What happened: Brandon Marsh earned a starting assignment for the 2026 National League All-Star team on Thursday. The outfielder won the final phase of fan balloting.
Why it matters: The selection completes a successful fan voting push over the last month. He becomes the first fan-elected starting outfielder for the club since 2009.
By the numbers: Marsh holds a .305 batting average through the first half of the season. The production is supported by advanced metrics, including a 45.7 percent hard-hit rate and a .362 weighted on-base average.
What to watch: The Midsummer Classic is scheduled for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park.