MLB Announces All-Star Finalists and Projected Starting Lineups for 2026 Game

Phase 1 of the fan voting for the 2026 MLB All‑Star Game was completed, with the American League’s top vote‑getter Ernie Clement (Cincinnati) receiving 3,232,932 votes and the National League’s Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles) earning 3,341,257 votes. The most‑voted players at each position in both leagues have advanced to Phase 2, which will run from July 2 to July 5 before the final rosters are set for the midsummer classic in Philadelphia on July 14.

Based on the current vote totals, projected starting lineups show several Dodgers and Braves players dominating the National League selections. Notable projected starters include catcher Drake Baldwin (Atlanta), first baseman Freddie Freeman (Los Angeles), second baseman Ozzie Albies (Atlanta), third baseman Max Muncy (Los Angeles), shortstop CJ Abrams (Washington), designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles), and outfielder Andy Pages (Los Angeles). The American League projections feature a mix of power hitters and emerging talent, mirroring the strong fan engagement seen in the Phase 1 results.