MLB All-Star starters revealed

Eighteen smashmouth position players got the tap on the shoulder from their manager: “Hey now, you’re an All-Star.” The 2025 MLB All-Star Game starters for both leagues were announced yesterday, with the complete rosters, including pitchers and reserve position players, set to be unveiled on Sunday.

American League

C - The Big Dumper, aka Cal Raleigh* of the Mariners

1B - Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays

2B - Gleyber Torres*, Tigers

SS - Jacob Wilson*, Athletics

3B - José Ramírez, Guardians

OF - Aaron Judge, Yankees (the AL's leading vote-getter)

OF - Riley Greene*, Tigers

OF - Javier Báez, Tigers

DH - Ryan O’Hearn*, Orioles

National League

C - Will Smith*, Dodgers

1B - Freddie Freeman, Dodgers

2B - Ketel Marte, D-backs

SS - Francisco Lindor*, Mets

3B - Manny Machado, Padres

OF - Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves

OF - Pete Crow-Armstrong*, Cubs

OF - Kyle Tucker*, Cubs

DH - Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers (the NL's leading vote-getter)

In the know: Aaron Judge became the first player to repeat as the leading All-Star Game vote-getter since A-Rod did it in 2007-08. Three Tigers players were also named starters, tied for the most with the Dodgers; the Motor City Kitties haven’t fielded an All-Star starter since Miguel Cabrera in 2014.

Looking ahead…The MLB is set to have a busier July than jet ski-rental companies in the Outer Banks. The All-Star Game and Draft both take place over the next two weeks, while the trade deadline goes into effect on July 31. 

*Denotes a first-time All-Star starter