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2024 MLB All-Star Game Predictions: National League vs American League

We dipped with many MLB regular season matches every day between various teams where they face each other to raise their standing in the division. As a new feel, fans are delighted to witness a cheer-filled event; the 2024 MLB All-Star Game, Aka Midsummer Classic, will set off with a grand inaugural. This year’s game will be the 94th MLB All-Star Game between the American League and National League, with all fan-favorite players getting to play in their designated field position. The game will be scheduled on July 16, 2024, and hosted by Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington (Texas).

As the Texas Rangers is hosting this year’s MLB All-Star Game, it’s interesting to know this will be the second time for the Rangers to host the MLB All-Star Game in history. Looking back, the 1995 MLB All-Star Game was hosted at the Ballpark in Arlington under the Rangers. The event held an excellent game for fans and created a talk for a while. Then, around 2020, the Rangers moved to Globe Life Field, and the Ballpark was rebranded and reconfigured as Choctaw Stadium. As an extra fact, Logo and Uniform always hold special meaning for players as well as fans. This 2024 MLB All-Star Game logo and uniform features represent the culture and pride of Texas, which made Texas people feel elated with it.

The selection of MLB All-Star Game rosters with designated hitters is determined by fan balloting. It will be conducted in two phases; the top vote-getter in the first phase for each league will receive a spot in the starting lineup. The top two vote-getters in other non-pitching positions are advanced to the second voting phase. There are six finalists for three outfield positions, except when an outfielder is a top vote-getter. This year, the first voting phase was held from June 5 to June 27, and the second voting was held from June 30 to July 3. Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Bryce Harper from the Philadelphia Phillies are the leading vote-getters in each league in the first phase.

 

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2024 MLB All-Star Game Details

Event: National League vs American League

Date: July 16, 2024 (Tuesday)

Time: 8:00 pm ET| 5:00 pm PT| 5:30 am IST (Next Day)

Venue: Globe Life Field in Arlington (Texas)

Where can I watch 2024 MLB All-Star Game?

 The 2024 MLB All-Star Game will be telecasted live on the FOX channel. Worldwide, Canada fans can enjoy the game via Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ streaming options. In the UK, fans can catch up to the game with TNT Sports.

2024 MLB All Star-Game Rosters

Starters
American LeagueNational League
Adley Rutschman (BAL)William Contreas (MIL)
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR)Bryce Harper (PHI)
Marcus Semien (TEX)Ketel Marte (AZ)
Jose Ramirez (CLE)Alec Bohm (PHI)
Gunnar Henderson (BAL)Christian Yelich (MIL)
Aaron Judge (NYY)Jurickson Profar (SD)
Juan Soto (NYY)Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD)
Steven Kwan (CLE)Shohei Ohtani (LAD)
Yordan Alvarez (HOU)Trea Turner (PHI)

 

Reserves
American LeagueNational League
Salvador Perez (KC)Will Smith (LAD)
Carlos Correa (MIN)CJ Abrams (WSH)
Rafael Devers (BOS)Pete Alonso (NYM)
Josh Naylor (CLE)Luis Arraez (SD)
Isaac Paredes (TB)Mookie Betts (LAD)
Willi Castro (MIN)Elly De La Cruz (CIN)
Jordon Westburg (BAL)Freddie Freeman (LAD)
Bobby Witt Jr. (KC)Ryan McMahon (COL)
Jarren Duran (BOS)Teoscar Hernandez (LAD)
Riley Greene (DET)Jackson Merrill (SD)
Kyle Tucker (HOU)Heliot Ramos (SF)
Anthony Santander (BAL)Bryan Reynolds (PIT)
David Fry (CLE)Marcell Ozuna (ATL)

 

Pitchers
American LeagueNational League
Tyler Anderson (LAA)Tyler Glasnow (LAD)
Corbin Burnes (BAL)Hunter Greene (CIN)
Garrett Crochet (CWS)Shota Imanaga (CHC)
Logan Gilbert (SEA)Reynaldo Lopez (ATL)
Tanner Houck (BOS)Chris Sale (ATL)
Seth Lugo (KC)Paul Skenes (PIT)
Cole Ragans (KC)Ranger Suarez (PHI)
Tarik Skubal (DET)Logan Webb (SF)
Zack Wheeler (PHI)
Relief Pitchers
Emmanuel Clase (CLE)Ryan Helsley (STL)
Clay Holmes (NYY)Jeff Hoffman (PHI)
Mason Miller (OAK)Tanner Scott (MIA)
Kirby Yates (TEX)Matt Strahm (PHI)
Robert Suarez (SD)

 

2024 MLB All-Star Game Managers

For this year’s 2024 MLB All-Star Game, Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy will manage the American League squad, and Torey Lovullo from the Arizona Diamondbacks will manage the National League squad.

Prediction

 National League vs American League

This year’s 2024 MLB All-Star Game will shine so bright that fans will become more interested in the match with each passing day. While both teams have strong players, we are about to witness the great clash between the National League and American League on July 16, 2024, at Globe Life Field in Arlington (Texas).

 Notable Players:

  • Looking into the National League Roster, we have Bryce Harper, one of the top contributing players in this MLB Season, to lead the National League in this All-Star Game. In this MLB Season, he has 58 RBI, a .298 average, a .394 OBP, and a .963 OPS. Fans look forward to Shohei Ohtani’s gameplay as he gets 1st in ranking in MLB Season. Also, as a fan favourite, we hope his play will keep the result of this year’s MLB All-Star Game the same as in the past.
  • Fans are expecting an astonishing performance from Aaron Judge for the American League and for the team to win this year’s MLB All-Star Game after facing a huge failure. Judge holds the hope with his stats of 83 RBI, .304 average, .422 OBP, and 1.086 OPS. Another player who holds the voice of fans is Juan Soto. He is also a top performer, equal to Judge, and we hope for their best game in this match.

In the past five MLB All-Star Games, the American League has held the majority of wins with a record of 4-1. From 2013, the American League held the MLB All-Star Game trophy till 2022 with nine consecutive wins. But it all changed last year as the National League showed their potential and strength to overturn the tide and won the game with a 2-3 score. With continuous game losses, the National League reached the critical point of losing hope, but with the excellent lineup and great gameplay, they won the game. As for the 2023 MLB All-Star Game MVP, Elias Diaz from the Colorado Rockies won the award with a .267 batting average and 72 RBI. With the win of last year, the National League is entering with confidence for this year’s game and plans to create a second-striking win against the American League without fail. The situation of the American League is like a bird that won over every obstacle but lost their wings in last year’s game, but fans believe they will rise and place their name by winning this year’s All-Star Game. Comparing the lineups and players’ stats of the National League and American League, we can deduce that the National League has a higher chance of winning the game.

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