The MLB season has reached its midway point, which means the All-Star Game is quickly approaching.
Two starters have already been named to the midsummer classic in Seattle, with Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna Jr. both finishing Phase 1 of voting as their league's leading vote-getter. There are still 16 starting spots between the two leagues up for grabs before the full rosters are revealed on Sunday.
Mike Trout and Mookie Betts are among superstars who will find out Thursday whether they will be starting at T-Mobile Park, while Corbin Carroll and Luis Arraez are two of the upstart players looking for their first starting nods.
According to the latest voting update, it's a tight race at catcher and first base in the AL, as well as second base and designated hitter in the NL. Could one of those races produce a surprise?
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Here's what you need to know to watch the MLB All-Star Game starters reveal on Thursday.
How to watch the All-Star Game starters announcement
- Date: Thursday, June 29
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- Channel: ESPN
ESPN will broadcast the selection show for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game starters at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday.
The remainder of the All-Star selections will be named on Sunday, July 2 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN during the MLB All-Star Selection Show.
Live stream for MLB All-Star Game starters
The MLB All-Star Game selection show can be live streamed on ESPN+. Viewers can also watch it on Fubo, which offers a free trial.
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Who are the All-Star finalists?
There are 16 finalists for eight remaining starting spots in each league.
Because Ohtani and Acuna were the top vote-getters in their respective leagues, they have already been named starters. There will be no vote for the AL designated hitter role because Ohtani has already been voted in, and only two outfield spots are up for grabs in the NL because of Acuna's selection.
Here's a look at the finalists for each of the remaining positions, including a look at their vote percentages from MLB's final update before the announcement.
American League
| Position | Finalist 1 | Finalist 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Catcher | Jonah Heim (52%) | Adley Rutschman (48%) |
| First Base | Yandy Diaz, Rays (53%) | Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays (47%) |
| Second Base | Marcus Semien, Rangers (65%) | Whit Merrifield, Blue Jays (35%) |
| Third Base | Josh Jung, Rangers (58%) | Matt Chapman, Blue Jays (42%) |
| Shortstop | Corey Seager, Rangers (60%) | Bo Bichette, Blue Jays (40%) |
| Outfield | Mike Trout, Angels (23%) | Yordan Alvarez, Astros* (15%) |
| Outfield | Randy Arozarena, Rays (22%) | Adolis Garcia, Rangers (12%) |
| Outfield | Aaron Judge, Yankees* (19%) | Kevin Kiermaier (10%) |
* - Injured
National League
| Position | Finalist 1 | Finalist 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Catcher | Sean Murphy, Braves (56%) | Will Smith, Dodgers (44%) |
| First Base | Freddie Freeman, Dodgers (61%) | Matt Olson, Braves (39%) |
| Second Base | Luis Arraez, Marlins (54%) | Ozzie Albies (46%) |
| Third Base | Nolan Arenado, Cardinals (58%) | Austin Riley (42%) |
| Shortstop | Orlando Arcia, Braves (69%) | Francisco Lindor, Mets (31%) |
| Outfield | Mookie Betts, Dodgers (34%) | Michael Harris II, Braves (19%) |
| Outfield | Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks (30%) | Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Diamondbacks (16%) |
| Designated Hitter | J.D. Martinez, Dodgers (53%) | Bryce Harper, Phillies (47%) |
