Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong have earned starting roles in the 2025 National League All-Star Game, representing the first-place Chicago Cubs. Their unexpected rise to prominence within just seven months highlights their impressive performances this season and marks a significant milestone for the team.

Final Lineup for National League All-Star Starters

The National League starting nine for the All-Star Game has been finalized, with tough competition noted among contenders. Outfielder Seiya Suzuki narrowly missed securing a starting spot, finishing behind Shohei Ohtani for the American League. At catcher, Carson Kelly ranked second in voting but was surpassed by Will Smith. Despite these setbacks, other Cubs players remain in contention for reserve positions.

According to MLB.com,

The complete All-Star rosters, including pitchers and reserve position players for both teams, will be announced at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN on Sunday. Pitchers and reserves — totaling 23 players for each side, with at least one representative from every team — will be determined via Player Ballot

, followed by selections from the Commissioner’s Office.

Potential Cubs Represented Among All-Star Reserves

Several Cubs players are on the cusp of making the All-Star roster as reserves. Carson Kelly (second in voting), Seiya Suzuki (third), Michael Busch (third), Nico Hoerner (third), and Matthew Boyd all have chances to be included when the final rosters are revealed. Still, with Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong confirmed as starters, the Cubs have already secured commendable representation.

A Unique All-Star Story: Former Trade Partners Both Starting in Center Field

An extraordinary detail of this year’s All-Star Game is the starting center field positions held by Pete Crow-Armstrong and Javier Baez, two players traded for each other in 2021. This coincidence underscores the unpredictable nature of baseball careers and adds a compelling narrative to the game.

Pretty remarkable for many reasons that Pete Crow-Armstrong and Javier Baez — traded for each other in 2021 — will each be starting center fielders in the All-Star Game.— Chris Emma (@CEmma670) July 2, 2025

The Significance of the Cubs’ All-Star Selections

The inclusion of Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong as starters highlights the Chicago Cubs’ growing talent and potential for the season ahead. Their achievements energize the team and its fans, while the pending announcements for reserves could further strengthen the Cubs’ presence in the All-Star event. How this reflects on the Cubs’ 2025 campaign remains to be seen, but these honors provide an encouraging indicator of the franchise’s upward trajectory.