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Dylan Cease named AL All-Star starting pitcher for Blue Jays

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Dylan Cease named AL All-Star starting pitcher for Blue Jays
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Dylan Cease has been named the starting pitcher for the American League at the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, marking the first time in 43 years that a Toronto Blue Jays player has received this honor. Cease has excelled this season, leading the league in strikeouts and maintaining a low ERA. He came close to a no-hitter in a recent outing, adding to his impressive performance. His All-Star counterpart, Cristopher Sanchez of the Philadelphia Phillies, will represent the National League, also enjoying a strong season.

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  • •Dylan Cease leads the AL with 148 strikeouts this season.
  • •He has a 2.56 ERA and a.190 batting average against.
  • •Cease signs a $210M deal with the Blue Jays in the offseason.
  • •Cristopher Sanchez holds an 11-4 record with the Phillies.
  • •The All-Star Game takes place at Citizens Bank Park.
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  • 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — After 43-Year Drought, A Blue Jays Hurler is Named All-Star Starting Pitcher
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Major league baseball has named its starting pitchers for the Midsummer Classic on Tuesday. And for the first time in […]

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