(670 The Score) Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman, Cubs left-hander Justin Steele, Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. were named All-Stars on Sunday.
This marks Stroman’s second All-Star honor, as he also received it in 2019. He’s 9-6 with a 2.76 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 18 starts this season.
Steele is 9-2 with a National League-best 2.43 ERA and an NL-best 1.03 WHIP in 15 starts. This is his first All-Star selection.
Swanson was named an All-Star for the second time. He was hitting .261 with nine homers, 35 RBIs and a .755 OPS in 79 games entering Sunday. Swanson has also been one of the best defensive shortstops in MLB.
Robert earned his first All-Star honor. Entering Sunday, he was hitting .276 with 24 homers, 46 RBIs and a .907 OPS in 82 games
The All-Star Game will be held July 11 in Seattle.
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