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MLB·June 8, 2026 07:04 PM ET

Tigers Push 'Dillon Dingers' Campaign as MLB All-Star Voting Opens

Detroit rallies fans for breakout catcher Dillon Dingler.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 81 min read
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What happened: The Detroit Tigers have launched a high-energy All-Star campaign centered on catcher Dillon Dingler, urging fans to vote up to five times daily for the 'Dillon Dingers' movement. The initiative follows the opening of Phase 1 voting, which runs through June 25 to determine the finalists for the 2026 Midsummer Classic.

Why it matters: The push aims to capitalize on the same 'Dillon Dingers' campaign that has highlighted Dingler's transition from a defensive standout to one of the American League's most productive catchers. Despite the Tigers sitting fourth in the AL Central at 24–38, Dingler's offensive surge provides a bright spot in the franchise's rebuild.

By the numbers: Dingler currently leads all American League catchers in RBIs (44) and is tied for the lead in home runs (14) through early June. He entered the voting period with an .830 OPS, a significant jump from his 2025 campaign.

What to watch: Fans can continue to vote online through June 25, when the top two vote-getters at each position will advance to the final selection phase.

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