply
    • orange2001

      3 months ago

      Two is too low. But maybe max at three or four per team.

      Reply
      • jmaggio76

        3 months ago

        gotta figure 2 gives you 30 players…. per league. that’s more than enough. but I hear ya. regardless two per team should be maximum, this way you truly are getting full representation as well as best of a team… I mean the braves could easily have 8 lol… but imagine how hard it’d be to narrow it down… makes it worth it

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  43. In Seager We Trust

    3 months ago

    This is a redux of the Braves vs Rangers series. The NL won 2 of 3 against the AL last time, so it seems the Braves/NL may win this one for once.

    Reply
  44. Hebner3B

    3 months ago

    I’m really not interested in the All Star Game since inter-league play started, it’s just not the same.

    Reply
  45. RShore05

    3 months ago

    I don’t know why MLB doesn’t add an extra 2-3 roster spots per team for the ASG every year? If they’re going to have at least 1-player representative for each of the 30-team’s then they should add an extra spot or 2. Bc guy’s like Rooker, Lorenzen, Gray would NOT have made the ASG if the rule weren’t in play. Biggest snub(s) imo have to be:
    AL-
    C.Estevez-LAA
    J.Naylor-CLE
    K.Tucker-HOU
    NL-
    C.Walker/M.Kelly-ARI
    D.Bednar-PIT
    F.Tatis-SD

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