The All-Star Game's Odd Picks and Missed Stars

The MLB All-Star Game is supposed to celebrate the best players, but lately, it feels more like a popularity contest.

Fame Over Performance

While some players get invites based on fame or viral moments, others with strong stats get left out.

Aaron Boone Speaks Up

This year, the New York Yankees' manager, Aaron Boone, is speaking up about one player who deserves a spot but wasn't invited: Cody Bellinger.

"Boone believes Bellinger is an All-Star and has been making a case for him."

Criticism and Controversy

This comes at a time when the league is facing criticism for inviting players like rookie Jacob Misiorowski, while snubbing top performers like Juan Soto.

A Flawed Selection Process

It's clear that the selection process is flawed when a manager has to publicly defend a player's credentials.

Performance Over Popularity

The All-Star Game should be about performance, not just who has the most followers or the latest viral moment.

"Bellinger's stats speak for themselves, but he's being treated like he needs a special campaign to get noticed."

Inconsistent Choices

Meanwhile, the league hands out invites like party favors, making the whole process seem unfair.

Boone isn't just advocating for Bellinger; he's calling out the league's inconsistent choices.

"If the All-Star Game is truly about the best players, then the selection committee needs to take a closer look at who's actually performing on the field."