Chicago White Sox
· 2026-07-13
Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease has been named the starter for the American League in the upcoming MLB All-Star Game.
Cease, a former White Sox starting pitcher, is enjoying one of the best seasons of his career with the Toronto Blue Jays. He has a 6-4 record with a 2.56 ERA, an American League-best 148 strikeouts, and an MLB-best 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Cease also leads the AL with a 2.18 FIP and 6.1 hits allowed per nine innings, while his 0.5 home runs allowed per nine innings are the best mark in MLB.
Cease's impressive performance has earned him a spot in the All-Star Game, giving White Sox fans one more thing to watch for and root for during Tuesday night's game. Although he is no longer a member of the White Sox, his start gives fans a chance to see him in action and appreciate his time in Chicago.
The White Sox are currently holding a playoff spot and have an exciting haul in the recent MLB Draft. With a team on a three-game winning streak and a 50-45 record, there are plenty of reasons for White Sox fans to be excited. The team will have three players on the American League All-Star roster, including first baseman Munetaka Murakami, third baseman Miguel Vargas, and center fielder Tristan Peters.
Cease has been one of the best pitchers in baseball since the start of June, but his last two outings have been especially impressive. He has thrown 15 scoreless innings while allowing only four hits and recording 20 strikeouts over his last two starts. In his most recent outing against the San Francisco Giants, he took yet another no-hitter into the ninth inning.
With Blue Jays manager John Schneider managing the American League All-Stars as the reigning AL pennant winner, selecting his ace to start the All-Star Game was a no-brainer. It is a well-deserved honor for Cease, who has been among the most talented pitchers in the sport for several years.
The White Sox will have plenty of representation during MLB All-Star week, with Murakami taking part in the Home Run Derby on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park. The team's current standing is 2nd in the American League, with a 50-45 record and a three-game winning streak. They most recently won 9-1 against the Athletics on July 12.
Cease's start gives White Sox fans one more thing to watch for and root for during Tuesday night's MLB All-Star Game. And with the team's current performance, there are plenty of reasons for fans to be excited about the future.