The votes are in, and so now we wait for tonight's official unveiling of the American League and National League rosters for the 2018 All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. In the meantime, a little refresher on how these squads are selected is in order.
As always, fans voted for the starting position players via the 2018 Camping World MLB All-Star Ballot. But the selection process for pitcher and reserve spots changed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement that took effect last year. Not only was the connection between the Midsummer Classic and home-field advantage in the World Series eliminated, but roster sizes were reduced.