MLB All-Star Game Features Multiple First-Time Starters, Rival Starters in Atlanta

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game rosters were announced with several notable starters selected by fan voting. Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres was named the National League starting third baseman, earning his seventh All-Star selection and beating Los Angeles Dodgers' Max Muncy in a close race. Cleveland Guardians third baseman José Ramírez also secured a starting spot for the fourth time, marking his seventh All-Star selection overall. The Los Angeles Dodgers will feature three fan-elected starters, including Freddie Freeman, Will Smith, and Shohei Ohtani, while the Detroit Tigers will have three starters for the first time since 2007, with outfielders Riley Greene and Javier Báez both earning spots. Additionally, rookie shortstop Jacob Wilson made history as one of the few rookies to start at that position in an All-Star Game. Overall, nine first-time starters were included, highlighting a blend of veteran presence and emerging talent for the midsummer classic scheduled for July 15 in Atlanta.