Philadelphia hosts MLB All-Star Game with five Phillies

Philadelphia is set to host Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14, marking the first time the Midsummer Classic will be played at Citizens Bank Park. The event is the centerpiece of a multi-day festival of baseball that will bring national attention to the city and its home team.

Five Phillies players were selected to the National League roster: starting outfielder Brandon Marsh, first baseman Bryce Harper, designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, and pitchers Cristopher Sánchez and Jhoan Duran. For Marsh and Duran, this is their first All-Star selection. Harper earned his ninth selection as a commissioner’s legend pick, while Sánchez makes his second appearance in three years and Schwarber his fourth overall. Notably, Philadelphia ace Zack Wheeler, despite a strong season, was not included on the initial roster.

The All-Star festivities will begin on Friday, July 10, with the HBCU Swingman Classic at Citizens Bank Park. The game will feature 50 players from historically Black college and university baseball programs, selected by a committee that includes Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. Phillies legend Jimmy Rollins will manage the event.