Which players do you want to see in the starting lineups for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard?

No one would have predicted Brown would be the team's best pitcher. But he's got some of baseball's best numbers, and his Cubs teammates are jazzed about the idea of him heading to the All-Star Game.

Instead, the season has been marked by frustration and interruptions. The 35-year-old already spent time on the injured list earlier this year with a biceps strain, forcing the Cubs to navigate portions of the schedule without one of their most experienced starters.

Read our story on the balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters, here. And click here for a position-by-position look at this year's ballot. Phase 1

Voting for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game is underway, so let's highlight some deserving names you may not have heard of.

Plus, who will be the AL MVP?