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The American League rode a dominant pitching performance—15 strikeouts and only three NL hits—to a 4-0 shutout of the National League in the 96th MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia, with Dylan Cease striking out the side in the first and Cody Bellinger driving in two runs on back-to-back hits to earn MVP honors, while Miguel Vargas homered for the AL.
The 2026 All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia is shaping up to favor the National League, thanks to deeper pitching and a stronger bench. The NL moneyline is set around -135, with a lean to the under 7.5 runs, and MVP bets highlighted on Freeman, Harper, Crow-Armstrong, Willson Contreras, and Yordan Alvarez.
Lineups for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia were announced: NL will start Schwarber-DH, Soto-LF, Freeman-1B, Abrams-SS, Muncy-3B, Albies-2B, Marsh-RF, Pages-CF, Baldwin-C, with Cristopher Sanchez starting for the NL against AL ace Dylan Cease; AL's lineup features Trout-CF, Yodan Alvarez-DH, Shea Langeliers-C, Junior Caminero-3B, Bobby Witt Jr.-SS, Cody Bellinger-RF, Ben Rice-1B, Riley Greene-LF, Ernie Clement-2B. Fan voting left Pete Crow-Armstrong out of the starting lineup in favor of Pages, per Michael Cerami.
As the MLB trade deadline approaches, National League contenders like the Dodgers, Phillies, Cubs, Mets, and Padres face critical roster gaps, including pitching depth, bullpen stability, starting rotation, center field, and catching, prompting potential high-stakes trades to bolster their postseason chances.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale has won the National League Cy Young Award after achieving the pitching "triple crown" by leading the league in wins, ERA, and strikeouts. Sale is the ninth pitcher in the National League to win the Cy Young after a triple crown season, joining legends like Sandy Koufax and Randy Johnson. This is the eighth time a Braves pitcher has received the award, with Sale joining the ranks of Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine. Zack Wheeler of the Phillies finished as the runner-up, while rookie Paul Skenes of the Pirates placed third.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer in the All-Star Game, becoming the first Dodger to do so since 1996, but his National League team lost 5-3 to the American League. Despite his impressive performance, including a walk and a strong at-bat against Tanner Houck, Ohtani's team fell short, and Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran was named MVP. The American League has now won 10 of the last 11 All-Star Games.
The American League defeated the National League 5-3 in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, resuming their dominance with big hits from Juan Soto, Jarren Duran, and David Fry. Jarren Duran earned MVP honors with a go-ahead two-run homer. Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer for the NL, but the AL bullpen held firm for the win.
The American League defeated the National League 5-3 in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, resuming their dominance with big hits from Juan Soto, Jarren Duran, and David Fry. Jarren Duran earned MVP honors with a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth inning. Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer for the NL, but the AL bullpen held firm for the win.
The MLB All-Star Game starting lineups have been announced, with Corbin Burnes of the Baltimore Orioles and rookie Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates set to start on the mound for the American and National Leagues, respectively. The lineups feature a mix of seasoned stars and first-time All-Stars, promising an exciting game.
The 2024 MLB All-Star Game will take place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, with Orioles' Corbin Burnes and Pirates' rookie Paul Skenes named as the starting pitchers for the American and National Leagues, respectively. The American League lineup features Yankees stars Juan Soto and Aaron Judge batting back-to-back, while the National League lineup includes notable players like Shohei Ohtani and Bryce Harper. The AL leads the all-time series 47-44-2 but lost last year's game after a nine-year winning streak.
With the 2024 MLB draft approaching, a review of how each National League team's top pick from the 2023 draft has performed in their first professional season is provided. This is part of a regular Prospect Watch feature, which will cover the American League next week.
Ronald Acuña Jr. has suffered his second ACL tear in less than three years, ending his season and significantly impacting the Atlanta Braves' chances in the National League. MLB experts discuss the implications for the Braves and potential strategies to navigate the rest of the season, including possible trade acquisitions to bolster the team.
Dalton Del Don provides fantasy baseball predictions for every National League team for the 2024 MLB season, including standout players, potential busts, and sleeper picks. He also offers insights into each team's strengths and weaknesses, as well as his predictions for the NL MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year, and the outcome of the NLCS and World Series.
The author presents their predictions for the 2024 MLB season, emphasizing that they are for fun and not based on sophisticated algorithms. They project the Orioles to win the AL East, the Twins to dominate the AL Central, and the Astros to take the AL West. In the NL, they foresee the Cubs winning the Central, the Dodgers dominating the West, and the Braves leading the East. The article also provides insights into each team's strengths and weaknesses, as well as potential breakout players.
Several National League MLB players are being overvalued in fantasy baseball drafts, including Zac Gallen of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Charlie Morton of the Atlanta Braves, Cody Bellinger of the Chicago Cubs, Alexis Díaz of the Cincinnati Reds, and Nolan Jones of the Colorado Rockies. Other players from various teams are also highlighted as potential draft busts due to declining performance, unsustainable statistics, or injury risks, providing fantasy baseball managers with valuable insights for the 2024 season.