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Paul Skenes<\/p>\n
Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes was named to the National League All-Star team for this year\u2019s Major League Baseball All-Star Game, which will take place on Tuesday, July 14 at Philadelphia\u2019s Citizens Bank Park.<\/p>\n
The announcement was made by Major League Baseball on Saturday.<\/p>\n
\u201cTo be honest, probably a little surprised,\u201d Skenes said of his selection.<\/p>\n
The 24-year-old Skenes joins Rip Sewell (1943-44, 1946) and Elroy Face (1959-61) as the only Pirates pitchers to be selected to the All-Star Game in three straight seasons (there was no All-Star Game in 1945).<\/p>\n
He previously became the first pitcher and one of five players to start in the All-Star Game in each of his first two Major League seasons (2024-25), joining Joe DiMaggio (seven straight, 1936-42), Ichiro Suzuki (four straight, 2001-04), Rod Carew (three straight, 1967-69) and Frank Robinson (two straight, 1956-57).<\/p>\n
Skenes is the first Pittsburgh player to be named to three consecutive All-Star Games since Andrew McCutchen (five straight, 2011-15).<\/p>\n
Skenes, however, might not be slated to pitch in the All-Star Game this year.<\/p>\n
Skenes, Milwaukee\u2019s Jacob Misiorowski and the Dodgers\u2019 two-way star Shohei Ohtani all could miss All-Star mound appearances because of starts next weekend.<\/p>\n
Skenes is scheduled to pitch for Pittsburgh on Tuesday and Sunday. He is 0-6 in his last nine starts.<\/p>\n
Rosters<\/p>\n
Tuesday, July 14<\/p>\n
At Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia<\/p>\n
American League<\/p>\n
Starters<\/p>\n
Catcher: Shea Langeliers, Athletics<\/p>\n
First base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays<\/p>\n
Second base: Ernie Clement, Blue Jays<\/p>\n
Third base: Junior Caminero, Rays<\/p>\n
Shortstop: Bobby Witt Jr., Royals<\/p>\n
Outfield: Mike Trout, Angels, Byron Buxton, Twins, Aaron Judge, Yankees<\/p>\n
Designated hitter: Yordan Alvarez, Astros<\/p>\n
Pitchers \u2014 Cam Schlittler, Yankees, Dylan Cease, Blue Jays, Drew Rasmussen, Rays, Parker Messick, Guardians, Joe Ryan, Twins, Louis Varland, Blue Jays, Cade Smith, Guardians, Aroldis Chapman, Red Sox, Bryan Baker, Rays, Jacob Latz, Rangers, Ranger Suarez, Red Sox, Michael Wacha, Royals<\/p>\n
Reserves \u2014 C Dillon Dingler, Tigers, C Adley Rutschman, Orioles, 1B Nick Kurtz, Athletics, 1B Ben Rice, Yankees, 2B Travis Bazzana, Guardians, 3B Miguel Vargas, White Sox, SS Kevin McGonigle, Tigers, OF Randy Arozarena, Mariners, OF Cody Bellinger, Yankees, OF Riley Greene, Tigers, DH Yandy D\u00edaz, Rays<\/p>\n
National League<\/p>\n
Starters<\/p>\n
Catcher: Drake Baldwin, Braves<\/p>\n
First base: Freddie Freeman, Dodgers<\/p>\n
Second base: Ozzie Albies, Braves<\/p>\n
Third base: Max Muncy, Dodgers<\/p>\n
Shortstop: CJ Abrams, Nationals<\/p>\n
Outfield: Juan Soto, Mets, Andy Pages, Dodgers, Brandon Marsh, Phillies<\/p>\n
Designated hitter: Shohei Otani, Dodgers<\/p>\n
Pitchers: Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers, Cristopher S\u00e1nchez, Chris Sale, Braves, Chase Burns, Reds, Paul Skenes, Pirates, Mason Miller, Padres, Jhoan Duran, Phillies, Raisel Iglesias, Braves, Max Meyer, Marlins, Eduardo Rodriguez, Diamondbacks, Logan Webb, Giants, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers<\/p>\n
Reserves \u2014 C William Contreras, Brewers, C Hunter Goodman, Rockies, 1B Bryce Harper, Phillies, 1B Matt Olson, Braves, 2B Luis Arraez, Giants, 3B Sal Stewart, Reds, SS Otto Lopez, Marlins, OF Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks, OF Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs, OF Jordan Walker, Cardinals, OF James Wood, Nationals, DH Kyle Schwarber, Phillies<\/p>\n