{"id":409260,"date":"2022-07-13T19:32:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T00:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=409260"},"modified":"2022-07-13T19:34:22","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T00:34:22","slug":"our-2022-mlb-all-star-players-for-the-cubs-and-sox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/our-2022-mlb-all-star-players-for-the-cubs-and-sox\/","title":{"rendered":"Our 2022 MLB All-Star Players for the Cubs and Sox"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve reached the midway point of the 2022 MLB season, and this can only mean one thing. It\u2019s time for the MLB All-Star game! This year, our teams received three All-Star nods, with one South Side snub we aren\u2019t too happy about. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?s=chicago+cubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cubs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will send two players to the game next Tuesday, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?s=chicago+white+sox\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the Sox <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will send one. Let\u2019s see who made the cut!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfxO9srrmUD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfxO9srrmUD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; 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border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfxO9srrmUD\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by cubs (@cubs)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Cubs MLB All-Stars<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up first are the two Cubs All-Stars that will represent our city for the National League team: Ian Happ and Willson Contreras. Happ was voted in by the players as a reserve, while Contreras was named the NL\u2019s starting catcher.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Contreras, this is his third All-Star game appearance in seven seasons. His first two came in 2018 and 2019. And this year, he made his way with a batting average of .266, 13 HRs, and an OPS of .862. While there\u2019s been a slew of rumors and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theathletic.com\/3415733\/2022\/07\/13\/willson-contreras-mlb-trade-deadline\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">talk surrounding Contreras being traded<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we couldn\u2019t be more proud to have him representing the Cubs in the Midsummer Classic this year. His third appearance in the game has some more importance this year, as it will be the first time in the past 30 years that two brothers play in the same All-Star Game. Willson Contreras\u2019 brother, William Contreras, is a catcher for the Braves, so both him and Willson will suit up behind the plate for the NL. William will act as a reserve to his brother, and he\u2019ll also take the lead DH spot to replace an injured Bryce Harper.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for Ian Happ, this is his first MLB All-Star game appearance in his sixth season in the big leagues. After being told the news by manager David Ross, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chicagotribune.com\/sports\/cubs\/ct-chicago-cubs-ian-happ-all-star-20220710-rikicbre4fagdmkylfrqvbcplu-story.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it was reported that Happ cried tears of joy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. And considering where he was about a year ago, all the emotion with the moment makes sense. Around this time last year, Happ had a .183 batting average, a .296 OBP, and a 29% strikeout rate. To make things worse, he was just about to lose some playing time as a starter. Instead of letting the slump continue, Happ turned it around, and now he\u2019s having the best seasons of his career. He\u2019ll take his now .276 BA and 41 RBIs straight to the NL\u2019s reserve unit, and we\u2019ll be rooting for him all the way!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sbi-embed-wrap\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media sbi-embed\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfxPUoau_ta\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\">\n<div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfxPUoau_ta\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/p>\n<div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CfxPUoau_ta\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Chicago White Sox (@whitesox)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Sox All-Star Situation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year for the White Sox, they\u2019ll be sending one lone All-Star to the game next week. That man is the one and only, Tim Anderson or TA7, for short. But before we talk about Tim, let\u2019s get to the snub.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The big snub for the White Sox comes with starting pitcher Dylan Cease, who wasn\u2019t named to the MLB All-Star game this year, and isn\u2019t going to act as a reserve or an injury replacement either. Numbers-wise Cease has the fifth-lowest ERA in the league and has the second highest strikeout rate. Unfortunately for him though, the Sox aren\u2019t doing too hot, which means guys like him and Abreu are likely to be left off the roster. It\u2019s an unfortunate reality for Cease, but he\u2019s only in his fourth season, and if continues at his current pace, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/which-white-sox-ace-can-win-a-cy-young-this-season\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">we still think he\u2019s got a shot at a Cy Young<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now let\u2019s turn to Tim Anderson, who will be making his second All-Star game appearance in back-to-back seasons. Through 60 games in 2022, Anderson is sitting comfortably with a .311 batting-average and .766 OPS. While <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/tim-andersons-injury-7-reasons-the-sox-will-miss-7\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he dealt with a minor injury<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> earlier in June, it\u2019s clear that Anderson and his bat are recognized as one of the best out there, and thus, he received the All-Star nod once again. Look for him out at shortstop when he suits up for the American League next week.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2022 MLB All-Star Schedule<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the All-Star game isn\u2019t until Tuesday, July 19, the entire All-Star weekend starts on Saturday with the All-Star Futures game followed by the All-Star Celebrity Softball game. (We\u2019re betting on Snoop Dogg for our MVP in that one)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Sunday, the MLB will host day one of their draft during All-Star weekend in LA. 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