​It’s arrived folks! The 2026 version of the Midsummer Classic, pitting the best of the National League against the best of the American League. The Junior Circuit currently leads the all-time series 48-44-3, with the Senior Circuit riding a one-year winning streak after taking last year’s All Star Game. Can the AL bounce back and get the victory, or will the NL make it two straight years taking home the All Star Game trophy?For A’s fans, we’ll have the treat of watching Shea Langeliers making the start behind home plate this evening. He’ll be catching Blue Jays right-hander Dylan Cease. ‘Bangeliers’ will also be occupying a spot of honor in the starting lineup, batting third between Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez and Rays third baseman Junior Caminero. Langeliers is guaranteed one at bat but could end up with a couple trips to the plate, depending on how AL manager John Schneider decides to go with him. What are the chances the first-time All Star comes away with the MVP tonight?AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLangeliers should have had one of his teammates take the field with him tonight. Alas, a right thumb sprain will prevent Nick Kurtz from taking part in his first All Star game, with Yankees first baseman Ben Rice taking his spot. Kurtz wasn’t elected the starter at first base but after Vladimir Guerrero Jr. decided not to take part Kurtz was named the replacement at first by Schneider. A well-deserved honor, but unfortunately the injury will keep him out tonight. At least he’s still gotten to be around his fellow stars and take part in this week’s festivities.Here’s how the American League will line up for tonight’s exhibition contest:And here’s how the National League’s lineup will look, courtesy of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts:First pitch is at 5:00 but the festivities are just getting underway now. Enjoy the game everyone!