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All-Star voting is here! 8 storylines to watch


Thursday, June 04
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8 storylines to watch with All-Star voting underway
Phase 1 of the 2026 KONAMI eBaseball MLB All-Star Ballot has officially begun. Will Aaron Judge be MLB’s leading vote-getter again? Could Kyle Schwarber edge out Shohei Ohtani as the NL’s starting DH? We’ve got you covered.

Ohtani lowers ERA to 0.74 with 6-inning gem — and reaches base 5 times!

Burnes (teres strain) suffers setback, likely out until Sept.

Sánchez’s streak ends at 50 2/3 scoreless innings — 5th-longest all-time, tops for a lefty

With legendary charm nearby, Dubón’s clutch gene showed up once again

Undaunted Guardians top second straight Yanks ace to nab Bronx series
The Trade Deadline is 2 months away, but rumors are already swirling around Skubal

Commissioner Manfred discusses exchange of initial proposals to begin CBA talks

Judge to get more tests on ailing rib cage as Yanks seek clarity on injury

No-hit bid from ‘vintage Logan Webb,’ Bericoto’s first HR drive 1-0 win

Tolle, Abreu, Contreras spark Sox to get Fenway rocking again

Tigers conquer The Trop for sweep of Rays behind relentless attack at plate
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Astros
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7 IP, 1 ER lowers ERA to 1.46, best among qualifying pitchers

5-0 with 1.79 ERA in 8 starts vs. Brewers

210 HR with PHI are 4th-most in a player’s 1st 5 seasons with a team

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MIA 4
WSH 1

DET 7
TB 2

CWS 8
MIN 0

NYM 7
SEA 1

SD 2
PHI 3

BAL 1
BOS 8

CLE 5
NYY 4

KC 5
CIN 2

TOR 3
ATL 7

SF 1
MIL 0

TEX 3
STL 5

ATH 5
CHC 4

PIT 9
HOU 11

COL 4
LAA 11

LAD 7
AZ 0






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