The 2019 Major League Baseball All-Star Game was the 90th Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The game was hosted by the Cleveland Indians and was played at Progressive Field on July 9, 2019, with the American League prevailing over the National League, 4–3.

The decision to name Cleveland the host city was announced on January 27, 2017, by Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred. It was the sixth All-Star Game in Cleveland, and the first since 1997; this established the Indians as the team to have hosted the most All-Star Games, breaking a four-way tie with the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, and Cincinnati Reds, who have each hosted the game five times. It was also the first time since 2014 that an American League team has hosted the event. That All-Star Game also coincided with the 25th anniversary of Progressive Field and made it the second All-Star Game hosted by that ballpark.

Alex Cora of the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox managed the American League, and Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers managed the National League for the second consecutive year. The Houston Astros once again led all of baseball with a record six players selected to the All-Star roster, including four starters.

Host selection

Bidding for the 2019 All-Star Game began roughly five years before in 2014, according to Indians owner Paul Dolan. The selection of Cleveland to host the 2019 All-Star Game was heavily influenced by three major factors. The first involves recent improvement and growth throughout downtown Cleveland. The second factor is the recent success enjoyed by the Indians which culminated in an appearance in the 2016 World Series. Commissioner Manfred spoke highly of the city and its response to the World Series, stating that, "Cleveland's a baseball town and it will be a great host for the Midsummer Classic." Recent renovations and improvements in Progressive Field were the third factor influencing the decision to name the ballpark as the All-Star Game host for the second time.

This marked the sixth time the Indians have hosted the All-Star Game, more than any other team. Likewise, this is the sixth All-Star Game played in Cleveland, the third most All-Star Games hosted by any city, only trailing New York (nine games hosted by four teams) and Chicago (seven games hosted by two teams).

Fan balloting Voting for the All-Star game was changed from previous years. "Primary" voting lasted from on May 28 to June 21. The "primary" determined the top three vote-getters at every infield position and top nine vote-getters in the outfield for both the American and National Leagues. From this group of finalists, fans determined the All-Star Game starters. Voting ran from June 26 to 27.

Unlike the format from previous years, which allowed fans to vote on a standard ballot up to 35 times, they could vote up to five times per day during the "primary" but only once during the final voting which determined the starting lineups. The "Starters Election" winners are highlighted below.

The remainder of the rosters, including all pitchers, were selected by player vote and input from both managers.

Full rosters were announced on June 30.

+American LeaguePlayerTeam Catcher Robinson Chirinos Astros James McCann White Sox Gary Sánchez Yankees First baseman C. J. Cron Twins Carlos Santana Indians Luke Voit Yankees Second baseman Jose Altuve Astros Tommy La Stella Angels DJ LeMahieu Yankees Shortstop Carlos Correa Astros Jorge Polanco Twins Gleyber Torres Yankees Third baseman Alex Bregman Astros Hunter Dozier Royals Gio Urshela Yankees Outfield Mookie Betts Red Sox Michael Brantley Astros Joey Gallo Rangers Aaron Judge Yankees Austin Meadows Rays Josh Reddick Astros Eddie Rosario Twins George Springer Astros Mike Trout Angels Designated hitter Nelson Cruz Twins J. D. Martinez Red Sox Hunter Pence Rangers

+National LeaguePlayerTeam Catcher Willson Contreras Cubs Yasmani Grandal Brewers Brian McCann Braves First baseman Josh Bell Pirates Freddie Freeman Braves Anthony Rizzo Cubs Second baseman Ozzie Albies Braves Ketel Marte Diamondbacks Mike Moustakas Brewers Shortstop Javier Báez Cubs Trevor Story Rockies Dansby Swanson Braves Third baseman Nolan Arenado Rockies Kris Bryant Cubs Josh Donaldson Braves Outfield Ronald Acuña Jr. Braves Jason Heyward Cubs Cody Bellinger Dodgers Charlie Blackmon Rockies Kyle Schwarber Cubs Nick Markakis Braves Joc Pederson Dodgers Albert Almora Cubs Christian Yelich Brewers

Rosters

National League +Elected starters PositionPlayerTeam All-Star GamesC Cubs 21B Braves 4 2B Diamondbacks 13B Rockies 5SS Cubs 2OF Braves 1OF Dodgers 2OF Brewers 2

+Reserves PositionPlayerTeam All-Star GamesC Brewers 2C Phillies 21B Mets 11B Pirates 11B Dodgers 12B Brewers 33B Cubs 33B Nationals 1SS Cardinals 1SS Rockies 2OF Rockies 4OF Rockies 1OF Mets 1

+PitchersPlayerTeam All-Star Games Marlins 1 Dodgers 1 Reds 1 Mets 3 Reds 2 Diamondbacks 6 Brewers 2 Dodgers 8 Dodgers 1 Nationals 7 Giants 1 Braves 1 Pirates 2 Brewers 1 Padres 1

American League +Elected starters PositionPlayerTeam All-Star GamesC Yankees 21B Indians 12B Yankees 33B Astros 2SS Twins 1OF Astros 3OF Angels 8OF Astros 4DH Rangers 4

+Reserves PositionPlayerTeam All-Star GamesC White Sox 11B White Sox 31B Mariners 12B Angels 12B Rays 12B Yankees 23B Athletics 1SS Red Sox 2SS Indians 4OF Red Sox 4OF Rangers 1OF Rays 1OF Royals 1DH Red Sox 3

+PitchersPlayerTeam All-Star Games Twins 2 Indians 1 Yankees 6 Astros 3 Tigers 1 White Sox 1 Indians 3 Athletics 1 Orioles 1 Rangers 1 Rays 2 Twins 1 Astros 1 Blue Jays 1 Yankees 2 Astros 8

Roster notes

Brandon Lowe was named as the roster replacement for Tommy La Stella due to injury. José Berríos was named as the roster replacement for Jake Odorizzi due to injury. Gleyber Torres was named as the roster replacement for Brandon Lowe due to injury. Xander Bogaerts was named as the roster replacement for Hunter Pence due to injury. J. D. Martinez was named starter in place of Hunter Pence due to injury. Max Muncy was named as the roster replacement for Anthony Rendon due to injury. Shane Bieber was named as the roster replacement for Mike Minor due to Minor starting on Sunday. Liam Hendriks was named as the roster replacement for Charlie Morton due to Morton starting on Sunday. Masahiro Tanaka was named as the roster replacement for Marcus Stroman due to injury. Sonny Gray was named as the roster replacement for Max Scherzer due to injury. Felipe Vázquez was named as the roster replacement for Zack Greinke due to Greinke dealing with a personal matter. Brandon Woodruff was named as the roster replacement for Josh Hader due to injury. #: Indicates player would not play (replaced as per reference notes above).

Game summary Starting lineup

+NationalOrderPlayerTeamPosition1 Brewers LF2 Cubs SS3 Braves 1B4 Dodgers RF5 Rockies 3B6 Pirates DH7 Cubs C8 Diamondbacks 2B9 Braves CF Dodgers P

+AmericanOrderPlayerTeamPosition1 Astros RF2 Yankees 2B3 Angels CF4 Indians 1B5 Red Sox DH6 Astros 3B7 Yankees C8 Astros LF9 Twins SS Astros P

Line score

Logo The Indians and Major League Baseball unveiled the electric guitar inspired logo for the 2019 All-Star Game on August 7, 2018.

National Anthems The Canadian national anthem was sung by country singer Lindsay Ell. The American national anthem was sung by pop singer MAX.

See also

List of Major League Baseball All-Star Games Major League Baseball All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Award All-Star Futures Game Home Run Derby

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