Phase 1 results are in! Here are the finalists to start All-Star Game
MLB has revealed the list of finalists to start the All-Star Game following the conclusion of the first phase of voting.
📍 Aftermath
The first phase of the MLB All-Star Game voting has concluded, with Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement being named as starters. The full list of finalists was revealed, with other notable players such as Aaron Judge and Mike Trout advancing to the next phase.
The voting process continues, with the final starters to be determined in subsequent phases.
Epilogue added 73d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The initial voting phase for All-Star Game starters has ended. MLB.com and USA Today have released the full list of finalists eligible to start the game.
Coverage emphasizes the impact on specific teams and players. The Cincinnati Enquirer describes the National League finalists outlook as bleak for the Reds, while Bless You Boys reports that three Tigers players are currently on the cut line.
Yahoo Sports notes that Shohei Ohtani faces competition for his spot. Attention now turns to the final selection of starters based on the established finalists list.
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Sources (12)
- How 'love of the game' led Blue Jays' Ernie Clement from minor-leaguer to all-star Sportsnet.ca · 75d ago
- Ranking All-Star Ballot finalist decisions, from toughest to easiest MLB.com · 75d ago broke it first
- MLB names its first 2 All-Star starters: Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement The New York Times · 75d ago
- Shohei Ohtani is the first Dodger to be named 2026 All-Star Los Angeles Times · 75d ago
- MLB All-Star Game voting: Shohei Ohtani, Ernie Clement named starters; Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, more advance CBS Sports · 75d ago
- MLB All-Star 2026: Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement receive automatic spots after winning Phase 1 of fan vote Yahoo Sports · 75d ago
- Here's the latest All-Star Ballot update MLB.com · 75d ago broke it first
- MLB All-Star Game starters: Full finalists list revealed after voting phase 1 USA Today · 75d ago
- All-Star voting update of National League finalists bleak for Reds Cincinnati Enquirer · 75d ago
- Phase 1 of All-Star voting concludes with three Tigers on the cut line Bless You Boys · 75d ago
- Shohei Ohtani has All-Star competition, Jazz Chisholm Jr. has a sweet tooth & Marlins broadcaster Jack McMullen talks Scotland-Miami invasion Yahoo Sports · 75d ago
- Phase 1 results are in! Here are the finalists to start All-Star Game MLB.com · 75d ago broke it first
Questions people are asking
What happened with the All-Star voting?
Phase 1 of the voting has concluded, and the list of finalists to start the All-Star Game has been revealed.
How are the Detroit Tigers faring in the results?
According to Bless You Boys, three Tigers are on the cut line.
Which players are mentioned as having competition?
Yahoo Sports reports that Shohei Ohtani has All-Star competition.
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