Judge, Harper to Start in MLB All-Star Game

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge and Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper have been elected to start in the July 16 MLB All-Star Game, leading the first phase of fan voting with 3,425,309 and 3,277,920 votes respectively. Judge, who has led the majors in votes on multiple occasions, will make his sixth All-Star start, while Harper, a two-time NL MVP, will make his eighth appearance. Yankees' Juan Soto, who has formed a strong partnership with Judge, ranks second in AL outfielder votes and is a key player for the Yankees as they aim to retain him beyond this season. The Baltimore Orioles also have significant representation, with players like Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson leading their positions in voting. The final phase of voting begins June 30 and will determine the remaining starters, with pitchers and reserves announced on July 7.