Rangers lead MLB with 4 starters in next month's All-Star Game - ESPN

The Texas Rangers are sending a franchise-record four starters to the All-Star Game in Seattle next month, the most of any MLB team.

The top team in the AL West will have a starter at all the infield positions save for first base, as catcher Jonah Heim and third baseman Josh Jung are appearing as first-time All-Stars. They'll join shortstop Corey Seager and second baseman Marcus Semien. It's Seager's fourth All-Star appearance, while Semien is an All-Star for the second time in his career.

American League C — Jonah Heim, Rangers 1B — Yandy Diaz, Rays 2B — Marcus Semien, Rangers SS — Corey Seager, Rangers 3B — Josh Jung, Rangers DH — Shohei Ohtani, Angels OF — Mike Trout, Angels OF — Randy Arozarena, Rays OF — Aaron Judge, Yankees

National League C — Sean Murphy, Braves 1B — Freddie Freeman, Dodgers 2B — Luis Arraez, Marlins SS — Orlando Arcia, Braves 3B — Nolan Arenado, Cardinals DH — J.D. Martinez, Dodgers OF — Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves OF — Mookie Betts, Dodgers OF — Corbin Carroll, Diamondbacks

The final round of voting was announced on Thursday evening and revealed three starters from the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, while the MLB-leading Tampa Bay Rays will have two starters — Yandy Diaz and Randy Arozarena.

Arizona Diamondbacks rookie Corbin Carroll also made the team as a starter in the outfield, where he'll join veterans Mookie Betts and Ronald Acuna Jr.

Carroll is the 25th rookie to be named an All-Star starter.

Other highlights from the second phase of voting include Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez beating out Philadelphia Phillies DH Bryce Harper in a close vote (53% to 47%), denying Harper of the NL honor after his quick return from Tommy John surgery. Meanwhile, Mike Trout earned his 11th