2012 MLB All-Star Game Roster
Team:Texas Rangers
Position: Catcher
Photo: Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli (25) tags out Seattle Mariners Brendan Ryan (26) on an attempted in-the-park home run in the eighth inning in Arlington, Texas, May 28, 2012.
Team: Detroit Tigers
Position: First Base
Photo: Prince Fielder of the Detroit Tigers bats against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game at Tropicana Field on June 30, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Team: New York Yankees
Position: Second Base
Photo: New York Yankees' Robinson Cano is hit by a pitch from Boston Red Sox's Felix Doubront in the first inning of a baseball game in Boston, April 21, 2012.
Team:New York Yankees
Position: Shortstop
Photo:Infielder Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees doubles in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays July 4, 2012, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Team:Texas Rangers
Position:Third Base
Photo:Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers hits a solo home run in the sixth inning during Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
Team: Texas Rangers
Position:Outfielder
Photo:Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers is seen batting against the Colorado Rockies at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Texas, June 24, 2012.
Team: New York Yankees
Position:Outfielder
Photo:Curtis Granderson of the New York Yankees in action against the Atlanta Braves during their game on June 20, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
Team: Toronto Blue Jays
Position:Outfielder
Photo:Jose Bautista of the Toronto Blue Jays strikes out against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park on June 22, 2012, in Miami, Fla.
Team: Boston Red Sox
Position:Designated Hitter
Photo:Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz gestures after hitting his 400th career home run off Oakland Athletics' A.J. Griffin in the fourth inning of a baseball game,July 4, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.
Team: Detroit Tigers
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Justin Verlander pitches during the fourth inning in Game 5 of baseball's American League championship series against the Texas Rangers Oct. 13, 2011, in Detroit.
Team: Los Angeles Angels
Position:Pitcher
Photo:Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver throws to the plate during the second inning of their baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, May 2, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif.
Team: Chicago White Sox
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Chicago White Sox starter Jake Peavy throws to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Chicago, July 6, 2012.
Team: Baltimore Orioles
Position: Pitcher
Photo:Jim Johnson of the Baltimore Orioles pitches during a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 29, 2012, in Baltimore.
Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Pitcher David Price of the Tampa Bay Rays starts against the New York Yankees July 4, 2012, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Team: Texas Rangers
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Joe Nathan of the Texas Rangers delivers the last pitch of the ninth inning striking out Jason Giambi of the Colorado Rockies in the interleague game at Rangers Ballpark on June 24, 2012, in Arlington, Texas.
Team: Chicago White Sox
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox delivers during the second inning against the Texas Rangers on July 3, 2012, at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.
Team: Texas Rangers Sox
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Matt Harrison of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Oakland Athletics at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on June 29, 2012, in Arlington, Texas.
Team: New York Yankees
Position: Pitcher
Photo: CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees pitches against the Atlanta Braves on June18, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx.
Team: Tampa Bay Rays
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Fernando Rodney of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches against the Miami Marlins during the game at Marlins Park on June 10, 2012, in Miami.
Team: Oakland Athletics
Position: Pitcher
Photo:Ryan Cook of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 19, 2012, in Oakland, Calif.
Team: Baltimore Orioles
Position: Outfielder
Photo: Adam Jones of the Baltimore Orioles catches a fly ball in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 1, 2012, in Baltimore.
TeamLos Angeles Angels
Position Outfield
Photo: Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout celebrates as he slides across home plate, scoring on a sacrifice fly by Mark Trumbo against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Anaheim, Calif., May 30, 2012.
Team: Chicago White Sox
Position:Outfielder
Photo:Chris Sale of the Chicago White Sox delivers during the second inning against the Texas Rangers on July 3, 2012, at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.
Team: Minnesota Twins Sox
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins runs to third during the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on June 2, 2012, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Team: Chicago White Sox
Position: Outfielder
Photo: Adam Dunn of the Chicago White Sox hits his 18th home run of the season against the Toronto Blue Jays at U.S. Cellular Field on June 5, 2012, in Chicago.
Team: Baltimore Orioles
Position: Catcher
Photo: Matt Wieters of the Baltimore Orioles hits a three-run home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 5, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif.
Team: Chicago White Sox
Position: First Baseman
Photo: Paul Konerko of the Chicago White Sox hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins on May 24, 2012, at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago.
Team: Texas Rangers
Position: Second Baseman
Photo: Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers throws to first against the Detroit Tigers on June 27, 2012, at the Rangers Ballpark in Arlington in Arlington, Texas.
Team: Cleveland Indians
Position: Infielder
Photo: Elliot Johnson of the Tampa Bay Rays is out at second as shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera of the Cleveland Indians throws to first during the third inning at Progressive Field on July 5, 2012, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Team: Detroit Tigers
Position:Third Baseman
Photo: Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers slides into home plate and scores in the first inning during a MLB game against the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park on July 4, 2012, in Detroit, Mich.
Team: Texas Rangers
Position: Shortstop
Photo: Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers throws over Yonder Alonso of the San Diego Padres as he tries to turn a double play during the second inning of an interleague baseball game at Petco Park on June 19, 2012, in San Diego, Calif.
Team: Los Angeles Angels
Position: Infielder
Photo: Mark Trumbo of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim starts toward first base as he watches his two run home run in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 5, 2012, in Anaheim, Calif.
Team: Kansas City Royals
Position: Designated Hitter
Photo: Billy Butler of the Kansas City Royals hits a 3-run home run during the 8th inning of the game against the Boston Red Sox on May 8, 2012, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
The National League
Name: Buster PoseyTeam: San Francisco Giants
Position: Catcher
Photo: Buster Posey of the San Francisco Giants bats against the Chicago Cubs at AT&T Park on June 4, 2012, in San Francisco.
Team: Cincinnati Reds
Position: Shortstop
Photo: Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds in action against the New York Yankees during their game on May 20, 2012, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx..
Team: Atlanta Braves
Position: Second Baseman
Photo: Dan Uggla of the Atlanta Braves turns a double play over Bryan LaHair of the Chicago Cubs in the sixth inning at Turner Field on July 4, 2012, in Atlanta.
Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Position: Shortstop
Photo: Rafael Furcal of the St. Louis Cardinals turns a double play over Orlando Hudson of the Chicago White Sox at Busch Stadium on June 13, 2012, in St. Louis, Mo.
Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Position: Centerfielder
Photo: Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a home run in the third inning during the MLB game against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2012, in Los Angeles.
Team: San Francisco Giants
Position: Outfielder
Photo: Melky Cabrera of the San Francisco Giants hits a two-run home run against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field on June 15, 2012, in Seattle, Wash.
Team: San Francisco Giants
Position: Third Baseman
Photo: Pablo Sandoval of the San Francisco Giants hits a double in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 4, 2012, in Washington, D.C.
Team: San Francisco Giants
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Starting pitcher Matt Cain of the San Francisco Giants throws to a Washington Nationals batter during the sixth inning at Nationals Park on July 5, 2012, in Washington, D.C.
Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the third inning against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on July 1, 2012, in Los Angeles, Calif.
Team: New York Mets
Position: Pitcher
Photo: R.A. Dickey of the New York Mets pitches in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on July 5, 2012, in Queens, N.Y.
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a MLB baseball game on June 7, 2012, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Team: Arizona Diamondbacks
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Starting pitcher Wade Miley of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the Major League Baseball game at Chase Field on Aug. 30, 2011, in Phoenix, Ariz.
Team: Washington Nationals
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Stephen Strasburg of the Washington Nationals pitches to the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field on June 30, 2012, in Atlanta.
Team: Washington Nationals
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Gio Gonzalez of the Washington Nationals pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning of interleague play at Fenway Park on June 9, 2012, in Boston.
Team: San Diego Padres
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Huston Street of the San Diego Padres pitches in relief in the ninth inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on July 1, 2012, in Denver.
Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Starting pitcher Lance Lynn of the St. Louis Cardinals delivers the ball against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 25, 2012, in Chicago.
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Closer Jonathan Papelbon of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the ninth inning of interleague play against the Tampa Bay Rays at Citizens Bank Park on June 23, 2012, in Philadelphia, Penn.
Team: Atlanta Braves
Position:Pitcher
Photo: Craig Kimbrel of the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning of the interleague game against the Atlanta Braves at Fenway Park on June 22, 2012, in Boston.
Team: Cincinnati Reds
Position:Pitcher
Photo: Aroldis Chapman of the Cincinnati Reds pitches in the ninth against the New York Mets at CitiField on June 16, 2012, in Queens, N.Y.
Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Position: Pitcher
Photo: Closing pitcher Joel Hanrahan of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on June 17, 2012, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Position: Catcher
Photo: Carlos Ruiz of the Philadelphia Phillies at bat against the Pittsburgh Pirates during a MLB baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 28, 2012, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
Team: Pittsburgh Pirates
Position: Outfielder
Photo: Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates scores on a Matt Hague single to center during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on June 12, 2012, in Baltimore.
Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Position: Left Fielder
Photo: Ryan Braun of the Milwaukee Brewers singles in the bottom of the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during the Interleague game at Miller Park on June 19, 2012, in Milwaukee, Wis.
Team: Miami Marlins
Position: Right Fielder
Photo: Giancarlo Stanton of the Miami Marlins scores as Kelly Shoppach of the Boston Red Sox fields a late throw in the fifth inning during interleague play at Fenway Park June 19, 2012, in Boston.
Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Position: Catcher
Photo: Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a solo home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on July 1, 2012, in St. Louis, Mo.
Team: Houston Astros
Position: Second Baseman
Photo: Second baseman Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros makes a leaping throw from behind second base to retire Humberto Quintero of the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park on June 19, 2012, in Houston.
Team: Washington Nationals
Position: Shortstop
Photo: Ian Desmond of the Washington Nationals during the fourth inning of interleague play against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 9, 2012, in Boston.
Team: Chicago Cubs
Position: First Baseman
Photo: Bryan LaHair of the Chicago Cubs homers in the second inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 2, 2012, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Team: New York Mets
Position: Third Baseman
Photo: David Wright of the New York Mets connects on a third inning RBI single against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on July 5, 2012, in Queens, N.Y.
Team: Cincinnati Reds
Position: Outfielder
Photo: Jay Bruce of the Cincinnati Reds plays the ball in right field during the game against the New York Mets at CitiField on June 16, 2012, in Queens, N.Y.
Team: Colorado Rockies
Position: Outfielder
Photo: Carlos Gonzalez of the Colorado Rockies hits a home run during the second inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Coors Field on June 10, 2012, in Denver.
Team: St. Louis Cardinals
Position: Outfielder
Photo: Carlos Beltran of the St. Louis Cardinals scores a run against Brayan Pena of the Kansas City Royals at Busch Stadium on June 16, 2012, in St. Louis, Mo.
Team: Chicago Cubs
Position: Shortstop
Photo: Starlin Castro of the Chicago Cubs gives a thumbs up to fans before a baseball game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Sept. 28, 2011, in San Diego, Calif.