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Trout Returns, Dodgers Dominate MLB All‑Star Roster

Mike Trout returns to the 2026 MLB All‑Star Game for the first time since 2019, and the Dodgers contribute four starters—Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, and Andy Pages—to the Philadelphia lineup.

Mike Trout is slated to start his first All‑Star Game since 2019, boasting a 145 OPS+ and 17 homers in 74 games this season. His return comes just 40 miles from his Millville, New Jersey hometown, adding a personal touch to the July 14 contest in Philadelphia.

The Dodgers bring a four‑player slate to the ballpark—Shohei Ohtani, the sixth consecutive fan‑voted DH; first baseman Freddie Freeman; third baseman Max Muncy; and outfielder Andy Pages—underscoring the franchise’s depth. slot-chickenroad.org