MLB All-Star Game: American League vs. National League (6:00 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

Dodgers’ southpaw Clayton Kershaw will take the bump for the National League All-Stars to open tonight’s All-Star Game in front of the home crowd. Kershaw is joined by fellow Dodgers Mookie Betts and Trea Turner in the NL’s starting lineup.

Shohei Ohtani will be the first American League hitter to face Kershaw as he leads off for the AL All-Star team for the second straight season. Tampa Bay Rays starter Shane McClanahan will oppose Kershaw as the starting pitcher for the AL.

Chicago will be represented in both starting lineups tonight, with Willson Contreras starting behind the dish and hitting sixth for the NL All-Star team and Tim Anderson playing shortstop and hitting seventh for the AL All-Star Team.

The American League All-Stars have won eight straight Midsummer Classics, so the home team will be looking to win their first ASG since they won 8-0 at Kauffman Stadium in 2012.

New All-Star Game Tie Breaker

If tonight’s ASG is tied after nine innings, there will be no extra innings. Instead, each manager will select three batters to participate in a Home Run Derby, and each hitter will get three swings. The team with the highest total after three rounds wins. Here are some more details:

  • Play will be paused briefly for the grounds crew to reconfigure the field.
  • Each participant will get three swings to hit as many home runs as possible.
  • Participants can take any amount of pitches without it counting against their swing total.
  • The AL will hit first as the visiting team, and the NL will hit second. Teams will alternate hitters for three rounds.
  • After three rounds have been completed, the team with the most home runs will be declared the winner of the All-Star Game.
  • In the event of a tie (after three rounds), a head-to-head format will take place until the tie is broken, which would look like a swing-off with the selected hitters from each side going swing-for-swing until the tie is broken.
  • Here’s who would participate if the game is tied after nine innings tonight:

    American League

    1. Ty France (SEA)
    2. Julio Rodríguez (SEA)
    3. Kyle Tucker (HOU)

    National League

    1. Pete Alonso (NYM)
    2. Ronald Acuña Jr. (ATL)
    3. Kyle Schwarber (PHI)

    Maybe we’ll see Julio Rodríguez get to crush some more bombs at Dodger Stadium tonight!

    Broadcast Info

  • First Pitch: 6:00 CT
  • TV: FOX
  • Radio: ESPN
  • Location: Dodger Stadium
  • Betting Odds: Money Line – AL (-1.5), O/U – 7.5
  • Starting Pitchers

    National League: Clayton Kershaw (7-2, 2.13 ERA, 9.42 K/9)

    versus

    American League: Shane McClanahan (10-3, 1.71 ERA, 11.95 K/9)

    National League:

    1. Ronald Acuña Jr., RF (ATL)
    2. Mookie Betts, CF (LAD)
    3. Manny Machado, 3B (SD)
    4. Paul Goldschmidt, 1B (STL)
    5. Trea Turner, SS (LAD)
    6. Willson Contreras, C (CHC)
    7. William Contreras, DH (ATL)
    8. Joc Pederson, LF (SF)
    9. Jeff McNeil, 2B (NYM)

    American League:

    1. Shohei Ohtani, DH (LAA)
    2. Aaron Judge, RF (NYY)
    3. Rafael Devers, 3B (BOS)
    4. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B (TOR)
    5. Giancarlo Stanton, LF (NYY)
    6. Byron Buxton, CF (MIN)
    7. Tim Anderson, SS (CWS)
    8. Andrés Giménez, 2B (CLE)
    9. Alejandro Kirk, C (TOR)

    written by

    Patrick grew up in Chicago's Bridgeport and Garfield Ridge neighborhoods before moving to the Western Suburbs of Chicago before eventually relocating to the Las Vegas area with his family in 2023. He started with Bleacher Nation in 2021 and has spent time as a Staff Writer and on the Chicago Blackhawks beat. He is currently a writer and editor at Bleacher Nation covering the Chicago Bears and the NFL at large and the author of the Bleacher Nation Newsletter. Patrick is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA).

    more cubs news

    Justin Steele Injury Update: New Classification, MRI Tomorrow, IL Stint Coming? Steele and Counsell Speak

    A significant update on Justin Steele came from Craig Counsell tonight after the Cubs extra innings loss in Texas. In short: Yes, a stint on the Injured List is likely for Justin Steele. But we still don't know how severe...

    Enhanced Box Score: Rangers 4, Cubs 3 – March 28, 2024

    It took exactly one day for the Cubs' ace to sustain what may be a significant injury, for their closer to blow a save, for the umpires to significantly impact the outcome of a critical play (this time in the...

    OMG: Michael Busch Scored the 9th Inning, GO-AHEAD Run, Because He Just Never Stopped Running

    That was absolutely incredible. To all the little kids out there, when your coach tells you to never stop running, this is why. Rookie Cubs 1B Michael Busch (the guy the Cubs got from the Dodgers this offseason to be...

    Pre-Gamin’: Cubs at Rangers – Lineups, Pitching Matchup, Broadcast Info, Game Thread

    *SHORT COURTS: It's Time To Bring The Home Court, Home! Looking for a unique way to celebrate your athlete or team before you peruse the FIRST CHICAGO CUBS LINEUP of the Year? Don't miss out! For just one more week...

    The Cubs Are Among the Most Returning-y Teams

    I am still mostly incapacitated at the moment, so apologies for the short shrift on such an otherwise blessed day. In between pokes and prods, I wanted to share a chart I saw that was pretty interesting, even if unsurprising:...

    Maybe the Cubs Are the Favorites in the NL Central, After All?

    ESPN was the first to throw some love the Cubs way this week, with an overwhelming majority of their writers, analysts, and editors picking the Chicago Cubs to win the NL Central in 2024. But the love doesn't end there....

    The Season Begins, Love for Morel, Counsell’s Value, and Other Cubs Bullets

    You know where you want to spend your Opening Day morning? The hospital! Suffice to say, this is not how I imagined getting HYPED for the Cubs' opener. I guess I'll just have to think about all the possible lineup...

    Cubs vs Rangers: The First Series of the Year!

    Cubs vs Rangers — THE REGULAR SEASON IS HERE! Wake up and rejoice. Later tonight, the Cubs will begin their march toward October Baseball against the (reigning World Series champion) Texas Rangers in Arlington. Justin Steele is getting the nod...

    The 2024 Chicago Cubs for Dummies

    Boom. We made it. The offseason is over, and the Cubs regular season - and those elevated expectations - begins tomorrow. But in case you slept through the winter, I'm here to catch you up on everything you need to...

    I’m Expecting More This Year, Cubs — It’s Time to Start Winning

    There's no way around it: The Chicago Cubs did *not* have the offseason we hoped they might after making Craig Counsell the highest paid manager in MLB history. Not that they did poorly, mind you. Cody Bellinger, Shota Imanaga, and...

    Latest News

    Diamondbacks vs. Rockies: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

    In their season opener on Friday, Corbin Carroll and the Arizona Diamondbacks take on Nolan Jones and the Colorado Rockies, with first pitch scheduled for 9:40 PM ET at Chase Field.Keep reading to find out how to watch the Arizona-Colorado...

    Guardians vs. Athletics: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

    Logan Allen will take the mound for the Cleveland Guardians when they square off against starter Ross Stripling and the Oakland Athletics in their season opener on Friday, with first pitch at 9:40 PM ET.Find out how to watch the...

    How to Watch Mariners vs. Red Sox: Live Stream or on TV

    In their season opener on Friday, Julio Rodriguez and the Seattle Mariners play Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox, with first pitch scheduled for 9:40 PM ET at T-Mobile Park.Keep reading to see how to watch the Seattle-Boston matchup...

    Padres vs. Giants: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

    The San Francisco Giants (0-1), led by Jorge Soler, visit Fernando Tatis Jr. and the San Diego Padres (2-1) at 9:40 PM ET on Friday.If you're intending to watch this game, keep reading for streaming and TV options for the...

    How to Watch Dodgers vs. Cardinals: Live Stream or on TV

    The St. Louis Cardinals (0-1), led by Paul Goldschmidt, visit Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2-1) at 10:10 PM ET on Friday.The article below will give you everything you need to watch Los Angeles take on St. Louis.When...

    OMG: Michael Busch Scored the 9th Inning, GO-AHEAD Run, Because He Just Never Stopped Running

    That was absolutely incredible. To all the little kids out there, when your coach tells you to never stop running, this is why. Rookie Cubs 1B Michael Busch (the guy the Cubs got from the Dodgers this offseason to be...

    Astros vs. Yankees: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

    On Friday, the New York Yankees (1-0) play Kyle Tucker and the Houston Astros (0-1), with first pitch scheduled for 8:10 PM ET at Minute Maid Park.The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch...

    Rays vs. Blue Jays: Start Time, Streaming Live, TV Channel, How to Watch

    At Tropicana Field on Friday, Aaron Civale versus Chris Bassitt will be the pitching matchup when the Tampa Bay Rays (0-1) play the Toronto Blue Jays (1-0), starting at 6:50 PM ET.If you're intending to watch this game, keep reading...

    Enhanced Box Score: Rangers 4, Cubs 3 – March 28, 2024

    It took exactly one day for the Cubs' ace to sustain what may be a significant injury, for their closer to blow a save, for the umpires to significantly impact the outcome of a critical play (this time in the...

    Justin Steele Injury Update: New Classification, MRI Tomorrow, IL Stint Coming? Steele and Counsell Speak

    A significant update on Justin Steele came from Craig Counsell tonight after the Cubs extra innings loss in Texas. In short: Yes, a stint on the Injured List is likely for Justin Steele. But we still don't know how severe...

    more cubs news