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Sanchez, Cease Start All-Star Game; Ohtani Out, Trout Returns

7/14/2026

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On July 12, 2026, the U.S. named left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and right-hander Dylan Cease as All-Star starters.
Sanchez posted a 2.62 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 144-to-25 K/BB ratio.
Cease recorded a 2.56 ERA, led the AL with 148 strikeouts and earned his All-Star selection.
Pitcher Shohei Ohtani rested a left knee and missed the All-Star Game.
Outfielder Mike Trout led off for AL in his first appearance since 2019.

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Story summary

On July 12, 2026, the U.S. named left-hander Cristopher Sanchez and right-hander Dylan Cease as All-Star starters.
Sanchez posted a 2.62 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 144-to-25 K/BB ratio.
Cease recorded a 2.56 ERA, led the AL with 148 strikeouts and earned his All-Star selection.
Pitcher Shohei Ohtani rested a left knee and missed the All-Star Game.
Outfielder Mike Trout led off for AL in his first appearance since 2019.