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2026 MLB All-Star Teams

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For the 96th year of the Midsummer Classic, baseball goes to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This all-star game is timed perfectly to coincide with the United States of America’s 250th birthday. Celebrating where the nations Declaration of Independence and Constitution were both signed and ratified in the city of brotherly love. The last time the mid-summer classic was played in Philadelphia was in 1996 at the Phillies previous confines of Veterans Stadium. Now every year there is always a lot of discussion and some of it a little dated about how the teams are put together. No system will ever be perfect. Fans don’t always get it right and managers won’t either, nor the commissioner’s office. The fact that the players are able to vote for participants was a great choice and they know who is deserving. Regardless of who should or shouldn’t be in the game lets just accept that the best players will always be involved one way or another. Here are my all-stars keeping with the rules that every team be represented and a total of 32 players for each league.

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2026 MLB World Series & Awards Predictions

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MLB Awards

NL MVP – P/DH Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers

AL MVP – 1B Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – Toronto Blue Jays

NL Cy Young – Paul Skenes – Pittsburgh Pirates

AL Cy Young – Max Fried – New York Yankees

NL Rookie of the Year – SS Konnor Griffin – Pittsburgh Pirates

AL Rookie of the Year – SS Kevin McGonigle – Detroit Tigers

NL Manager of the Year – Walt Weiss – Atlanta Braves

AL Manager of the Year – Dan Wilson – Seattle Mariners

Postseason Projections

NL Division Winners – Dodgers, Brewers, Braves

NL Wild Card Winners – Phillies, Cubs, Padres

AL Division Winners – Blue Jays, Mariners, Tigers

AL Wild Card Winners – Astros, Orioles, Yankees

NLCS – Dodgers over Braves

ALCS – Blue Jays over Mariners

World Series – Blue Jays over Dodgers

National League West

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* – indicates new to team

+ – indicates injury

1. Los Angeles Dodgers

Their quest for a 3-peat could determine the outcome of the upcoming labor dispute between the players union and the league owners. If the Dodgers win again, a lockout is likely. If they lose, there might be a deal forthcoming.

2. San Diego Padres

Once again playing second fiddle to the team in LA. Will a new first time manager who was a teammate with some of these players be the answer to get them over the hump?

3. Arizona Diamondbacks

Health is their primary concern as they need Corbin Carroll to have a full season and they will certainly need Corbin Burnes to get back to form when he returns later in the year from Tommy John surgery.

4. San Francisco Giants

The big splash to get Rafael Devers at the beginning of last season had mixed results. Their bullpen is not appealing for a team that wants to be a contender.

5. Colorado Rockies

There is no fire from anyone in the organization from top to bottom to get them on track to build a winner. It’s rinse and repeat with new names, but with the same mentality of mediocrity.

Player to Watch: P/DH Shohei Ohtani – Los Angeles Dodgers

Best Acquisition: OF Kyle Tucker – Los Angeles Dodgers

New Kid on the Block: 1B Bryce Eldridge – San Francisco Giants

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