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Dodgers Tie Phillies with Six All-Stars Amid Decline, Ohtani Out

7/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Justin Wrobleski replaced Chase Burns on the NL All-Star roster, giving the Dodgers six All-Stars and tying the Phillies.
Zach Wheeler declined his All-Star invitation, saying he felt disrespected for not being selected earlier.
Wrobleski said he was disappointed earlier in the week and hoped the All-Star selection would earn him respect, while Dodgers manager Dave Roberts argued his performance merited the spot.
Shohei Ohtani will miss the All-Star game for knee treatment.

History

Historical Context

On August 12 1994 the MLB Players Association walked out, forcing Bud Selig to cancel the postseason and eliminating 948 games, a loss of $580 million for owners. The strike crippled the Montreal Expos and sparked lasting fan anger. The 2024 All-Star roster swap—Justin Wrobleski for Chase Burns—still revives those labor-relation echoes as collective-bargaining talks resume.

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Story summary

Justin Wrobleski replaced Chase Burns on the NL All-Star roster, giving the Dodgers six All-Stars and tying the Phillies.
Zach Wheeler declined his All-Star invitation, saying he felt disrespected for not being selected earlier.
Wrobleski said he was disappointed earlier in the week and hoped the All-Star selection would earn him respect, while Dodgers manager Dave Roberts argued his performance merited the spot.
Shohei Ohtani will miss the All-Star game for knee treatment.

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