NEW YORK (AP) — The Cubs have become the first team since the 1976 Reds to have five players voted as All-Star Game starters.
The Cubs’ entire infield of first baseman Anthony Rizzo, second baseman Ben Zobrist, shortstop Addison Russell and third baseman Kris Bryant were elected along with Chicago outfielder Dexter Fowler. Joining the Cubs quintet are Giants catcher Buster Posey, Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes (yoh-EH’-nehs SEHS’-peh-dehs) and Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper.
Boston has three first-time starters and four overall on the American League starting squad: designated hitter David Ortiz, shortstop Xander Bogaerts (ZAN-dur BOG’-gahrts) and outfielders Jackie Bradley Jr. and Mookie Betts.
Royals catcher Salvador Perez and Kansas City first baseman Eric Hosmer are also part of the AL starting lineup, as are Orioles third baseman Manny Machado and Angels outfielder Mike Trout.
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