Phase 1 voting for MLB 2026 All-Star Game began this Wednesday. Fãs can choose the starters from both leagues for the game scheduled for July 14th at Citizens Bank Park, at Philadelphia. The first stage runs until noon on June 25th.
Cada club nominated one player per infield and DH position, in addition to three for the outfield. Phase 1 defines the finalists, with the leader in each position guaranteeing an automatic place as starter. A second phase of voting takes place between June 29th and July 2nd.
Primeira base brings together candidates with good hitting power
Vladdy Guerrero Jr., of Toronto Blue Jays, is looking for a third consecutive year as a starter at American League. Seu’s home run power declined early in the season, but he has experience with six previous selections.
Do On the other hand, names like Andrew Benintendi, from Chicago White Sox, and Ben Rice, from New York Yankees, appear as threats. Murakami, also of White Sox, recorded 20 home runs in the team’s first 55 games before injuring his right hock.
Na National League, Freddie Freeman, from Los Angeles Dodgers, aims for the fourth title in a row. Matt Olson, from Atlanta Braves, leads in extra-base hits. Bryce Harper, from Philadelphia Phillies, once again shows strength with the bat.
- Andrew Benintendi (White Sox) and Ben Rice (Yankees) seek first selection
- Nolan Schanuel (Angels) and other mashers compete for spots in the AL
- Christian Walker (Diamondbacks) appears as an option in NL
Segunda base has an even dispute between veterans and young people
Gleyber Torres, from Detroit Tigers, defends the title of AL starter obtained last season. Seus numbers have dropped a little, which opens the way for competitors.
Bazzana, from Cleveland Guardians, records high OPS. Jazz Chisholm Jr., from New York Yankees, and other names like Clement, from Toronto Blue Jays, put pressure on. Jose Altuve, from Houston Astros, continues to recover from an oblique injury.
In NL, Ketel Marte, from Arizona Diamondbacks, appears as the favorite. Edwards, from Miami Marlins, and Turang, from Milwaukee Brewers, seek debut. Wetherholt, from St. Louis Cardinals, impressed in his MLB debut.
Terceira base highlights defensive and offensive strength
José Ramírez, of Cleveland Guardians, leads AL in steals and chases 30-30 season. Caminero, from Tampa Bay Rays, and Jung, from Texas Rangers, fight for the top in home runs and OPS.
Na National League, Manny Machado, of San Diego Padres, faces low numbers this season. Nolan Arenado, now Arizona Diamondbacks, is enjoying a resurgence. Bregman, from Chicago Cubs, and Muncy, from Los Angeles Dodgers, also enter the fray.
Shortstop brings together young, rising talents
Jacob Wilson, from Oakland Athletics, is out with a shoulder injury. Detroit Tigers’s McGonigle leads in WAR among rookies. Rocchio, from Cleveland Guardians, and Bobby Witt Jr, from Kansas City Royals, show consistency.
Francisco Lindor, from New York Mets, recovers from hock injury. Washington Nationals’s CJ Abrams leads OPS among MLB shortstops. De La Cruz, from Cincinnati Reds, and Lopez, from Miami Marlins, complete the strong lineup in NL.
Catcher’s Posição has injuries influencing favorites
Cal Raleigh, of Seattle Mariners, the 2025 home run leader, is on the injured list. Jeffers, from Minnesota Twins, and Langeliers, from Oakland Athletics, appear as options in the AL.
Will Smith, from Los Angeles Dodgers, defends title in NL, but numbers have dropped. Baldwin, from Atlanta Braves, Contreras, from Milwaukee Brewers, and Hicks, from Miami Marlins, lead the offensive categories.
Outfield brings together established and fit stars
Aaron Judge, from New York Yankees, appears as the clear favorite in the AL. Riley Greene of Detroit Tigers leads in batting average. Mike Trout, from Los Angeles Angels, returns to producing at a high level.
Ronald Acuña Jr., from Atlanta Braves, heated up at the end of May. Pete Crow-Armstrong, from Chicago Cubs, and Kyle Tucker, from Los Angeles Dodgers, complete strength in NL. Corbin Carroll, from Arizona Diamondbacks, leads in triples.
Designated hitter favors power hitters
Ryan O’Hearn changed teams, but Alvarez of Houston Astros leads OPS among DHs. Yainer Díaz, from Baltimore Orioles, and Basallo compete for space in the AL.
Shohei Ohtani, from Los Angeles Dodgers, remains a reference in NL. Schwarber of Philadelphia Phillies leads home runs. Herrera, from St. Louis Cardinals, and Schmitt, of San Francisco Giants, seek debut.
Fãs vote up to five times a day on the official MLB website. An extra vote appears via the KONAMI eBaseball MLB app. All-Star Game 2026 takes place at Philadelphia, home of Philadelphia Phillies.