Major League Baseball’s All-Star balloting opened recently, and Cubs outfielders Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong have emerged as frontrunners for starting positions. As of the latest tally released Monday, Tucker and Crow-Armstrong head the National League outfield vote totals, highlighting strong fan support for the two young athletes.
Pete Crow-Armstrong ranks third overall among all National League vote-getters, trailing only Shohei Ohtani of the Angels and Freddie Freeman of the Dodgers. This early momentum places him in a strong position as the first phase of voting progresses.
Cubs Players Showing Solid Support Across Multiple Positions
Alongside Tucker and Crow-Armstrong, several other Cubs are performing well in the initial fan vote results. Carson Kelly sits second among catchers, trailing behind Will Smith. At first base, Michael Busch holds third place following Freeman and Pete Alonso. Nico Hoerner is third at second base, positioning behind Ketel Marte and Tommy Edman. Infielders Dansby Swanson and Matt Shaw rank fifth and fourth at shortstop and third base, respectively. Ian Happ appears in 11th place among outfielders, while Seiya Suzuki is currently the second-highest vote-getter at designated hitter, behind Ohtani.
Notably, Suzuki’s position may shift due to Rafael Devers’ recent trade to the Giants, which reshapes the competition for designated hitter votes.
MLB Details Voting Process and Upcoming Announcements
MLB explains that the first phase of All-Star balloting will close at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, June 26. Fans can vote up to five times daily on official MLB platforms. After submitting five ballots, voters are redirected to the mobile game PRO SPIRIT, where they have the chance to cast a sixth vote by following in-game prompts.
“Phase 1 voting concludes at 11:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, June 26. During the initial voting period, fans can submit up to five ballots each day on MLB platforms. Each day, after submitting a fifth vote on the ballot, fans will be given the option to be redirected to the mobile game PRO SPIRIT for an exclusive opportunity to vote for a sixth time. In PRO SPIRIT, fans and gamers can follow the prompts to cast a sixth vote. On Thursday, June 26, the top two vote-getters at each position (and the top six outfielders) in each league will be revealed on MLB Network at 5:00 p.m. CT, and they will advance to the second phase of voting to determine who makes the All-Star teams and starts for each league. Once again, the leading vote-getter in each league during the first phase of voting will receive an automatic starting assignment at the All-Star Game and bypass the second phase of voting.”
—MLB Official Statement
This structured process guarantees that the fan favorite at each position secures an automatic spot on the All-Star roster, while others advance to a second voting phase for final selection.
Fan Engagement Remains Crucial as Voting Deadline Nears
With the deadline approaching, fan participation will be pivotal in securing starting roles for Cubs stars Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong. Their current leads in outfield voting signal a hopeful outlook for Chicago supporters eager to see multiple Cubs shine in this year’s All-Star Game.
Continued voting efforts could cement a rare achievement for the Cubs, delivering strong representation on the National League squad and energizing the team’s fanbase ahead of the summer showcase.