Todd Kirkland/Getty ImagesSunday's announcement of the full rosters for the 2021 MLB All-Star Game was a two-year-long celebration.The 2020 edition was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Players from all leagues were honored once more for their efforts in the 2021 campaign.As a result of a fan vote, MVP candidates Shohei Ohtani Jr., Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Ronald Acuna Jr., Fernando Tatis Jr., and Ronald Acuna Jr. were all named All Star starters last week. The Sunday selections of the Commissioner's Office and player ballots were used to determine the pitchers and reserves.Ohtani was also the first player to be named All-Star in MLB history as both a pitcher or hitter.These players will be competing at Coors Field Tuesday, July 12 in the latest Midsummer Classic.American LeagueStarters (Vote percentage)C: Salvador Perez (62%)1B: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (75 percent), Toronto Blue Jays2B: Marcus Semien (Toronto Blue Jays) (54 percent).3B: Rafael Devers (Boston Red Sox, 61 percent).SS: Xander Bogarts, Boston Red Sox (42%).OF: Mike Trout (Los Angeles Angels), (19 percent).OF: Aaron Judge (13 percent), New York YankeesOF: Teoscar Hernandez (Toronto Blue Jays) (12 percent).DH: Shohei Ottani, Los Angeles Angels (63%)ReservesJose Altuve, Houston AstrosCarlos Correa, Houston AstrosJose Ramirez, ClevelandNelson Cruz, Minnesota TwinsJ.D. Martinez, Boston Red SoxBo Bichette, Toronto Blue JaysMatt Olson, Oakland AthleticsJared Walsh, Los Angeles AngelsMike Zunino Tampa Bay RaysMichael Brantley, Houston AstrosJoey Gallo, Texas RangersAdolis Garcia, Texas RangersCedric Mullins - Baltimore OriolesPitchersGerrit Cole, New York YankeesLance Lynn, Chicago White SoxShane Bieber in ClevelandShohei Ohtani Los Angeles AngelsNathan Eovaldi Boston Red SoxKyle Gibson, Texas RangersYusei Kikuchi and Seattle MarinersCarlos Rodon, Chicago White SoxAroldis Chapman - New York YankeesChicago White Sox, Liam HendricksRyan Pressly, Houston AstrosMatt Barnes, Boston Red SoxGregory Soto, Detroit TigersNational LeagueStartersC: Buster Posey (58%) San Francisco Giants1B: Freddie Freeman (Atlant Braves, 48 percent)2B: Adam Frazier (Pittsburg Pirates) (47 percent).3B: Nolan Arenado (St. Louis Cardinals) (40%)SS: Fernando Tatis Jr. San Diego Padres (64%).OF: Ronald Acuna Jr.. Atlanta Braves (21%)OF: Nick Castellanos (Cincinnati Reds) (18 percent).OF: Jesse Winker (Cincinnati Reds) (16 percent).Note: All results are courtesy of MLB.comReservesJ.T. Realmuto, Philadelphia PhilliesMax Muncy, Los Angeles DodgersOzzie Albies, Atlanta BravesBrandon Crawford, San Francisco GiantsKris Bryant, Chicago CubsJake Cronenworth San Diego PadresEduardo Escobar (Arizona Diamondbacks)Trea Turner, Washington NationalsMookie Betts, Los Angeles DodgersBryan Reynolds, Pittsburgh PiratesKyle Schwarber, Washington NationalsJuan Soto, Washington NationalsChris Taylor, Los Angeles DodgersPitchersJacob deGrom, New York MetsYu Darvish, San Diego PadresBrandon Woodruff, Milwaukee BrewersCorbin Burnes and Milwaukee BrewersKevin Gausman, San Francisco GiantsGerman Marquez, Colorado RockiesTrevor Rodgers, Miami MarlinsZack Wheeler, Philadelphia PhilliesCraig Kimbrel, Chicago CubsMark Melancon San Diego PadresJosh Hader, Milwaukee BrewersAlex Reyes, St. Louis CardinalsNotable SnubsWalker Buehler SP, Los Angeles DodgersAlthough the Los Angeles Dodgers have some representatives who will be going to Denver, they might still have the strongest argument against snubs.Nearly all of the pitching staff was good this year. Walker Buehler, however, should be the most disappointed about not being selected for an All-Star team. The right-hander is 8-1 and has a 2.35 ERA with 0.9 WHIP. He excelled in control, achieving a 4.59 strikeouts-to-walk ratio.There are many worthy pitchers in NL, and it is difficult to replace any of them. But Buehler has been a consistent player for the past few seasons and was a crucial part of the Dodgers' win to the World Series.Buehler deserves to be recognized for his continued success at this level, not just in this season.Omar Narvaez C, Milwaukee BrewersJ.T. Realmuto is a more well-known catcher, but Omar Narvaez has surpassed him this season. On Sunday, the Brewers' backstop had a.303 average and.395 on base percentage. He also had seven home runs in 63 games.After hitting.176 in 2020's shorter campaign, it's quite an impressive turnaround.Narvaez may be enjoying a breakout season at the age of 29, but he deserves credit for the Brewers' 51/34 start to 2021.Emmanuel Clase RP, ClevelandEmmanuel Clase, another player not well-known outside of diehard fan base, has really made waves in his first season in the majors.The Astros lost Sunday's game to the Astros reliever, but he still holds a 1.01 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 35 innings. The 23-year old has taken over Cleveland's closer position and has 11 saves for the year.Clase did not pitch in 2020, and had only 23.1 innings in major league baseball when he entered the year. However, he has proven to be one the most valuable relievers in baseball, and has helped his team stay competitive in the AL Central.Yuli Gurriel 1B, Houston AstrosJose Altuve or Carlos Correa may have taken Yuli Gurriel’s place among the All-Star reserves. However, that doesn't mean it's right.Gurriel is enjoying the best season of all his career, with a.322 average in batting after Sunday's win. He also added 10 home runs and 53 RBI. Gurriel has shown that he is capable of being hot for long periods, hitting.344 in March and.366 June.Gurriel is a key player on one of the most successful teams in baseball and deserves MVP consideration.Gurriel will be the replacement for anyone who is unable to attend the All-Star Game due to injury.
