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MLB All-Star Selections Include Newcomers and Replacements

Several Major League Baseball players have been added to or replaced on the All-Star rosters. Braxton Ashcraft was named an All-Star, replacing his teammate Paul Skenes. Riley O'Brien was also added to the National League roster, creating a trio for the Cardinals. Meanwhile, former Reds players Sonny Gray, Nick Martinez, and Luke Weaver were noted as notable snubs.

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MLB All-Star Selections Include Newcomers and Replacements

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What Happened

Braxton Ashcraft has been named to his first Major League Baseball All-Star Game, taking the roster spot of his Pittsburgh Pirates teammate Paul Skenes. In another roster change, Riley O'Brien has been added to the National League All-Star roster, joining two other Cardinals players.

Notable players who were not selected for the All-Star Game include former Cincinnati Reds pitchers Sonny Gray, Nick Martinez, and Luke Weaver. Their exclusion has been highlighted as a point of discussion regarding the final selections.

Key Facts

  1. 1

    Braxton Ashcraft was named an MLB All-Star.

  2. 2

    Braxton Ashcraft is replacing Paul Skenes on the All-Star roster.

  3. 3

    Riley O'Brien was added to the National League All-Star roster.

  4. 4

    Sonny Gray was not selected for the MLB All-Star Game.

  5. 5

    Nick Martinez was not selected for the MLB All-Star Game.

  6. 6

    Luke Weaver was not selected for the MLB All-Star Game.

How outlets are framing this

The same facts, told 5 ways. Read them side by side and draw your own conclusions.

cincinnati-enquirerCincinnati Enquirer
This article focuses on Kyle Schwarber's performance and the Cincinnati Reds' loss in a series opener, mentioning Schwarber's home run.
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cincinnati-enquirerCincinnati Enquirer
This article highlights former Reds players Sonny Gray, Nick Martinez, and Luke Weaver as notable snubs from the MLB All-Star Game.
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st-louis-post-dispatchSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
This article reports on Riley O'Brien's addition to the All-Star roster, noting he will join two other Cardinals players.
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pittsburgh-post-gazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
This article announces Braxton Ashcraft's selection as a first-time All-Star, noting he is replacing Pirates teammate Paul Skenes.
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seattletimesThe Seattle Times
This article questions whether the Mariners' Randy Arozarena is deserving of more All-Star recognition.
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Full Coverage

6 articles · chronological
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
Former Reds Sonny Gray, Nick Martinez, Luke Weaver among MLB ASG snubs - Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
The Big Pod Machine: Looking ahead at the All-Stars game and what's next for the Reds - Cincinnati Enquirer
St. Louis Post-DispatchSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
NL adds closer Riley O'Brien to All-Star roster, making it a Cardinals trio Philly-bound
Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Braxton Ashcraft is named a first-time MLB All-Star, replacing Pirates teammate Paul Skenes on the roster
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Mariners have one All-Star in Randy Arozarena. Do they deserve more?
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
Kyle Schwarber homered for Phillies as Reds lose another series opener - Cincinnati Enquirer

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Full Coverage

6 articles · chronological

Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
Former Reds Sonny Gray, Nick Martinez, Luke Weaver among MLB ASG snubs - Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
The Big Pod Machine: Looking ahead at the All-Stars game and what's next for the Reds - Cincinnati Enquirer
St. Louis Post-DispatchSt. Louis Post-Dispatch
NL adds closer Riley O'Brien to All-Star roster, making it a Cardinals trio Philly-bound
Pittsburgh Post-GazettePittsburgh Post-Gazette
Braxton Ashcraft is named a first-time MLB All-Star, replacing Pirates teammate Paul Skenes on the roster
The Seattle TimesThe Seattle Times
Mariners have one All-Star in Randy Arozarena. Do they deserve more?
Cincinnati EnquirerCincinnati Enquirer
Kyle Schwarber homered for Phillies as Reds lose another series opener - Cincinnati Enquirer

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