Philadelphia's Sánchez to start All-Star Game at home for NL. Toronto's Cease the pick for AL

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Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start for the National League in the All-Star Game hosted at his home ballpark, while Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays will start for the American League. The matchup highlights key pitchers in the 2026 All-Star baseball event.

Cristopher Sánchez of the Philadelphia Phillies will start Tuesday night's All-Star Game in his home ballpark, taking the mound for the National League against Dylan Cease of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays announced Sunday that Cease will be the American League's starter. Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who is managing the NL, said Sanchez is his starter.