I used to love the All Star game. I used to know all the starters and most of the alternates. I watched the game last night and I only recognized a handful of players - Judge, Ohtani, Kershaw and a few others.
AL Starters
C: Cal Raleigh (SEA)
1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR)
2B: Gleyber Torres (DET)
3B: Junior Caminero (TB) +
SS: Jacob Wilson (ATH)
OF: Aaron Judge (NYY)
OF: Riley Greene (DET)
OF: Javier Báez (DET)
DH: Ryan O'Hearn (BAL)
SP: Tarik Skubal (DET)
NL Starters
C: Will Smith (LAD)
1B: Freddie Freeman (LAD)
2B: Ketel Marte (AZ)
3B: Manny Machado (SD)
SS: Francisco Lindor (NYM)
OF: Ronald Acuña Jr. (ATL)
OF: Pete Crow-Armstrong (CHC)
OF: Kyle Tucker (CHC)
DH: Shohei Ohtani (LAD)
SP: Paul Skenes (PIT)
It used to be a real game. Now it is more of an exhibition like the NBA all star game.
That being said, the home run shoot out was an interesting way to end the game quickly. Hopefully those home runs will not count for All Star game records.
It was also interesting that they allowed teams to challenge balls and strikes. I believe you get two in a game and unlimited if you are successful.
Also, last month Jacob Misiorowski was pitching in the minors. His first MLB appearance was June 12, 2025!! He pitched in last night’s game.
Last edited by Rainger99; 07-16-2025 at 01:19 PM.
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