2026 MLB All-Star Game Betting Tips – National League To Retain All-Star Bragging Rights
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is set for an exciting showdown in Philadelphia, with many experts tipping the National League to win. Bolstered by a deeper lineup and the advantage of a home crowd, the NL is favored, especially as several American League stars are sidelined by injuries. Historically, the AL leads the head-to-head 48-45-2, but the NL has clinched 2 of the last 3 contests, including a 7-6 thriller in 2025. High scoring is also anticipated, with recent games surpassing 7.5 total runs.
- National League favored to win due to deeper roster and AL injuries
- NL has won 2 of last 3 All-Star Games; AL still leads all-time 48-45-2
- Expect another high-scoring game, with both lineups loaded with stars
The NL has a deeper line-up, with several AL stars missing out with injury, and when both manager's empty the benches, that depth could be crucial.
Key Numbers - Will NL Make It 3 Wins In 4 Years?
- The National League has won 2 of the last 3 All-Star Games
- The last two All-Star Games have produced over 7.5 total runs
AL Lead All-Time Head To Head; NL Won Last Meeting
- The American League leads the all-time series 48-45-2
- The National League won the 2025 MLB All-Star Game 7-6
2026 MLB All-Star Game – National League Roster
Starters
| Position | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| C | Drake Baldwin | Atlanta Braves |
| 1B | Freddie Freeman | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| 2B | Ozzie Albies | Atlanta Braves |
| 3B | Max Muncy | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| SS | CJ Abrams | Washington Nationals |
| OF | Brandon Marsh | Philadelphia Phillies |
| OF | Juan Soto | New York Mets |
| OF | Andy Pages | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| DH | Shohei Ohtani | Los Angeles Dodgers |
* Shohei Ohtani will not play.
Reserves
| Position | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| C | William Contreras | Milwaukee Brewers |
| C | Hunter Goodman | Colorado Rockies |
| INF | Luis Arraez | San Francisco Giants |
| INF | Bryce Harper | Philadelphia Phillies |
| INF | Otto Lopez | Miami Marlins |
| INF | Matt Olson | Atlanta Braves |
| INF | Sal Stewart | Cincinnati Reds |
| OF | Corbin Carroll | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| OF | Pete Crow-Armstrong | Chicago Cubs |
| OF | Jordan Walker | St Louis Cardinals |
| OF | James Wood | Washington Nationals |
| DH | Kyle Schwarber | Philadelphia Phillies |
| DH | Iván Herrera | St Louis Cardinals * |
Starting Pitchers
| Hand | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| RHP | Braxton Ashcraft | Pittsburgh Pirates * |
| RHP | Chase Burns | Cincinnati Reds |
| LHP | Jesús Luzardo | Philadelphia Phillies * |
| RHP | Max Meyer | Miami Marlins |
| RHP | Jacob Misiorowski | Milwaukee Brewers |
| LHP | Eduardo Rodriguez | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| LHP | Chris Sale | Atlanta Braves |
| LHP | Cristopher Sánchez | Philadelphia Phillies |
| RHP | Paul Skenes | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| RHP | Logan Webb | San Francisco Giants |
| RHP | Yoshinobu Yamamoto | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| LHP | Justin Wrobleski | Los Angeles Dodgers * |
| LHP | Foster Griffin | Washington Nationals * |
Relief Pitchers
| Hand | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| RHP | Jhoan Duran | Philadelphia Phillies |
| RHP | Raisel Iglesias | Atlanta Braves |
| RHP | Mason Miller | San Diego Padres |
| RHP | Riley O'Brien | St Louis Cardinals * |
* Replacement
2026 MLB All-Star Game – American League Roster
Starters
| Position | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| C | Shea Langeliers | The Athletics |
| 1B | Nick Kurtz | The Athletics |
| 2B | Ernie Clement | Toronto Blue Jays |
| 3B | Junior Caminero | Tampa Bay Rays |
| SS | Bobby Witt Jr. | Kansas City Royals |
| OF | Mike Trout | Los Angeles Angels |
| OF | Riley Greene | Detroit Tigers |
| OF | Cody Bellinger | New York Yankees |
| DH | Yordan Alvarez | Houston Astros |
*Nick Kurtz will not play.
Reserves
| Position | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| C | Dillon Dingler | Detroit Tigers |
| C | Adley Rutschman | Baltimore Orioles |
| INF | Travis Bazzana | Cleveland Guardians |
| INF | Willson Contreras | Boston Red Sox * |
| INF | Kevin McGonigle | Detroit Tigers |
| INF | Ben Rice | New York Yankees |
| INF | Miguel Vargas | Chicago White Sox |
| INF | Munetaka Murakami | Chicago White Sox * |
| OF | Randy Arozarena | Seattle Mariners |
| OF | Ceddanne Rafaela | Boston Red Sox * |
| OF | Tristan Peters | Chicago White Sox * |
| DH | Yandy Díaz | Tampa Bay Rays |
Starting Pitchers
| Hand | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| RHP | Dylan Cease | Toronto Blue Jays |
| LHP | Parker Messick | Cleveland Guardians |
| RHP | Nick Martinez | Tampa Bay Rays * |
| RHP | Drew Rasmussen | Tampa Bay Rays |
| RHP | Joe Ryan | Minnesota Twins |
| RHP | Cam Schlittler | New York Yankees |
| LHP | Ranger Suarez | Boston Red Sox |
| RHP | Michael Wacha | Kansas City Royals |
Relief Pitchers
| Hand | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| RHP | Bryan Baker | Tampa Bay Rays |
| LHP | Aroldis Chapman | Boston Red Sox |
| LHP | Jacob Latz | Texas Rangers |
| RHP | Cade Smith | Cleveland Guardians |
| RHP | Louis Varland | Toronto Blue Jays |
* Replacement
Verdict
Two loaded line-ups are going head-to-head so you could make a case for either team here.
We are riding with the National League though - a deeper roster can deliver victory in fromt of a 'home' crowd in Philadelphia.
National League
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