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Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Is Francisco Lindor finally getting his moment in MLB All-Star voting
Francisco Lindor, the New York Mets' shortstop, is hoping to make his mark in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Even though he's been with the Mets since 2021, he has never been selected for the All-Star team while wearing their jersey. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This summer, as fan voting for the Midsummer Classic picks up, Lindor's strong season could finally give him that long-awaited chance. Francisco Lindor's push for first MLB All-Star voting Francisco Lindor joined the New York Mets on January 7, 2021, after a major trade from the Cleveland Guardians. Since then, fans have waited to see him shine on a national stage. The 2025 MLB All-Star Game is set to take place on July 16 in Atlanta, and voting is already open on Francisco Lindor, who previously made four All-Star appearances with Cleveland, has never been voted in as a Met. This year, he's hitting the ball with more consistency, showing better plate discipline, and remains one of the league's top shortstops on defense. As of early June, Francisco Lindor has 11 home runs, 39 RBIs, and a batting average around .260. He has also been praised for his defense, turning double plays and making key stops up the middle. Many believe this may be his best chance to represent the Mets at the Midsummer Classic. Also Read: Team success helps boost Francisco Lindor's MLB All-Star voting hopes The Mets are having a good season in the National League, which could help more players get All-Star votes. Alongside Pete Alonso, Kodai Senga, and Edwin Díaz, Lindor is in the conversation, especially because of his leadership on and off the field. On May 30, 2025, during a press meet in New York, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said, 'Lindor brings energy to the clubhouse and never stops working. He deserves recognition.' Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Fans also support Lindor strongly on social media, and his name is trending across MLB All-Star voting platforms. Is Francisco Lindor finally getting his moment in MLB All-Star voting (Image via Getty) If he gets in, this would be Francisco Lindor's first All-Star nod since 2019. It would also be a moment of redemption after facing heavy criticism in 2021 and 2022 for a slow start with the Mets. According to voting is open until June 30, and players with the most votes at each position will be named starters. Lindor's performance so far makes him a strong contender. For now, fans can vote daily, and Francisco Lindor is hopeful that this year, he'll finally get the All-Star honor in a Mets uniform.
Fox Sports
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
2025 MLB All-Star Game: Voting, leaders, how it works
Voting for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game begins on Wednesday, June 4th at 12 p.m. ET. Check out everything you need to know about voting this year, including dates, how it works and results. MLB All-Star Voting Dates Phase 1 - June 4 to June 26 Phase 2 - June 30 to July 2 Phase 1 Phase 1 of voting includes fan voting for players they want to see play in the All-Star Game began and will run through June 26 at noon. In Phase 1, fans can vote on which players they'd like to see start at each position (except for the outfield, where fans can pick three players) in the American and National Leagues. They can do so up to five times every 24 hours. Pitchers are excluded from fan voting. Player ballots and the commissioner's office will determine the pitchers and bench players selected for the All-Star Game. Kevin Burkhardt and Dontrelle Willis broke down whether they believe the New York Yankees can repeat their success from last season in a tough division. Shortly after Phase 1 ends on June 26, the top two vote-getters at each position (plus six outfielders) will be revealed. The top overall vote-getter in each league will be named a starter for this year's All-Star Game, while the rest of the starting spots will be determined during Phase 2. Phase 2 Phase 2 begins at noon on June 30. In Phase 2, fans will get to vote between the top two (or six, in the case of the outfield spots) vote-getters and pick the starting player at each position in both leagues. Phase 2 will end July 2 at 12 p.m. ET, and the winners will be revealed later that same day. Fans can submit their votes on (1 time per day), the MLB's mobile app or at any of the 30 MLB stadiums. How many players are on the All-Star teams? 34 players will be on each MLB All-Star team. This includes 20 position players and 12 pitchers. Here's how the roster breaks down: Fan vote - 9 players Player vote - 16 players Commissioner's Office - 8 players Final vote - one player 2025 MLB All-Star Game Continuing the usual tradition, New York Yankees manager Stephen Vogt will manage the American League squad after winning last season's AL pennant, while Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will manage the National League squad after winning last year's NL pennant. The 2025 MLB All-Star Game will take place at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, home of the Atlanta Braves, on Tuesday, July 15. The game will be broadcast live on FOX for the 26th time. recommended Get more from Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
