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Voting for the 2022 All-MLB Team is underway, and you can help decide which players will be honored as the best of the regular season at each position, with 50% of the vote coming from fans and 50% coming from a panel of experts.

Even being on the ballot is an accomplishment, with the options at each position representing the best of the best. From this elite group, fans are tasked with selecting one player each at first base, second base, shortstop, third base, catcher and designated hitter, two relievers, three outfielders and five starting pitchers.

These choices aren’t easy — there are so many deserving and stellar candidates. Here’s a look at the five toughest positions to parse on the All-MLB ballot.

After learning she had beaten cancer, Astros fan Liza Valverde was first in line to meet Jose Altuve the next day and was rewarded with a hug along with a friendly chat and some autographs.

Initially conceived as a vacation to celebrate his 30th birthday, a trip to Antarctica by Padres righty Joe Musgrove took on added meaning when he saw the opportunity to turn it into a fundraiser for the Challenged Athletes Foundation.

Paul Goldschmidt and Aaron Judge became first-time MVP Award winners this week. That put them one ahead of dozens of Hall of Famers, and these 14 players are the best to never claim the honor.

Tune in for a recap of the BBWAA Award winners and Hot Stove news from the past week today at noon and 6 p.m. ET.

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