The American League, The National League, Their Players Are Coming Together Tonight For The 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game In Denver Colorado
The American League, The National League, their players are coming together tonight for the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Denver Colorado.
The American League starting pitchers are going to include Shane Bieber of Cleveland who is a right handed pitcher.
This season for Cleveland Shane Bieber has a record of 7-4 with an earn run average of 3.28.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/shane-bieber-669456
But he is out because of injury or has decided not to play!
Gerrit Cole who is a right handed pitcher for New York!
This season Gerrit Cole has a record of 9-4 with an earn run average of 2.68.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/gerrit-cole-543037
This question comes to mind when talking about Gerrit Cole, the Major League Baseball All-Star Game
Will he actually pitch in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game?
Why?
Because Gerrit Cole pitched a complete game shutout on Saturday night for New York in a 1-0 victory over his former team Houston!
Where?
Houston Texas!
In the game Gerrit Cole threw a complete game, a shutout and only gave up three hits and struck out twelve while throwing 129 pitches to his former team.
Before having the opportunity to get to 129 pitches though Gerrit Cole had to make his feelings known!
To who?
His manager Aaron Boone!
The Yankees ace snarled atop the mound, barking a few choice expletives that began with the letter “F” into the face of his manager. On this night, in this ballpark, absolutely no one was taking the baseball out of his right hand.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Nathan Eovaldi who is a right handed pitcher for Boston!
This season Nathan Eovaldi has a record of 9-5 with an earn run average of 3.66.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/nathan-eovaldi-543135
Kyle Gibson who is a right handed pitcher for Texas!
Yusei Kikuchi who is a left handed pitcher for Seattle!
This season Yusei Kikuch has a record of 6-4 with an earn run average of 3.48.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/yusei-kikuchi-579328
Lance Lynn who is a right handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox!
This season Lance Lynn has a record of 9-3 with an earn run average of 1.99.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/lance-lynn-458681
Carlos Rondon who is a left handed pitcher for the Chicago Whitesox and Lance Lynn’s teammate!
This season Carlos Rondon has a record of 7-3 with an earn run average of 2.31.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/carlos-rodon-607074
Chris Bassitt who is a right handed pitcher for Oakland who has been named a replacement.
This season Chris Bassitt has a record of 10-2 with an earn run average of 3.28.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/chris-bassitt-605135
Relievers for the American League include Matt Barnes who is a right handed pitcher for Boston!
This season he has a record of 4-2 with an earn run average of 2.61.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/matt-barnes-598264
Aroldis Chapman who is a left handed pitcher for New York!
This season Aroldis Chapman has a record of 5-3 with an earn run average of 4.55.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/aroldis-chapman-547973
And has been struggling as of late!
How?
On July 1, 2021 Aroldis Chapman struggled in the ninth inning verses the Los Angeles Angeles in Bronx New York!
Why?
Aroldis Chapman walked three of the first four batters he faced and then allowed a Grand Slam to Jared Walsh that tied the game.
Then Aroldis Chapman’s struggles continued!
This time, verses the New York Mets in the opening game of the New York Yankees, New York Mets Subway Series doubleheader in Bronx New York on Sunday July 4, 2021
How?
Pete Alonso launched a game-tying home run off Chapman and José Peraza smacked a two-run, fan-interference double as part of a six-run seventh inning as the Yankees absorbed a crushing 10-5 defeat in the opener of Sunday’s split-admission seven-inning doubleheader at Yankee Stadium.
“according to an article by Bryan Hoch on mlb.com”
Liam Hendricks who is a right handed pitcher for the Chicago White Sox!
This season for the Chicago White Sox Liam Hendricks has a record of 4-2 with an earn run average of 2.75.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/liam-hendriks-521230
Ryan Pressly who is a right handed pitcher for Houston!
This season Ryan Pressly has a record of 4-1 with an earn run average of 1.42 but is out due to injury or chosen not to play.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/ryan-pressly-519151
Gregory Soto who is a left handed pitcher for Detroit!
This season Gregory Soto has a record of 4-1 with an earn run average of 3.00.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/gregory-soto-642397
Starting pitchers for the National League include Corbin Burns who is a right handed pitcher for Milwaukee
This season Corbin Burns has a record of 4-4 with an earn run average of 2.36.
Yu Darvish who is a right handed pitcher for the San Diego has a record of 7-3 with an earn run average of 3.09 this season
But he has chosen not to play or is sitting out because of an injury.
Jacob Degrom who is a right handed pitcher for the New York Mets has a record of 7-2 with an earn run average of 1.08 but has chosen to not play or is sitting out because of an injury.
German Marquez who is a right handed for Colorado has a record of 8-6 with an earn run average of 3.36.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/german-marquez-608566
Trevor Rogers who is a left handed pitcher for Miami has a record of 7-6 with a 2.31 earn run average this season.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/trevor-rogers-669432
Zack Wheeler who is a right handed pitcher for Philadelphia has a record 6-5 with an earn run average of 2.26.
Brandon Woodroof who is a right handed pitcher for Milwaulkee has chosen not play or is out because of an injury.
Walker Buehler who is a right handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers is a replacement.
This season Walker Buehler has a record of 9-1 with an earn run average of 2.36.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/walker-buehler-621111
Max Scherzer who is a right handed pitcher for Washington is a replacement.
This season for Washington Max Scherzer has a record of 7-4 with an earn run average of 2.66.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/max-scherzer-453286
Freddy Peralta of Milwaukee is a replacement.
This season for Milwaukee Freddy Peralta has a record of 7-3 with an earn run average of 2.39.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/freddy-peralta-642547
Taijuan Walker of the New York Mets is a replacement.
This season for the New York Mets Taijuan Walker has a record of 7-3 with an earn run average of 2.50.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/taijuan-walker-592836
The relievers for the National League include Josh Hader who is a left handed pitcher for Milwaukee.
This for Milwaukee Josh Hader has a record of 3-2 with an earn run average of 1.49.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/josh-hader-623352
Craig Kimbrel who is a right handed pitcher for the Chicago Cubs.
This season for the Chicago Cubs Craig Kimbrel has a record of 1-2 with an earn run average of 0.57.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/craig-kimbrel-518886
Mark Melancon who is a right handed pitcher for San Diego.
This season for San Diego Mark Melancon has a record of 2-1 with an earn run average of 2.04.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/mark-melancon-453343
Alex Reyes who is a right handed pitcher for Saint Louis.
This season for St. Louis Alex Reyes has a record of 5-3 with an earn run average of 1.52.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/alex-reyes-621052
The American League starters include catcher Salvador Perez who plays for Kansas City.
This season for Kansas City Salvador Perez has had 349 at bats,produced 21 home runs , 53 runs batting in and has a batting average of 275.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who is a first baseman for Toronto
Vladimir Guerrero’s Jr’s teammate Marcus Semien who is a second baseman.
This season for Toronto Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has had 316 at bats, a batting average of 332, produced 28 home runs , 73 runs batted in and 2 stolen bases.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/vladimir-guerrero-jr-665489
This season for Toronto Marcus Semien 354 at bats , produced 67 runs, 98 hits , 22 home runs , 56 runs batted in 10 stolen bases and a batting average of 2.77.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/marcus-semien-543760
Rafael Devers who is a third baseman for Boston.
His teammate Xander Bogaerts who is Boston’s shortstop.
This season Rafael Devers has had 330 at bats, 282 batting average produced 22 home runs, 72 runs batted in and 3 three stolen bases.
This season Xander Bogaerts has had 321 at bats , has a 321 batting average , produced 15 home runs , 51 runs batted in and 5 stolen bases.
Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angeles though he won’t play because of a calf injury.
“according to an article by R.J. Anderson on cbssports.com”
Aaron Judge who is New York’s right fielder!
This season Aaron Judge has 312 at bats 282 batting average produced 51 runs , 88 hits 21 home runs , 47 runs batted in , 1 stolen base
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/aaron-judge-592450
Teoscar Hernandez who is Toronto’s right fielder!
This season Teoscar Hernandez has had a batting of 273, produced 35 runs, 81 hits, 11 home runs, 48 runs batted in, 6 stolen bases.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/teoscar-hernandez-606192
Shohei Ohtanti of the Los Angeles Angeles is going to be the Designated Hitter for the American League but there is a possibility he could pitch too!
Why?
Because Shohei Ohanti is a pitcher as well as the Los Angeles Angels Desinated Hitter and he is going to be the starting pitcher for the American League!
This season for the Los Angeles as a starting pitcher Shohei Ohtant who is a right handed pitcher has a record of 4-1 with an earn run average of 3.49.
This season for the Los Angeles Angeles as their designated hitter Shohei Ohanti has had 301 at bats, a 279 batting average, contributed 33 home runs, 70 runs batted in and 12 stolen bases.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/shohei-ohtani-660271
The reserves for the American League in the All-Star Game are going to include Mike Zunino of Tampa Bay who is a catcher.
This season for Tampa Bay Mike Zunino has a 187 at bats,34 runs, 37 hits , 19 home runs, 37 runs batted in.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/mike-zunino-572287
The reserve second baseman for the American League is Whit Merrifield who plays for Kansas City.
This season for Kansas City 352 at bats, produced 50 runs, 95 hits , 8 home runs, 47 runs batted in 24, stolen bases.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/whit-merrifield-593160
The reserves shortstop are Bo Bichutte who plays for Toronto., Carlos Correra who plays for Houston
This season for Toronto Bo Bichutte has had 358 at bats,produced 71 runs, 105 hits, 16 home runs, 57 runs batted in , 12 stolen bases.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/bo-bichette-666182
This season for Houston Carlos Correa had 306 at bats ,produced 61 runs, 88 hits , 16 home runs , 52 runs batted in.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/carlos-correa-621043
But unlike Bo Bichutte Carlos Correa isn’t going to be playing!
Carlos Correa had this to say about his decision!
"It's a tough decision. ... People voted for me to be in it. People want to see me play in it, but we've been trying now for a long time to have our first child, and now that it's finally there in her belly, I want to be able to spend those days with her," he said.
Tim Anderson of the Chicago White Sox is replacing Carlos Correa at the All-Star Game!
The Chicago White Sox shortstop has had 311 at bats 55 runs, 96 hits , 6 home runs, 32 runs batted in , 14 stolen bases with a batting of 309.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/tim-anderson-641313
Carlos Correa isn’t the only Houston player that won’t be participating as his teammate Jose Altuve won’t either.
Why?
Jose Altuve had this to say about his decision!
"I need those four days to get everything with my leg right and be really healthy for the second half because I feel like the team needs me 100%," he said
“according to an article by ESPN on espn.com”
Joey Wendle of Tampa Bay who has had 251 at bats , produced 45 runs , 69 hits 7, home runs , 33 runs batted in 6, stolen bases and a batting average of 275.
Matt Olson who is a third baseman for Oakland who has had 312 at bats, 58 runs, 88 hits , 23 home runs 59 runs batted in, 3 stolen bases and a batting average of 282.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/matt-olson-621566
Jose Ramirez who is a third baseman for Cleveland who had 292 at bats, 60 runs, 76 hits 19 home runs , 52 runs batted in and 8 stolen bases and has a batting of 260.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/jose-ramirez-608070
Jared Walsh who is a first baseman for the Los Angeles Angels has had 324 at bats, produced 47 runs , 90 hits , 22 home runs, 65 runs batted in 2 stolen bases and has a batting average of 2.78.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/jared-walsh-665120
Joey Gallo who is a right fielder for Texas has had 276 at bats, 53 runs , 66 hits , 24 home runs , 52 runs batted in, 6 stolen bases and a batting of 239.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/joey-gallo-608336
Adolis Garcia who is a center fielder as well as Joey Gallo’s teammate in Texas has had 311 at bats , 43 runs , 84 hits , 22 home runs , 62 runs batted in , 8 stolen bases and a batting of 270.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/adolis-garcia-666969
Cedric Mullins who is a center fielder for Baltimore has had 338 at bats, produced 49 runs, 106 hits , 16 home runs , 35 runs batted in and 16 stolen bases and has batting average 314.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/cedric-mullins-656775
JD Martinez of Boston who is a center fielder for Boston is going to be a designated hitter in the All Star Game
This season for Boston JD Martinez has had 324 at bats, produced 60 runs , 97 hits , 18 home runs, 62 runs batted in and has a batting average of 299.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/j-d-martinez-502110
Nelson Cruz who Minnesota’s designated hitter is going to the designated hitter for the American League in the All -Star Game as well!
When?
Tonight!
Where?
Denver Colorado!
This season for Minnesota Nelson Cruz has had 273 at bats , produced 41 runs , 83 hits , 18 home runs 46 runs batted in 2 stolen bases and has a batting average of 304.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/nelson-cruz-443558
The starters for the National League include catcher Buster Posey from the San Francisco Giants but like other players from the National League he won’t be participating in the Major League Baseball All Star Game or are out because of an injury.
Freddie Freeman who is a first baseman for Atlanta!
This season for Atlanta Freddie Freeman has had 329 at bats produced 58 runs, 90 hits , 19 home runs 50 runs batted in, stolen 4 bases and has a batting average of 2.74.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/freddie-freeman-518692
Adam Frazier who is a second baseman for Pittsburgh!
This season Adam Frazier has produced for Pittsburgh 53 runs, 115 hits , 4 home runs, 29 runs batted in 5 stolen bases and has a batting average of 330.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/adam-frazier-624428
Nolan Arenado who is a third baseman for Saint Louis has had 336 at bats, produced 42 runs, 89 hits , 17 home runs , 56 runs batting in 1, stolen base and has batting of 265.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/nolan-arenado-571448
Fernando Tatis Jr. who is a shortstop for San Diego has had 273 at bats, produced 67 runs, 78 hits, 28 home runs , 60 runs batted in, 20 stolen bases and has a batting average of 286.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/fernando-tatis-jr-665487
Ronald Acuna Jr. is an outfielder for Atlanta and Freddie Freeman’s teammate won’t be playing in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game!
Why?
Because he tour his right ACL and is out for the remainder of the season!
When?
In the fifth inning after attempting to corral a ball off the bat of Jazz Chishom Jr who ended up an inside the park home run on the play.
When?
Saturday!
Ronald Acuna Jr Acuña leapt after chasing the ball down in right field, but wasn't able to make the catch and came down awkwardly. He then stumbled, hit the outfield wall and collapsed onto the warning track.
After an extended period being tended to by training staff on the track, Acuña was able to stand and walk part of the way off the field under his own power but with a notable limp. However, he was in clear and significant pain and had to sit down once again close to the foul line, eventually being carted the rest of the way to the tunnel.
Showing visible emotion, Acuña was placed into a wheelchair and taken into the visiting clubhouse for further assessment by the medical team.
“according to an article by Glenn Sattell on mlb.com”
Nick Castellanos who is a right fielder for Cincinnati is going to be starting in right field for the National League while teammate Jessie Winker will also be starting in the outfield for the National League.
This season for Cincinnati Nick Castellanos has had 335 at bats, produced 58 runs, 111 hits , 18 home runs , 59 runs batted in , 2 stolen bases and has a batting average of 331.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/nick-castellanos-592206
Jesse Winkler who is a left fielder for Cincinnati and Nick Castellanos teammate is also going to be starting the All Star Game for the National League.
This season Jesse Winkler has had 319 at bats produced 58 runs, 96 hits, 19 home runs , 50 runs batted in and one stolen base.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/jesse-winker-608385
The reserves for National League are JT Realmuto who is a catcher for Philadelphia.
Omar Narvaez who is a catcher for Milwaukee.
This season for Philadelphia JT Realmuto has had 235 at bats, produced 33 runs , 63 hits , 8 home runs , 34 runs batted in , 5 stolen bases and a batting average of 268.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/j-t-realmuto-592663
This season for Milwaulkee Omar Narvaez has had 213 at bats produced 34 runs, 64 hits , 8 home runs , 26 runs batted in and has a batting of 300.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/omar-narvaez-553882
Ozzie Albies who is a second baseman for Atlanta!
This season for Atlanta has had 336 at bats , produced 53 runs, 88 his, 15 home runs, 61 runs batted in , 13 stolen bases and has a batting average of 262.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/ozzie-albies-645277
Kris Bryant who is a left fielder for the Chicago Cubs!
This season for the Chicago Cubs Kris Bryant has had 291 at bats produced 50 runs, 79 his , 16 home runs , 46 runs batted in , 4 stolen bases and has a batting average of 271.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/kris-bryant-592178
Brandon Crawford who is the shortstop for the San Francisco Giants!
This season for the San Francisco Giants Brandon Crawford has had 266 at bats, produced 49 runs , 77 hits , 18 home runs , 58 runs batted in , 7 stolen bases and has a batting average of 289.
“according https://www.mlb.com/player/brandon-crawford-543063
Jake Cronenworth who is the second baseman for San Diego!
This season for San Diego Jake Cronenworth has had 340 at bats produced 63 runs , 94 hits , 12 home runs , 34 runs batted in 4 stolen bases and has a batting of 276.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/jake-cronenworth-630105
Eduardo Escobar who is a third baseman for Arizona!
Justin Turner who is a third baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers!
Manny Machado who is a third baseman for San Diego!
Why?
Because Manny Machodo is replacing Ronald Acuna Jr.
Why?
Ronald Acuña Jr. tore his right ACL and will be out for the season after surgery to repair it, the Braves announced late Saturday night.
Acuña exited the game in the bottom of the fifth inning after attempting to corral a ball off the bat of Jazz Chisholm Jr., who ended up with an inside-the-park home run on the play.
“according to an article by Glenn Sattell on mlb.com”
This season for Arizona Eduardo Escobar has had 331 at bats produced 45 runs, 84 hits , 20 home runs , 60 runs batted in and has a batting average of 254.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/eduardo-escobar-500871
Max Muncy who is a first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers!
This season Max Muncy has had 256 at bats, produced 54 runs, 69 hits , 19 home runs , 52 runs batted in , 1 stolen base and has a batting average of 270.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/max-muncy-571970
Trea Turner who is a shortstop for Washington!
This season Trea Turner had 346 at bats, produced 56 runs , 110 hits , 17 home runs , 42 runs batted in and had 19 stolen bases and has a batting of 318.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/trea-turner-607208
This season Mookie Betts who is a right fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers has had 305 at bats, produced 58 runs , 78 hits , 13 home runs, 38 runs batted in 7 stolen bases and a batting average of 256.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/mookie-betts-605141
But Mookie Betts won’t be taking his production to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game tonight in Denver Colorodo!
Why?
Because Mookie Betts has decided not to participate in the Major League Baseball All Star Game.
Why?
He had this to say about his decision about not participating in this years All-Star Game
An accumulation of nagging injuries led to his decision to pass on the All-Star Game.
“according to an article by espnewsservices onespn.com”
Bryan Reynolds who is a center fielder for Pittsburgh!
This season Bryan Reynolds has had 318 at bats , produced 50 runs , 96 hits , 16 home runs , 51 runs batted in , 3 stolen bases and a batting average of 302.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/bryan-reynolds-668804
This season Kyle Schwarber who is a left fielder for Washington has had 265 at bats produced 42 runs , 67 hits, 25 home runs , 53 runs batted in , 1 stolen base and has a batting average of 253.
https://www.mlb.com/player/kyle-schwarber-656941
Juan Soto who is a a right fielder for Washington!
This season for Washington Juan Soto has had 272 at bats, 54 runs, 77 hits, 11 home runs, 42 runs batted in, 5 stolen bases and has a batting average of 253.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/juan-soto-665742
Chris Taylor who is a center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers!
This season for the Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Taylor has had 292 at bats, produced 63 runs, 81 hits, 10 home runs , 46 runs batted in and 8 stolen bases and has a batting of 277.
“according to https://www.mlb.com/player/chris-taylor-621035
Kevin Cash who is the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays and Dave Roberts who is the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers are going to manage the 2021 Major League Baseball All-Star Game.
Kevin Cash is going to manage the American League, Dave Roberts is going to manage the National League!
Why?
Because both the Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers played in the World Series in 2020!
First pitch is set for 7:30pm from Coors Field that home to the Colorado Rockies!
The game is going to be televised on Fox!