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Three Detroit Tigers make list of 2025 MLB All-Star Game finalists heading into Phase 2
Next month's MLB All-State Game in Atlanta might have a decidedly Motor City feel if the voting trends continue. If All-Star Game voting ended now, the Detroit Tigers would have three players starting July 15 for the American League team: Gleyber Torres at second base, Riley Greene in left field and Javier Báez in center field (not including Tarik Skubal, who is expected to be picked as the starting pitcher by AL manager Aaron Boone). Advertisement But voting hasn't ended. It has only transitioned from Phase 1 to Phase 2, with Báez, Greene and Torres making the cut for the Tigers. There are two parts of fan voting: Phase 1 ran from June 4-26 and included all MLB players, with fans voting for the players they want to start at each position and the top two vote-getters at each position (and the top six in the outfield) advancing. Phase 2, meanwhile, runs from June 30-July 2; the vote totals are reset and fans vote online on the smaller pool of players to determine the starters at each position. FRIENDLY ADVICE: Why Tigers might not have Gleyber Torres without Gio Urshela Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres, left, (25) takes the field alongside left fielder Riley Greene (31) during their game against the Chicago Cubs at Comerica Park in Detroit on Saturday, June 7, 2025. Celebrate 125 epic seasons of the Tigers with our new book! Advertisement MLB announced the results of Phase 1 on Thursday, June 26. Fans can vote for the remaining position players — including Torres, Greene and Báez — in Phase 2 to determine the AL starters at through noon on July 2, with starters to be announced that night. Meanwhile, pitchers and reserve selections are determined by player vote and the commissioner's office. The full All-Star Game rosters will be announced July 6. New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge received the most Phase 1 votes (4,012,983) among all AL players, giving him an automatic starting spot in the All-Star Game, which takes place at Truist Park in Atlanta. Judge's automatic nod also shrinks the outfield finalist pool a bit — only the top four advance for the final two spots in the AL. In the NL, Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani received the most votes, getting that league's automatic spot. [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] Advertisement In 2025, the trio of Torres, Greene and Báez has guided the Tigers to MLB's best record (51-31). Torres, 28, is hitting .281 with eight home runs (including one Thursday), 41 walks and 36 strikeouts in 69 games, with an .816 OPS; Greene, 24, is hitting .295 with 17 homers, 24 walks and 102 strikeouts in 80 games, with an .878 OPS; Báez, 32, is hitting .289 with nine homers, nine walks and 53 strikeouts in 69 games, with a .794OPS. All three players have been All-Stars in the past: Torres in 2018 and 2019 with the New York Yankees, Greene in 2024 with the Tigers and Báez in 2018 and 2019 with the Chicago Cubs. Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Advertisement Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: 2025 MLB All-Star Game finalists: Detroit Tigers have 3 advance
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Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene on All-Star Game voting: 'Just trying to help this team win'
Detroit Tigers outfielder Riley Greene made the All-Star Game for the first time as a reserve in 2024. One year later, Greene has positioned himself to make the Midsummer Classic as a starter. He crushed in Phase 1 of fan voting. Advertisement "I'm going to be honest, I don't really know how all that voting works and everything," Greene said. "We still got a few weeks. We'll see what happens." PHASE 1: Three Tigers make list of 2025 MLB All-Star Game finalists heading into Phase 2 Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene makes a sliding catch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Celebrate 125 seasons of the Tigers with our new book! In his fourth MLB season, Greene is hitting .295 with 17 home runs, 61 RBIs, 24 walks and 102 strikeouts in 80 games, spanning 335 plate appearances. His .878 OPS ranks seventh among American League players. For his performance, Greene has advanced from Phase 1 to Phase 2 in fan voting for the 2025 All-Star Game — joining teammates Gleyber Torres and Javier Báez. The vote totals reset for Phase 2, which lasts from Monday, June 30, until Wednesday, July 2. Advertisement "At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter to me if I'm recognized or not," Greene said. "I'm just trying to help this team win." Only 16 AL players advanced to Phase 2: two players at each infield position, two players at catcher, two players at designated hitter and four players in the outfield (due to New York outfielder Aaron Judge's guaranteed spot as the league's top vote-getter). The top vote-getter at each position — and the top two vote-getters in the outfield — will be locked in as All-Star starters. If trends from Phase 1 continue, the Tigers will have three position players starting for the AL in the All-Star Game, which takes place July 15 at Truist Field in Atlanta: Torres at second base, Greene in left field and Báez in center. In Phase 1, Greene received 2,332,378 votes. Advertisement His vote total ranked No. 2 among AL outfielders, trailing only Judge (4,012,983). It also ranked fourth among all AL players, behind Judge, Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh (3,040,594) and Cleveland third baseman José Ramírez (2,777,085), but ahead of Toronto first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (2,089,666). [ MUST LISTEN: Make "Days of Roar" your go-to Detroit Tigers podcast, available anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify) ] Greene reflected on his 2024 experience at the All-Star Game, in which he entered as the left fielder in the fifth inning. He finished 0-for-2 with a flyout and a strikeout, but he made a sliding catch on defense. "Just being around the guys," said Greene, who turns 25 in late September. "We play against all these guys. We don't know them as people. They're good dudes. You can learn something from them. I feel like it was kind of a blur, the first time." Advertisement He remembers a brief conversation with Judge. "It's crazy. He puts up these crazy numbers and is the dude every year. It's impressive he can do it every single year. He's a pretty humble guy and just wants to win." Home Run Derby? Two players have committed to the eight-player 2025 Home Run Derby, scheduled for July 14: Raleigh for the AL and Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Atlanta Braves for the NL. Recently, Elly De La Cruz of the Cincinnati Reds declined an invitation to participate in the Home Run Derby. Greene is tied for 15th in MLB with 17 home runs. "I have not thought about it whatsoever," Greene said. Detroit Tigers left fielder Riley Greene (31) rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Friday, May 30, 2025. If invited, would Greene participate? Advertisement "I don't know," Greene said. "It's a lot of swings." There's a reason for that uncertainty. "It's tough on the body," Greene said. "You want to try to have a break as much as possible." For the 2024 All-Star Game, Greene didn't take batting practice on the field. He only took a few swings in the batting cage within an hour before the Midsummer Classic. "I didn't do anything until we played," Greene said. "I was exhausted. I played 100 out of 102 games. I was tired. I was trying to stay relaxed and not do anything." TORK TIME: Does Tigers 1B Spencer Torkelson have All-Star plans? 'I'm going Up North' Advertisement A player is not required to be selected to the All-Star Game to be eligible to participate in the Home Run Derby, which opens the door for Tigers sluggers Spencer Torkelson (17 homers in 76 games) and Kerry Carpenter (14 homers in 75 games). Torkelson has expressed interest. Matt Vierling injury update Outfielder/third baseman Matt Vierling (right shoulder inflammation) is scheduled to play at least two more games on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo. IT'S TIME: Is Reese Olson ready for Tigers return after 3rd rehab start? A.J. Hinch answers The 28-year-old will start in the outfield for the Mud Hens on Saturday, June 28, then make another start in the infield — presumably Sunday, June 29 — before the Tigers make a decision. Advertisement Neither the Tigers nor the Mud Hens play Monday, June 30. Both teams play Tuesday, July 1, with the Tigers beginning a three-game series on the road against the Washington Nationals. It's possible both Vierling and right-hander Reese Olson return for the Nationals series. "I don't know anybody in my chair that will be frustrated with bringing back a guy like Matt Vierling," Hinch said. "When that happens, we'll have plenty to talk about and to address. We're going to move him around the field." Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at Advertisement Order your copy of 'Roar of 125: The Epic History of the Detroit Tigers!' by the Free Press at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene among AL-best in All-Star Game voting
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Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier chosen as captains of WNBA All-Star Game by fan vote
NEW YORK: Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier will captain the WNBA All-Star Game next month, the league announced Sunday. Clark received 1,293,526 votes from fans, while Collier had about 100,000 fewer. 'It's cool that fans get to be a part of it and have a little impact on the game,' Clark said. 'It's going to be special to do it here in this city. ... Trying to make it the best All-Star that the WNBA has ever had. It's certainly a cool honor.' The Indiana Fever star, who is sidelined with a groin strain, is averaging 18.2 points and a career-high 8.9 assists. She also led the fan voting last season, her rookie year, but the All-Star format was the US Olympic team playing against a select group of WNBA stars so no captains were chosen. She learned she was captain in a phone call from WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Collier leads the league in scoring at a career-best 24.5 points and is fourth in rebounding at 8.4 per game. Her daughter surprised her wearing a shirt saying 'Mama you're a All-Star,' as she scooted into the locker room with former Lynx great Sylvia Fowles right behind her to let Collier know the news. 'It's really cool,' Collier said to reporters before warming up for a game Sunday night 'I went from never being a starter to captain.' This will be her fifth All-Star appearance. Before squaring off in Indianapolis on July 19, Clark and the Fever will face Collier and the Lynx on Tuesday in the Commissioner's Cup final. The 10 starters were selected from across the WNBA without regard to conference affiliation. Current players and a media panel joined fans in selecting the All-Star starters. Fans voting accounted for 50 percent, while the players vote and the media choices each account for 25 percent. The pair will draft their fellow starters from a group that will be revealed on Monday. After the starters are announced, the league's head coaches will choose the 13 reserves by voting for three guards, five frontcourt players and four from either position. Coaches can't vote for players from their own teams. The 12 reserves will be revealed next Sunday. 'Obviously I'm going to try and get my teammates on my team, that's the goal,' Clark said. 'Once they come out with whoever has made it and whoever hasn't, I'll get to pick and choose. I don't know how it works.' The two All-Star captains will then draft their respective rosters by selecting first from the remaining eight players in the pool of starters and then from the pool of 12 reserves. Clark and Collier also led the initial fan voting, with Indiana's Aliyah Boston in third. Boston finished second last season behind Clark in the fan vote.
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WNBA Shares Caitlin Clark Message After Making Fever History
WNBA Shares Caitlin Clark Message After Making Fever History originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark was named captain of the Eastern Conference for the WNBA All-Star game on Sunday, along with Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesha Collier for the Western Conference. Advertisement Clark is averaging 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.9 assists this season, and her team currently sits 3rd in the Eastern Conference with an 8-8 record. Clark received over 1,293,596 All-Star votes from fans in 2025, the most of any player in league history. On top of this incredible feat, the Indiana superstar became the first player in her franchise's history to be named a captain for the All-Star game. Clark missed five games earlier in the year due to a quadriceps injury she suffered in the May 28th contest against the New York Liberty. After returning to action for five games, she suffered a left groin injury against the Seattle Storm on Tuesday. She has since missed the following two games and is questionable for their upcoming matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Smith-Imagn Images This year's All-Star game rosters are selected through a draft format, in which Clark and Collier choose their teams from a pool of players. Advertisement This draft will be televised on ESPN during "WNBA Countdown" on July 8th. The WNBA All-Star Weekend kicks off on Friday, July 18, with the 3-Point Contest and Skills Challenge, followed by the All-Star Game on Saturday, July 19. This year's events will be held at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, home of the Indiana Fever, marking the first time the city has hosted the weekend. Related: WNBA Team Releases Rookie After Indiana Fever Game Related: Caitlin Clark's Boyfriend Had One Word After Reuniting With Former Iowa Teammate This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
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Caitlin Clark's Bold Promise to WNBA Commissioner Before Championship Game
Caitlin Clark's Bold Promise to WNBA Commissioner Before Championship Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Indiana Fever may have played seven games without star guard Caitlin Clark and are just 8-8 on the 2025 WNBA season, but they've still made it to the championship game of the league's fifth-ever in-season tournament. Advertisement They'll hit the road to face the Minnesota Lynx in the Commissioner's Cup Championship, with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, Sunday brought big news for Clark, as the WNBA named her the Eastern Conference captain for the All-Star Game. She set a new league record with 1,293,526 fan votes and has now been named an All-Star for the second straight season. Shortly after the announcement, the Fever shared a video of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert delivering the news to Clark. Before ending the call, Engelbert wished her and the rest of the team luck in the Commissioner's Cup Championship. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images | © Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Clark's response, though, had the entire team laughing as they sat together in the locker room. Advertisement "Yeah, we about to get that dub Cathy," Clark said. Clark has always had that playful personality, and it was on full display in front of the commissioner. The reigning Rookie of the Year earned the captaincy despite missing seven games. In the nine games she did play in, though, she's averaged 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 8.9 assists. With the captain title, Clark will have the opportunity to draft her squad for the All-Star Game. On July 8, she and Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier will select their teammates from the pool of players the WNBA will announce beforehand. The game itself will be held on July 19 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Advertisement Related: Kelsey Plum Directly Addresses Caitlin Clark, Rest of WNBA's Shooting Struggles Related: Sophie Cunningham Issues Warning About Her Family Member In New Comment This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
