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Six Phillies All-Stars; Sánchez Pitcher, Schwarber Derby

7/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, the first Phillies pitcher in an All-Star Game since 2011.
Kyle Schwarber will be the designated hitter after Shohei Ohtani withdrew and will compete in the Home Run Derby, the first time two Phillies teammates have entered together.
Six Phillies—Brandon Marsh, Bryce Harper, Jhoan Duran, Jesús Luzardo, Cristopher Sánchez and Kyle Schwarber—made the National League All-Star roster.

History

Historical Context

Roy Halladay’s 2011 All-Star selection capped a season in which he posted a 19–6 record, a 2.35 ERA and helped the Phillies win their fifth straight NL East title and the league’s best record. That rotation, dubbed the “Phantastic Four,” set a benchmark that the 2023 All-Star squad—featuring Cristopher Sánchez, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper—now echoes, reviving the club’s national profile.

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Story summary

Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League at Citizens Bank Park on July 14, the first Phillies pitcher in an All-Star Game since 2011.
Kyle Schwarber will be the designated hitter after Shohei Ohtani withdrew and will compete in the Home Run Derby, the first time two Phillies teammates have entered together.
Six Phillies—Brandon Marsh, Bryce Harper, Jhoan Duran, Jesús Luzardo, Cristopher Sánchez and Kyle Schwarber—made the National League All-Star roster.

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