MLB All-Star Game - Rosters, Predictions, Discussion

🌟 2025 MLB All-Star Game Preview: American League vs. National League

The 95th edition of the Midsummer Classic takes place tonight, July 15, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. First pitch is set for 8:00 PM ET and will be broadcast live on Fox.

This annual showcase features baseball’s top talent from both leagues. The American League (AL), which has won 9 of the last 11 matchups, looks to maintain its dominance. But the National League (NL), stacked with superstars like Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr., aims to take back bragging rights.

The game blends veterans with rising stars, managed by Aaron Boone (AL) and Dave Roberts (NL). The starting pitching matchup features Detroit's Tarik Skubal for the AL and rookie phenom Paul Skenes of the Pirates for the NL. Expect a potential pitchers’ duel early, followed by fireworks in the later innings — especially in hitter-friendly Truist Park.

👀 Full Rosters (+ denotes injury replacement)

American League Roster
Starters:

C: Cal Raleigh (Mariners)
1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays)
2B: Gleyber Torres (Tigers)
3B: Junior Caminero (Rays) +
SS: Jacob Wilson (Athletics)
OF: Aaron Judge (Yankees), Riley Greene (Tigers), Javier Báez (Tigers)
DH: Ryan O’Hearn (Orioles)
SP: Tarik Skubal (Tigers)

Reserves include: Alejandro Kirk, Rafael Devers, Bobby Witt Jr. +, Brandon Lowe, José Altuve, Julio Rodríguez +, Byron Buxton, Randy Arozarena, Brent Rooker, and more.

Pitchers include: Hunter Brown, Tanner Houck, Nestor Cortes, Josh Hader, Andrés Muñoz, and others.

National League Roster
Starters:

C: Will Smith (Dodgers)
1B: Freddie Freeman (Dodgers)
2B: Ketel Marte (D-backs)
3B: Manny Machado (Padres)
SS: Francisco Lindor (Mets)
OF: Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves), Kyle Tucker (Cubs), Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs)
DH: Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers)
SP: Paul Skenes (Pirates)

Reserves include: Elly De La Cruz, Nolan Arenado, Ozzie Albies, Bryan De La Cruz, James Wood, Kyle Schwarber, and more.

Pitchers include: Logan Webb, Shota Imanaga, Blake Snell, Chris Sale, Clayton Kershaw (Legend Pick), Edwin Díaz, Ryan Helsley, and others.

🌠 Starting Lineups

American League:
1. Gleyber Torres (2B)
2. Riley Greene (LF)
3. Aaron Judge (RF)
4. Cal Raleigh (C)
5. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (1B)
6. Ryan O’Hearn (DH)
7. Junior Caminero (3B)
8. Javier Báez (CF)
9. Jacob Wilson (SS)
SP: Tarik Skubal

National League:
1. Shohei Ohtani (DH)
2. Ronald Acuña Jr. (LF)
3. Ketel Marte (2B)
4. Freddie Freeman (1B)
5. Manny Machado (3B)
6. Will Smith (C)
7. Kyle Tucker (RF)
8. Francisco Lindor (SS)
9. Pete Crow-Armstrong (CF)
SP: Paul Skenes

🔪 Prediction

The National League enters as a slight favorite (-119), thanks to its stacked lineup and home-field advantage. However, the AL’s bullpen depth could be a game-changer late. Expect a tightly contested game with strong pitching early and some clutch hitting in the late innings.

💡 Prediction: NL wins 4-3. Ohtani plays hero with a key RBI hit, and the NL bullpen holds off a late AL rally. 🏆

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