What happened: The Pittsburgh Pirates promoted the 2026 MLB All-Star Game voting on social media after the ballot opened, urging fans to cast their votes. The post shared an official voting link as the 2026 balloting period went live.

Why it matters: All-Star selections hinge in part on fan turnout, and clubs across the league are mobilizing their fan bases to lift their players' vote totals. The Pirates join a wave of teams launching similar voting drives as the balloting window opens.

What to watch: Watch the early fan-vote returns to see whether any Pirates draw traction once MLB releases its first update.