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Philadelphia's Sánchez to start All-Star Game at home for NL. Toronto's Cease the pick for AL
By NOAH TRISTER, Associated Press at ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· July 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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 th...
Key takeaway The Blue Jays announced Sunday that Cease will be the American League's starter.
Why this matters in The McAllen
For Valley residents who follow baseball, the All-Star Game starter announcements may spark interest in how local players from the Rio Grande Valley have fared in professional baseball. While Cristopher Sánchez and Dylan Cease take the national stage, fans in McAllen might recall the achievements of hometown athletes who have gone on to play in the minor or major leagues. The selection of Sánchez to start in his home ballpark also raises questions about the potential for future baseball events in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metro area, and whether the region's own stadiums could one day host high-profile games like the All-Star Game. As the community continues to grow and develop its sports infrastructure, the success of players like Sánchez serves as a point of pride and a reminder of the Valley's own baseball talent.
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Category: parks ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? 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 th...
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