Jacob Misiorowski’s All-Star Start Hangs on a Potential Rainout

Jacob Misiorowski, the 24-year-old right-hander for the Milwaukee Brewers, was named a 2026 All-Star despite a schedule that places him on the mound in a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals on July 7 and again against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 12. Under normal rest, those starts would make him ineligible to pitch in the All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia.

Cheeky Jacob Misiorowski quote makes it clear Brewers ace wants to swipe All-Star start

Misiorowski entered the season as the odds-on favorite for the National League Cy Young Award, leading the league in ERA (1.47), strikeouts (156), and FIP (1.97). He has logged 104 innings, just 25.1 fewer than his Triple-A career high. The Brewers are playing eight games in seven days, and a rainout could shift his July 12 start to after the break, preserving his eligibility.

Cheeky Jacob Misiorowski quote makes it clear Brewers ace wants to swipe All-Star start

Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez, the hometown candidate, matches Misiorowski’s fWAR at 4.3. Sánchez has thrown 117 innings with a 2.00 ERA, while Misiorowski’s ERA is 1.47 and he records a lower WHIP and opponent batting average. Sánchez relies on contact and location; Misiorowski relies on velocity and an improved curveball.

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Both sources note that only a weather-related postponement could free Misiorowski for the All-Star start. Forecasts show a chance of thunderstorms on Tuesday night in St. Louis and a 40 percent probability of rain in Pittsburgh on Sunday, though predictions remain uncertain.

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MLB officials prefer a “must-watch TV” starter, citing Misiorowski’s velocity and marketability. Brewers management must balance short-term workload with long-term health, as limiting his innings before the break could aid postseason prospects.

Cheeky Jacob Misiorowski quote makes it clear Brewers ace wants to swipe All-Star start

Philadelphia media and fans argue that the All-Star Game should feature a hometown pitcher, emphasizing Sánchez’s durability and ability to consume innings for the Phillies bullpen. The hometown angle is presented as a compelling narrative for the host city’s audience.

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• “I need it to rain all day...Obviously, with weather in the Midwest, you never know.” — Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers pitcher

Cheeky Jacob Misiorowski quote makes it clear Brewers ace wants to swipe All-Star start

• “That would work, too.” — Jacob Misiorowski

Cheeky Jacob Misiorowski quote makes it clear Brewers ace wants to swipe All-Star start

• “Miz is the perfect combination of being deserving of an All-Star Game start and the type of must-watch TV that MLB wants from their All-Star Game starters.” — Reviewingthebrew

Cheeky Jacob Misiorowski quote makes it clear Brewers ace wants to swipe All-Star start

• “If the baseball gods design it so that Miz can't start, however, there should be no squabbling over Sánchez's merits when he takes the bump to raucous applause.” — Fansided

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• July 7, 2026: Doubleheader start vs. St. Louis Cardinals (first game)

Cheeky Jacob Misiorowski quote makes it clear Brewers ace wants to swipe All-Star start

• July 12, 2026: Scheduled start vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (final regular-season game before break)

Cheeky Jacob Misiorowski quote makes it clear Brewers ace wants to swipe All-Star start

• July 14, 2026: MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia

Cheeky Jacob Misiorowski quote makes it clear Brewers ace wants to swipe All-Star start

The All-Star Game will proceed on July 14 regardless of weather. If either the Tuesday or Sunday game is postponed, Misiorowski could start for the National League; otherwise, Sánchez is positioned as the likely hometown starter.

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