Shohei Ohtani leads All-Star voting as CBA talks continue
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Shohei Ohtani has been confirmed as the top vote-getter in Phase 1 of the All-Star voting and will start at designated hitter for the upcoming All-Star Game in July. The MLB owners have presented a new collective bargaining agreement proposal, which is being favorably received by the MLBPA. Meanwhile, tension has emerged between Ohtani and rookie catcher Dalton Rushing, who has reportedly lost pitch calling responsibilities. The second phase of All-Star voting will open on June 29 and close on July 2, with vote totals resetting.
- •Ohtani is the top vote-getter and will start at DH for the All-Star Game.
- •The second phase of All-Star voting starts June 29.
- •MLB owners' CBA proposal is being positively viewed by the MLBPA.
- •Conflict has arisen between Ohtani and Dalton Rushing over pitch calling.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — MLB News: Shohei Ohtani, Dalton Rushing drama, CBA negotiations, All-Star Game
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