MLB All-Star Game 2022: What to know about the Mid-Summer Classic

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American League All-Star Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels talks to the media during the 2022 Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at Dodger Stadium on July 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES - The Major League Baseball All-Star Game is set to take place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday and will feature some of the best and up-and-coming superstars in the game.

As per tradition, the American League will go up against the National League. There is no fantasy draft format like there is for the NBA or divisional teams going against each other like in the NHL. The NFL also went back to conference matchups for their All-Star Game, termed the Pro Bowl.

This year’s game will feature the best and brightest but will also be missing some stars due to injury. Mike Trout, Jose Altuve, George Springer, Yordan Alvarez, Justin Verlander, Gerrit Cole Jazz Chisholm Jr., Bryce Harper, Nolan Arenado, Starling Marte, Corbin Burnes, Max Fried and Carlos Rodon and Josh Hader will not be participating.

Miguel Cabrera and Albert Pujols were also put into the game as legacy selections due to their contributions to the game. The Detroit Tigers star said he planned on retiring when his contract expires following the 2023 season. The St. Louis Cardinals slugger announced he will retire at the end of the season.

The American League is on an incredible winning streak in this event. The AL has won eight straight games and have only lost three times since 1996.

Read below for the list of projected All-Star starters for the Mid-Summer Classic.

American League

Starters

Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees celebrates his solo home run in the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on July 16, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

C: Alejandro Kirk, Blue Jays
1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays
2B: Andres Gimenez, Guardians
3B: Rafael Devers, Red Sox
SS: Tim Anderson, White Sox
OF: Aaron Judge, Yankees
OF: Byron Buxton, Twins
OF: Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees
DH: Shohei Ohtani, Angels

Legacy selection

DH: Miguel Cabrera, Tigers

Reserves

C: Jose Trevino, Yankees
1B: Luis Arraez, Twins
1B: Ty France, Mariners
2B: Santiago Espinal, Blue Jays
3B: Jose Ramirez, Guardians
SS: Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox
SS: Corey Seager, Rangers
OF: Kyle Tucker, Astros
OF: Andrew Benintendi, Royals
OF: Julio Rodriguez, Mariners
DH: J.D. Martinez, Red Sox

Starting pitchers

LHP: Shane McClanahan, Rays
LHP: Nestor Cortes, Yankees
LHP: Martin Perez, Rangers
LHP: Framber Valdez, Astros
RHP: Alek Manoah, Blue Jays
RHP: Shohei Ohtani, Angels
RHP: Paul Blackburn, A’s

Relievers

LHP: Gregory Soto, Tigers
RHP: Clay Holmes, Yankees
RHP: Emmanuel Clase, Guardians
RHP: Jorge Lopez, Orioles
RHP: Liam Hendriks, White Sox
RHP: Jordan Romano, Blue Jays

National League

Starters

Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 10, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

C: Wilson Contreras, Cubs
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals
2B: Jeff McNeil, Mets
3B: Manny Machado, Padres
SS: Traa Turner, Dodgers
OF: Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves
OF: Joc Pederson, Giants
OF: Mookie Betts, Dodgers
DH: William Contreras, Braves

Legacy selection

1B: Albert Pujols, Cardinals

Reserves

C: Travis d’Arnaud, Braves
1B: Pete Alonso, Mets
1B: C.J. Cron, Rockies
1B: Freddie Freeman, Dodgers
2B: Jake Cronenworth, Padres
3B: Austin Riley, Braves
SS: Dansby Swanson, Braves
OF: Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
OF: Ian Happ, Cubs
OF: Juan Soto, Nationals
DH: Garrett Cooper, Marlins

Starting pitchers

Starting pitcher Tyler Anderson #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on July 2, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

LHP: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
LHP: Tyler Anderson, Dodgers
RHP: Sandy Alcantara, Marlins
RHP: Joe Musgrove, Padres
RHP: Tony Gonsolin, Dodgers
RHP: Luis Castillo, Reds