Clayton Kershaw speaks to the NL squad before the game, many of whom are just glad to be in the same locker room with him.

Max Fried, Garrett Crochet, Jacob deGrom and Julio Rodríguez were among several players who had their spots filled by others.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are used to hot weather. Summer temperatures in the area are known for climbing north of 110 degrees. And though Atlanta’s southeastern humidity makes for a different airiness than the West,

Among National League pitchers who’ve thrown at least 90 innings this year, Abbott has the second-lowest ERA (2.07) behind only All-Star Game starter Paul Skenes (2.01). The Virginia native decided he was going to stay out in Cincinnati rather than go back home, hoping he would eventually get the call.

The Philadelphia Phillies could be one-stop shoppers to upgrade their bullpen and outfield offense come the July 31 trade deadline.

The Sox are represented in Atlanta by starting pitcher Shane Smith, who made the AL squad because even the most awful teams must send somebody. The presences of three long-lost Sox lefties, each of whom has dazzled in 2025,

Detroit Tigers are the fourth team in franchise history to feature six All-Stars. The other three teams had a mixed bag of playoff success.

The St. Louis Cardinals have had their share of surprise All-Stars over the years, players that might not by top of mind when fans think back. And in some years, they weren't even the team's only selection.

The best of the best in Major League Baseball will be on the same diamond on Tuesday for the All-Star Game at Truist Park. And for some, it could be their last moment in the sun for their current franchise.