Pages' All-Star Debut

Dave Roberts Publicly Backed Pages Before Selection

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts does not have a say in building the All-Star roster. But he made his preferences clear anyway. Roberts publicly vouched for Pages, third baseman Max Muncy, and pitcher Justin Wrobleski as worthy picks, according to Yardbarker. Pages ultimately got the call.

Pages has been one of the NL's standout young outfielders this season. His strong fan support throughout two rounds of voting shows his popularity is growing fast. The selection is a major milestone for the Cuban-born outfielder, who has pushed his way into the Dodgers' core lineup.

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Jordan Walker and Kevin McGonigle Also Earn First Selections

Pages is not the only first-timer headed to Philadelphia. St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker was also named to his first All-Star Game after a breakout season, according to Sporting News. Walker entered the majors with high expectations and has lived up to them in 2026.

Detroit Tigers rookie shortstop Kevin McGonigle also made the roster for the first time, per Detroit Free Press. McGonigle's selection is especially notable because he is a rookie. The Tigers are sending multiple players to the Midsummer Classic, with left fielder Riley Greene earning his third straight All-Star nod — the first Tigers outfielder ever to do so.

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Bobby Witt Jr. Gets First All-Star Starting Nod

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. will start the 2026 All-Star Game for the first time. Fans voted him in, and it is his third straight All-Star appearance, according to Kansas City Star. He is the first Royals shortstop ever to earn a starting spot in the game.

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Chicago Sluggers and Tigers Catcher Round Out the Field

The Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas was also named to the 2026 All-Star Game, joining a representative from the Cubs as well, according to Fox 32 Chicago. Both Chicago teams will have players in Philadelphia on July 14.

Detroit Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler rounds out a strong group of first-time selections. Dingler was named to the All-Star team on July 4, per Detroit Free Press. He is the first Tigers catcher to make an All-Star roster in years, adding to what has been a breakout season for Detroit's young core.

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