American League vs National League Prediction 7/14/26 MLB Picks Today

In this article, we will formulate an American League vs National League Prediction for the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14^th at the Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.

National League Preview

National League Hitters

Starters

• C – Drake Baldwin (Braves): .281 AVG | 13 HR | 52 RBI
• 1B – Freddie Freeman (Dodgers): .312 AVG | 15 HR | 58 RBI
• 2B – Ozzie Albies (Braves): .286 AVG | 15 HR | 56 RBI
• 3B – Max Muncy (Dodgers): .263 AVG | 14 HR | 49 RBI
• SS – CJ Abrams (Nationals): .304 AVG | 18 HR | 65 RBI
• OF – Brandon Marsh (Phillies): .295 AVG | 14 HR | 51 RBI
• OF – Andy Pages (Dodgers): .287 AVG | 16 HR | 55 RBI
• OF – Juan Soto (Mets): .298 AVG | 21 HR | 60 RBI
• DH – Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers): .292 AVG | 30 HR | 63 RBI

Reserves

• C – William Contreras (Brewers): .285 AVG | 12 HR | 48 RBI
• C – Hunter Goodman (Rockies): .291 AVG | 27 HR | 64 RBI
• 1B – Bryce Harper (Phillies): .279 AVG | 18 HR | 56 RBI
• 1B – Matt Olson (Braves): .284 AVG | 24 HR | 62 RBI
• 2B – Luis Arráez (Giants): .324 AVG | 6 HR | 39 RBI
• 3B – Sal Stewart (Reds): .292 AVG | 11 HR | 47 RBI
• SS – Otto Lopez (Marlins): .346 AVG | 14 HR | 54 RBI
• OF – Corbin Carroll (Diamondbacks): .288 AVG | 20 HR | 57 RBI
• OF – Pete Crow-Armstrong (Cubs): .282 AVG | 21 HR | 60 RBI
• OF – Jordan Walker (Cardinals): .294 AVG | 21 HR | 69 RBI
• OF – James Wood (Nationals): .299 AVG | 25 HR | 64 RBI
• DH – Iván Herrera (Cardinals): .303 AVG | 17 HR | 58 RBI
• DH – Kyle Schwarber (Phillies): .271 AVG | 32 HR | 66 RBI

National League Pitchers

• Braxton Ashcraft (Pirates): 9-3 | 3.24 ERA | 1.10 WHIP
• Chase Burns (Reds): 11-1 | 2.54 ERA | 1.11 WHIP
• Jhoan Durán (Phillies): 4-2 | 1.87 ERA | 0.95 WHIP
• Foster Griffin (Nationals): 8-4 | 2.98 ERA | 1.14 WHIP
• Raisel Iglesias (Braves): 2-1 | 2.43 ERA | 0.98 WHIP
• Jesús Luzardo (Phillies): 9-4 | 2.76 ERA | 1.09 WHIP
• Max Meyer (Marlins): 8-5 | 3.12 ERA | 1.17 WHIP
• Mason Miller (Padres): 3-1 | 1.71 ERA | 0.89 WHIP
• Jacob Misiorowski (Brewers): 8-2 | 2.41 ERA | 0.96 WHIP
• Riley O’Brien (Cardinals): 4-1 | 2.58 ERA | 1.06 WHIP
• Eduardo Rodríguez (Diamondbacks): 7-5 | 3.37 ERA | 1.18 WHIP
• Chris Sale (Braves): 10-3 | 2.22 ERA | 1.01 WHIP
• Cristopher Sánchez (Phillies): 9-2 | 2.47 ERA | 1.07 WHIP
• Paul Skenes (Pirates): 10-4 | 1.98 ERA | 0.89 WHIP
• Logan Webb (Giants): 9-5 | 2.83 ERA | 1.10 WHIP
• Justin Wrobleski (Dodgers): 10-2 | 2.69 ERA | 1.03 WHIP
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto (Dodgers): 9-4 | 2.38 ERA | 0.97 WHIP

American League Preview

American League Hitters

Starters

• C – Shea Langeliers (Athletics): .264 AVG, 20 HR, 44 RBI (confirmed)
• 1B – Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays): .301 AVG, 18 HR, 63 RBI
• 2B – Ernie Clement (Blue Jays): .292 AVG, 7 HR, 39 RBI
• 3B – Junior Caminero (Rays): .266 AVG, 24 HR, 61 RBI
• SS – Bobby Witt Jr. (Royals): .296 AVG, 22 HR, 58 RBI
• OF – Byron Buxton (Twins): .275 AVG, 21 HR, 53 RBI
• OF – Aaron Judge (Yankees): .358 AVG, 35 HR, 81 RBI
• OF – Mike Trout (Angels): .269 AVG, 18 HR, 46 RBI
• DH – Yordan Alvarez (Astros): .301 AVG, 27 HR, 74 RBI

Reserves

• C – Dillon Dingler (Tigers): .286 AVG, 12 HR, 41 RBI
• C – Adley Rutschman (Orioles): .267 AVG, 15 HR, 48 RBI
• 1B – Willson Contreras (Red Sox): .279 AVG, 17 HR, 57 RBI
• 1B – Nick Kurtz (Athletics): .297 AVG, 19 HR, 55 RBI
• 1B – Munetaka Murakami (White Sox): .276 AVG, 23 HR, 67 RBI
• 1B – Ben Rice (Yankees): .255 AVG, 16 HR, 44 RBI
• 2B – Travis Bazzana (Guardians): .284 AVG, 11 HR, 39 RBI
• 3B – Miguel Vargas (White Sox): .271 AVG, 14 HR, 51 RBI
• SS – Kevin McGonigle (Tigers): .289 AVG, 6 HR, 31 RBI
• OF – Randy Arozarena (Mariners): .259 AVG, 18 HR, 52 RBI
• OF – Cody Bellinger (Yankees): .281 AVG, 19 HR, 58 RBI
• OF – Riley Greene (Tigers): .289 AVG, 23 HR, 68 RBI
• OF – Tristan Peters (White Sox): .272 AVG, 9 HR, 37 RBI
• OF – Ceddanne Rafaela (Red Sox): .285 AVG, 14 HR, 49 RBI
• DH – Yandy Díaz (Rays): .309 AVG, 11 HR, 50 RBI

American League Pitchers

• Bryan Baker (Rays): 4-2 | 1.83 ERA | 0.82 WHIP
• Dylan Cease (Blue Jays): 6-4 | 2.56 ERA | 1.13 WHIP
• Aroldis Chapman (Red Sox): 3-1 | 2.36 ERA | 1.09 WHIP
• Jacob Latz (Rangers): 4-1 | 1.71 ERA | 0.93 WHIP
• Nick Martinez (Rays): 7-6 | 3.42 ERA | 1.18 WHIP
• Parker Messick (Guardians): 7-5 | 2.80 ERA | 1.08 WHIP
• Drew Rasmussen (Rays): 10-5 | 2.45 ERA | 0.90 WHIP
• Joe Ryan (Twins): 6-5 | 2.85 ERA | 1.04 WHIP
• Cam Schlittler (Yankees): 9-3 | 2.01 ERA | 0.91 WHIP
• Cade Smith (Guardians): 3-2 | 2.90 ERA | 1.04 WHIP
• Ranger Suárez (Red Sox): 8-3 | 3.15 ERA | 1.10 WHIP
• Louis Varland (Blue Jays): 5-0 | 0.96 ERA | 0.91 WHIP
• Justin Verlander (Tigers): 6-5 | 3.58 ERA | 1.17 WHIP
• Michael Wacha (Royals): 8-5 | 3.45 ERA | 1.16 WHIP

American League vs National League Info

This is the 5^th time an All-Star Game has been held in Philadelphia, the 4^th time it has been hosted by the Phillies and the first time at Citizens Bank Park. Both rosters have 11 players under the age of 25 and the hosting Phillies lead all teams with six All-Stars, with Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Cristopher Sánchez being in the roster. Mike Trout will make his 12th All-Star Game, the most of any of the 2026 participants. A pair of standout rookies (Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle and the Guardians’ Travis Bazzana) are among 26 of this year’s first-time All-Stars.

Who are the starting pitchers?

The Phillies’ Cristopher Sánchez will start for the NL, becoming the first Phillies pitcher since Roy Halladay in 2011 and the 7^th pitcher in Phillies history to start an All-Star Game. Dylan Cease start for the AL, and he will become just the 3^rd pitcher in Blue Jays history to get that honor.

Who are the managers?

Dave Roberts of the Dodgers and John Schneider of the defending AL champion Blue Jays will serve as the managers. This will be Roberts’ fifth All-Star Game as the manager of the NL team. Twins manager Derek Shelton (AL) and Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol and Phillies interim skipper Don Mattingly (NL) are honorary coaches.

American League vs National League History & Prediction

The AL has the lead against the NL with a 48-45 record and was undefeated in 13 consecutive All-Star Games from 1997 to 2009. After losing three straight in 2010-2012, the AL has won 10 of the past 12 All-Star Games. NL won in an exciting game last season by 7-6, after both teams were tied 6-6 after 9 innings. In this American League vs National League Prediction, the NL has the edge because they have six Phillies players playing practically at home, including their starting pitchers and some of their best hitters. Take the NL to win this one.