Five Phillies named 2026 MLB All-Stars in Philadelphia
NBC Sports Philadelphia • • sports
Key Points:
- The 2026 MLB All-Star Game will be held in Philadelphia, marking the nation's 250th year and the city's role as the nation's birthplace, with five Phillies players selected, tying for the second-most in franchise history.
- Brandon Marsh earned his first All-Star start in right field after a breakout season with a .315 batting average and 15 home runs, showing improved performance against left-handed pitchers under manager Don Mattingly.
- Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper were named reserves, with Schwarber leading MLB in total bases and slugging percentage, while Harper continues to perform at a high level with a .906 OPS and strong offensive stats.
- Pitchers Cristopher Sánchez and Jhoan Durán were also selected, with Sánchez boasting a 2.00 ERA and a historic scoreless streak, and Duran leading the league in saves with a 1.52 ERA and exceptional strikeout-to-walk ratio.
- The All-Star Game will be played on July 14 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX, with the Home Run Derby field yet to be finalized; both Schwarber and Harper are potential participants.
