American League (5-5-7) vs. National League (5-5-7) July 14, 2026 8:00 pm EDT The Line: National League / American League ; Over/Under: (Get latest betting odds)
In this article, we will formulate an American League vs National League Prediction for the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 14 th at the Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
This is the 5 th time an All-Star Game has been held in Philadelphia, the 4 th time it has been hosted by the Phillies and the first time at Citizens Bank Park. Both rosters have 11 players under the age of 25 and the hosting Phillies lead all teams with six All-Stars, with Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Cristopher Sánchez being in the roster. Mike Trout will make his 12th All-Star Game, the most of any of the 2026 participants. A pair of standout rookies (Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle and the Guardians’ Travis Bazzana) are among 26 of this year’s first-time All-Stars.
The Phillies’ Cristopher Sánchez will start for the NL, becoming the first Phillies pitcher since Roy Halladay in 2011 and the 7 th pitcher in Phillies history to start an All-Star Game. Dylan Cease start for the AL, and he will become just the 3 rd pitcher in Blue Jays history to get that honor.
Dave Roberts of the Dodgers and John Schneider of the defending AL champion Blue Jays will serve as the managers. This will be Roberts’ fifth All-Star Game as the manager of the NL team. Twins manager Derek Shelton (AL) and Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol and Phillies interim skipper Don Mattingly (NL) are honorary coaches.
The AL has the lead against the NL with a 48-45 record and was undefeated in 13 consecutive All-Star Games from 1997 to 2009. After losing three straight in 2010-2012, the AL has won 10 of the past 12 All-Star Games. NL won in an exciting game last season by 7-6, after both teams were tied 6-6 after 9 innings. In this American League vs National League Prediction, the NL has the edge because they have six Phillies players playing practically at home, including their starting pitchers and some of their best hitters. Take the NL to win this one.