MLB Announces 2026 All-Star Game Rosters

Major League Baseball announced the complete rosters for the 2026 All-Star Game on Saturday, setting the stage for the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday, July 14, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The starting lineups were determined by fan vote, while the reserves and pitchers were selected through a combination of player ballots and selections by the Commissioner's Office, ensuring all 30 teams are represented.

The National League will feature 33 players, one more than the American League's 32, due to Philadelphia's Bryce Harper being named a special "Legend Pick" by Commissioner Rob Manfred. The Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Philadelphia Phillies lead all clubs with five All-Stars each. In the American League, the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, and Tampa Bay Rays top the circuit with four selections apiece. A total of 26 players are first-time All-Stars, including four rookies.

The fan voting process produced the starters, with Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement and Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani earning the most votes in their respective leagues, allowing them to bypass the second phase of voting. Ohtani, a leading National...