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Clement earns most votes in AL, to start at 2B in first All-Star Game

MLB announced Ernie Clement and Shohei Ohtani as the first starters for the 2026 All-Star Game. Clement will start at second base for the American League after leading the league in voting. Ohtani is the first Dodger named to the 2026 roster.

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MLB revealed the first two All-Star starters following the conclusion of Phase 1 voting.

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  1. Ernie Clement and Shohei Ohtani Named First 2026 All-Star Starters

    MLB announced Ernie Clement and Shohei Ohtani as the first starters for the 2026 All-Star Game. Clement will start at second base for the American League after leading the league in voting. Ohtani is the first Dodger named to the 2026 roster.

    What's confirmed:

    • Ernie Clement will start at second base in the 2026 All-Star Game.
    • Shohei Ohtani has been named a starter for the 2026 All-Star Game.
    • Ernie Clement received 3,232,932 fan votes.
    • Clement was the top vote getter in the American League during Phase 1.
    • Shohei Ohtani is the first Dodger named to the 2026 All-Star Game.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Three Tigers players are on the cut line following Phase 1 voting.
    • National League finalist updates are bleak for the Reds.
    • The Orioles were shut out in the first round of voting.
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