Happy day, sports fans! It’s the 93rd Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star game this Tuesday at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park. We’ve got a wild roster for both teams and some pretty sleek big MLB game odds.
Big Names, Big Game
It’s the American League (AL) vs the National League (NL) head-to-head again!
Now, if we look at the history, the AL has taken home the trophy nine times straight. But don’t get caught up in that because baseball is as unpredictable as it gets. It’s anybody’s game this time, just like a coin flip where both sides have a 50-50 chance, regardless of past flips.
Still, this might be the NL’s night. The NL lineup is strong, featuring Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Bettts. On the other hand, AL is going in with Aaron Judge and Yordan Alvarez on the MLB injury report, which might lead to a weaker back of the lineup.
Our Betting Board
Both with odds at -110 Bet of the Night: National League -110 The NL is also -220 on the run line (+1.5). Total run prediction: Over 7.5 runs (+110) or under 7.5 runs (-130).
The last time the MLB All Star Game Lineup was in this park back in 2001, the AL beat the NL, 4-1. But let’s not get hung up on that. What’s noteworthy is that the most recent three All-Star Games and five of the last six have been under that total. The only exception was 2018 when a late home run flurry in D.C. pushed it over.
However, with a bit of a boost in offense this MLB season and potentially some extra-juicy balls, we could be in for a wild run-filled game. Both sides could deliver some big home runs.
Let’s continue…
Scoreboard Prediction: 6-4 Bet on the Board: Over 7.5 runs (+110) First Inning Fireworks: Things might get spiced up, so there might be a team scoring in the first inning, since Ronald Acuña Jr. is in the middle of stuff. Run in the first inning: Yes, +115
Of Rosters and Lineups: The Heat of the MLB All-Star Game 2023!
The All-Star Game rosters are out and each of the Shohei Ohtani might also give the game a miss due to a pesky blister issue.
Team Selection Highlights
In the lead for the MLB All Star Game Lineup, we have the Braves sporting eight All-Star MLB players, setting a high bar for the rest. The Rangers and Dodgers follow closely behind with five. The Orioles and Blue Jays are also making a strong showing with four players each. This is the first time since 2016 that the Orioles have multiple All-Stars. What a comeback!
Interesting fact, the Braves’ eight All-Stars match the most by any team since the 2012 Rangers. The Dodgers are keeping a strong tradition alive, with at least five All-Stars for the fourth year running. And the Blue Jays are flying high for the third year in a row with at least four players. Consistency shows!
The Rosters
Now, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. The rosters for the MLB All Star Game Lineup have some pretty exciting names.
On the American League side: We’ve got Marcus Semien, Shohei Ohtani, Randy Arozarena, Corey Seager, Yandy DÃaz, Adolis GarcÃa, Austin Hays, Josh Jung, Jonah Heim, and the pitcher, Gerrit Cole.
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Gerrit Cole | Yankees (AL starter) |
| Luis Castillo | Mariners |
| Sonny Gray | Twins |
| Shohei Ohtani | Angels (injured finger likely to let him off) |
| Nathan Eovaldi | Rangers |
| Kevin Gausman | Blue Jays |
| Shane McClanahan | Rays (injured; can’t play) |
| Framber Valdez | Astros |
| Michael Lorenzen | Tigers |
| Kenley Jansen | Red Sox |
| Emmanuel Clase | Guardians |
| Félix Bautista | Orioles |
| Yennier Cano | Orioles |
| George Kirby | Mariners (replacement for Shane McClanahan) |
| Pablo Lopez | Twins |
On the National League side: We’ve got the big guns: Ronald Acuña Jr., Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, J.D. Martinez, Nolan Arenado, Luis Arraez, Sean Murphy, Corbin Carroll, Orlando Arcia, and the pitcher, Zac Gallen.
| Player | Team |
|---|---|
| Zac Gallen | Diamondbacks (NL starter) |
| Spencer Strider | Braves (won’t pitch) |
| Bryce Elder | Braves (won’t pitch) |
| Justin Steele | Cubs |
| Mitch Keller | Pirates |
| Josiah Gray | Nationals |
| Clayton Kershaw | Dodgers (injured, won’t pitch) |
| Marcus Stroman | Cubs (won’t pitch) |
| Alexis DÃaz | Reds |
| Josh Hader | Padres |
| Devin Williams | Brewers (won’t pitch) |
| Camilo Doval | Giants |
| David Bednar | Pirates (replacement for Clayton Kershaw) |
| Alex Cobb | Giants (replacement for Bryce Elder) |
| Kodai Senga | Mets (replacement for Marcus Stroman) |
| Craig Kimbrel | Phillies (replaces Devin Williams) |
| Corbin Burnes | Brewers (replacement for Spencer Strider) |
It’s a doozy of a game with great entertainment and MLB puckline. Don’t miss it!
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