Chicago White Sox players vie for All-Star selections ahead of announcement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:14 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Several Chicago White Sox players are in contention for All-Star honors as rosters are set to be announced July 8. Third baseman Miguel Vargas is a strong candidate, leading major-league third basemen in runs and ranking highly in home runs and RBIs. Manager Will Venable praised Vargas for his consistency this season, noting his significant role in the team's success. Pitcher Davis Martin, with a 9-3 record and a 3.08 ERA, is also under consideration. Shortstop Colson Montgomery is recognized for his power, leading his position in home runs. This announcement comes as the Sox continue their strong performance ahead of the All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia.
- •Miguel Vargas leads AL third basemen in runs and RBIs.
- •Davis Martin ranks high in AL wins and ERA.
- •Colson Montgomery tops major-league shortstops with 21 home runs.
- •All-Star rosters are announced on July 8.
- •The All-Star Game takes place July 14 in Philadelphia.
- 12:04 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox Third Baseman Miguel Vargas Named MLB All-Star
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — Which Chicago White Sox players will receive All-Star honors? Several make a strong case.
"CLEVELAND — Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas hadn’t given the possibility of being an All-Star a ton of thought. “That’s something I obviously want to reach, it’s something everybody wants to do,” Vargas said Sunday at Rate Field. “But I think as a team we’ve been playing really good and we’ve got bigger goals than that. “I’m not a selfish guy, so I want to focus and end this half ...
"Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas has been rewarded for his breakout 2026 season with the first All-Star selection of his MLB career.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 5, 2026, 12:04 AMWhite Sox Third Baseman Miguel Vargas Named MLB All-Star
Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas has been rewarded for his breakout 2026 season with the first All-Star selection of his MLB career.
- Yahoo SportsJul 3, 2026, 11:14 PMWhich Chicago White Sox players will receive All-Star honors? Several make a strong case.
CLEVELAND — Chicago White Sox third baseman Miguel Vargas hadn’t given the possibility of being an All-Star a ton of thought. “That’s something I obviously want to reach, it’s something everybody wants to do,” Vargas said Sunday at Rate Field. “But I think as a team we’ve been playing really good and we’ve got bigger goals than that. “I’m not a selfish guy, so I want to focus and end this half ...
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