Balloting is underway through 4 p.m. ET on Friday in the Esurance MLB All-Star Game Final Vote, a 92-hour blitz in which unique campaign alliances will form, digital balloting records probably will fall, and you decide the 34th and final roster spots for the 87th Midsummer Classic next Tuesday at Petco Park in San Diego.
All-Star rosters packed with dynamic talent
On Tuesday night’s Esurance All-Star Selection Show, starting lineups and rosters for the American League and National League clubs were announced for the 87th Midsummer Classic, and fans now have until 4 p.m. ET on Friday to participate in the Esurance All-Star Game Final Vote to determine how the rosters round out.
DYK: Facts to know about All-Star rosters
The rosters are mostly set the for the 2016 All-Star Game presented by MasterCard at Petco Park, and they contain some familiar faces, but also plenty of new ones.
Get to know the 2016 All-Stars in GIFs
The Midsummer Classic is almost here.
Unable to enlist in Reserves, Pena to work with Army
Shortly after tweeting that he planned to join the United States Army Reserve, backup catcher Brayan Pena clarified on Tuesday that because of his contract with the Cardinals, he will not officially enlist. That will keep Pena from having to meet the requirements of attending two days of training each month and being eligible for deployment.
Urias optioned to Triple-A, Avilan recalled
The Dodgers optioned Julio Urias to Triple-A Oklahoma City before Friday’s game and recalled left-handed reliever Luis Avilan to fill his roster spot.
Angels’ Wilson to undergo shoulder surgery
C.J. Wilson’s season is over, and with it perhaps also his Angels career.
Kershaw, Jansen and Seager named All-Stars
Injured ace Clayton Kershaw, record-setting closer Kenley Jansen and shortstop phenom Corey Seager will represent the Dodgers in the 2016 All-Star Game presented by MasterCard in San Diego, it was announced on Tuesday.
One argument you can’t make on All-Star picks
Major League Baseball gets it. The game has tinkered with the methods for selecting All-Star teams over the years. Well, take a bow, MLB.
Red Sox sending 6 (4 starters) to All-Star Game
When David Ortiz journeys to San Diego for the 10th All-Star appearance of his career, he will be flanked by three young players who have energized him in Xander Bogaerts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Mookie Betts.
Trout voted to start 4th straight All-Star Game
It’s official: Mike Trout is starting the All-Star Game presented by MasterCard, again.
20 questions about the Final Vote
The Esurance MLB All-Star Game Final Vote returns for its 15th season. Fans have until 4 p.m. ET on Friday to decide the final All-Stars in each league.
Morneau has first rehab game under his belt
Justin Morneau began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Monday with two hitless at-bats. Serving as the team’s designated hitter, Morneau grounded out to first in the first inning and hit into a double play in the third, but the results weren’t nearly as important as the process as he works his way back from offseason surgery to repair the primary flexor in his left elbow.
Reds ride early barrage to victory over Cubs
After being roughed up by the Cubs this season, the Reds got some revenge on Tuesday. Zack Cozart and Jay Bruce each hit two-run homers and Joey Votto drove in two runs to back lefty Brandon Finnegan, who served up four home runs but held on for a 9-5 Cincinnati victory at Wrigley Field.
Posey named starter as Giants get 3 All-Stars
Madison Bumgarner and Johnny Cueto, along with catcher Buster Posey, their chief batterymate, will represent the Giants on the NL squad that will oppose the American League at next Tuesday’s 2016 All-Star Game in San Diego’s Petco Park.
All-Star FAQ: How the teams are built
You know how the All-Star Game position player starters were selected because, well, you helped select them. But what about the benches and pitching staffs? Here’s a handy FAQ to guide you through the way the reserve selection process unfolded.
Deja blue: Cubs infield to start All-Star Game
The National League All-Star infield will be all Cubs, as first baseman Anthony Rizzo, second baseman Ben Zobrist, shortstop Addison Russell and third baseman Kris Bryant earned trips to the All-Star Game presented by MasterCard, along with teammates Dexter Fowler, Jake Arrieta and Jon Lester.