What happened: The St. Louis Cardinals are urging fans to vote a player they call 'Burly' into the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, crediting him for another standout play. The club shared its ballot link as the first round of voting opened across the league.

Why it matters: Fan voting determines the All-Star starters, so an early campaign push can help a player build momentum in the returns. The Cardinals join a leaguewide effort as clubs across MLB lobby their fan bases for ballot support during the opening round.

What to watch: First-round voting is live, with early ballot returns the next checkpoint to see whether the campaign gains traction before MLB's next update.