2026 MLB All-Star Game predictions, odds: Christopher Sánchez, Dylan Cease will dominate early

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez (61) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park. Eric Hartline-Imagn Images All sports evolve as generations pass. It’s why the arguments about who is better between players from the present and past is a moot point. It’s all relative, and in baseball, nothing has progressed more than pitching. Today’s star pitchers bring a unique blend of routine triple-digit velocity, command and durability to the mound. Even though neither Cy Young favorite Cam Schlittler nor Jacob Misiorowski will pitch in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, the art of pitching’s peak will be on full display. The National League will hand the first pitch to Christopher Sánchez, who has put together a brilliant first half at 11-4 w