Major League Baseball’s night to celebrate its own has finally arrived. The 96th Midsummer Classic begins at 8 p.m. EDT (5 p.m. PDT) tonight at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. This is the fifth time an All-Star Game has been held in Philly, but the first time at Citizens Bank Park.
The A’s are represented by two deserving All-stars, Shea Langeliers who will be the American League (AL) starting catcher, batting third in the lineup and Nick Kurtz who unfortunately can’t play due to his thumb injury.
Both were seen reveling in the excitement of the Home Run Derby last night.
Starting for the AL is Toronto’s ace Dylan Cease. Cease is currently 6-4 with a 2.56 ERA in seventeen starts. The 30-year-old righty has notched 148 strikeouts in 98.1 innings for the Jays this season. It’s his first All-star game appearance.
Taking the ball for the National League (NL) is Philadelphia’s own, Cristopher Sánchez. He’s the first Phillies pitcher to get the nod since Roy Halliday in 2011. This year, Sánchez is 11-4 with a 2.62 ERA in twenty starts. He’s struck out 144 batters in 127.1 innings. The 29-year-old lefty was an NL All-star in 2024.
Managing the team for the American League is John Schneider of the defending AL champion Blue Jays. He’ll start this lineup for the visiting team:
Dave Roberts, skipper of the World Series champion Dodgers, will present this lineup to start the game for the National League:
Here are the full rosters for both leagues: https://www.mlb.com/news/2026-all-star-game-rosters.
Follow the Game:
Watch:
National – FOX
Listen:
ESPN Radio, TUDN
