2019 MLB All-Star Game voting update: Dodgers' Cody Bellinger, Brewers' Christian Yelich lead the way

Bob Hille

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2019 MLB All-Star Game voting update: Dodgers' Cody Bellinger, Brewers' Christian Yelich lead the way image

Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger's smoking-hot start to the 2019 season is paying off at the ballot box as he is the leading 2019 All-Star Game vote-getter with 2,184,251 votes in an update announced Monday by MLB (via MLB.com).

Bellinger, slashing at .355/.451/.702 with 23 home runs and 58 RBIs in only 69 games for the NL West leaders, is followed closely by fellow National League MVP candidate Christian Yelich of the Brewers with 2,065,382 votes.

The update is the last before the Primary Round polls close at 4 p.m. ET Friday under this year’s revamped balloting format, which includes two phases of fan voting to determine the All-Star starters.

The top three vote-getters at each position — top nine in the outfield — advance to the next round of voting for next month's All-Star Game. According to Monday's update, the Astros, Braves and Cubs are in position to send seven players through to the Starters Election, which will take place over a 28-hour period starting at noon ET June 26 and ending at 4 p.m. ET on June 27.

Starters for the 2019 Midsummer Classic will be unveiled at 7 p.m. ET June 27 on ESPN. The pitchers and reserves will be announced at 5:30 p.m. ET June 30.

The All-Star game is scheduled for July 9 in Cleveland.

2019 MLB All-Star voting update

AL CATCHERS
1) Gary Sanchez, Yankees1,357,340
2) James McCann, White Sox580,394
3) Robinson Chirinos, Astros487,868
4) Jason Castro, Twins444,533
5) Christian Vazquez, Red Sox302,686
6) Jonathan Lucroy, Angels268,710
7) Roberto Perez, Indians176,976
8) Josh Phegley, Athletics151,679
9) Mike Zunino, Rays128,345
10) Martin Maldonado, Royals113,525
NL CATCHERS
1) Willson Contreras, Cubs1,555,490
2) Brian McCann, Braves725,484
3) Yasmani Grandal, Brewers513,412
4) J.T. Realmuto, Phillies438,390
5) Yadier Molina, Cardinals375,690
6) Austin Barnes, Dodgers344,745
7) Tony Wolters, Rockies204,641
8) Wilson Ramos, Mets167,879
9) Buster Posey, Giants146,905
10) Yan Gomes, Nationals101,584
AL FIRST BASE
1) Luke Voit, Yankees696,164
2) C.J. Cron, Twins586,303
3) Carlos Santana, Indians560,836
4) Jose Abreu, White Sox517,473
5) Yuli Gurriel, Astros433,692
6) Albert Pujols, Angels384,322
7) Miguel Cabrera, Tigers362,659
8) Edwin Encarnacion, Mariners205,040
9) Mitch Moreland, Red Sox193,609
10) Ji-Man Choi, Rays168,723
NL FIRST BASE
1) Josh Bell, Pirates1,106,186
2) Freddie Freeman, Braves1,022,535
3) Anthony Rizzo, Cubs948,047
4) Max Muncy, Dodgers446,704
5) Pete Alonso, Mets319,256
6) Rhys Hoskins, Phillies249,341
7) Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals234,176
8) Jesus Aguilar, Brewers188,332
9) Eric Hosmer, Padres149,749
10) Daniel Murphy, Rockies112,317
AL SECOND BASE
1) Tommy La Stella, Angels1,020,912
2) Jose Altuve, Astros923,117
3) DJ LeMahieu, Yankees739,074
4) Jonathan Schoop, Twins362,504
5) Whit Merrifield, Royals247,903
6) Brandon Lowe, Rays237,277
7) Michael Chavis, Red Sox236,526
8) Jason Kipnis, Indians137,724
9) Dee Gordon, Mariners119,799
10) Yolmer Sanchez, White Sox110,786
NL SECOND BASE
1) Ozzie Albies, Braves1,011,132
2) Mike Moustakas, Brewers966,391
3) Ketel Marte, Diamondbacks554,524
4) Enrique Hernandez, Dodgers455,704
5) Cesar Hernandez, Phillies424,379
6) Daniel Descalso, Cubs410,122
7) Robinson Cano, Mets179,750
8) Kolten Wong, Cardinals163,237
9) Brian Dozier, Nationals156,129
10) Ryan McMahon, Rockies109,692
AL THIRD BASE
1) Alex Bregman, Astros1,322,935
2) Gio Urshela, Yankees502,614
3) Hunter Dozier, Royals424,028
4) Rafael Devers, Red Sox335,635
5) Marwin Gonzalez, Twins290,264
6) Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays269,492
7) Matt Chapman, Athletics267,590
8) Yoan Moncada, White Sox262,416
9) David Fletcher, Angels192,712
10) Jose Ramirez, Indians136,766
NL THIRD BASE
1) Nolan Arenado, Rockies1,475,825
2) Kris Bryant, Cubs850,758
3) Josh Donaldson, Braves550,947
4) Justin Turner, Dodgers512,237
5) Anthony Rendon, Nationals378,761
6) Manny Machado, Padres207,354
7) Eduardo Escobar, Diamondbacks185,561
8) Travis Shaw, Brewers148,322
9) Maikel Franco, Phillies138,948
10) Matt Carpenter, Cardinals132,248
AL SHORTSTOP
1) Jorge Polanco, Twins818,082
2) Carlos Correa, Astros656,995
3) Gleyber Torres, Yankees565,728
4) Tim Anderson, White Sox510,337
5) Francisco Lindor, Indians460,952
6) Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox410,134
7) Andrelton Simmons, Angels274,181
8) Elvis Andrus, Rangers166,275
9) Adalberto Mondesi, Royals148,843
10) Willy Adames, Rays126,583
NL SHORTSTOP
1) Javier Baez, Cubs1,672,062
2) Dansby Swanson, Braves764,663
3) Corey Seager, Dodgers494,546
4) Trevor Story, Rockies457,159
5) Jean Segura, Phillies286,287
6) Fernando Tatis Jr., Padres246,374
7) Orlando Arcia, Brewers233,953
8) Paul DeJong, Cardinals195,357
9) Trea Turner, Nationals150,392
10) Jose Iglesias, Reds134,143
AL OUTFIELD
1) Mike Trout, Angels1,904,273
2) George Springer, Astros1,495,817
3) Michael Brantley, Astros924,173
4) Austin Meadows, Rays887,946
5) Mookie Betts, Red Sox777,642
6) Eddie Rosario, Twins687,515
7) Aaron Judge, Yankees577,640
8) Joey Gallo, Rangers537,934
9) Josh Reddick, Astros511,903
10) Max Kepler, Twins435,789
11) Byron Buxton, Twins418,287
12) Brett Gardner, Yankees259,179
13) Andrew Benintendi, Red Sox258,476
14) Jackie Bradley Jr., Red Sox234,302
15) Tommy Pham, Rays223,250
16) Aaron Hicks, Yankees221,578
17) Trey Mancini, Orioles206,620
18) Shin-Soo Choo, Rangers194,328
19) Kole Calhoun, Angels168,971
20) Kevin Kiermaier, Rays158,609
NL OUTFIELD
1) Cody Bellinger, Dodgers2,184,251
2) Christian Yelich, Brewers2,065,382
3) Ronald Acuna Jr., Braves1,229,200
4) Albert Almora Jr., Cubs645,291
5) Jason Heyward, Cubs614,823
6) Nick Markakis, Braves614,358
7) Joc Pederson, Dodgers598,909
8) Kyle Schwarber, Cubs585,997
9) Charlie Blackmon, Rockies530,342
10) Bryce Harper, Phillies498,100
11) Alex Verdugo, Dodgers437,115
12) Ender Inciarte, Braves332,134
13) Juan Soto, Nationals302,375
14) Lorenzo Cain, Brewers282,069
15) Marcell Ozuna, Cardinals275,590
16) Melky Cabrera, Pirates252,384
17) Scott Kingery, Phillies233,131
18) Andrew McCutchen, Phillies224,871
19) Ryan Braun, Brewers221,172
20) Jeff McNeil, Mets205,542
DESIGNATED HITTER
1) J.D. Martinez, Red Sox893,689
2) Hunter Pence, Rangers602,766
3) Nelson Cruz, Twins506,211
4) Shohei Ohtani, Angels362,947
5) Aledmys Diaz, Astros353,015
6) Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees295,326
7) Avisail Garcia, Rays282,170
8) Khris Davis, Athletics251,191
9) Daniel Vogelbach, Mariners237,238
10) Yonder Alonso, White Sox147,177

Bob Hille

Bob Hille, a senior content consultant for The Sporting News, has been part of the TSN team for most of the past 30 years, including as managing editor and executive editor. He is a native of Texas (forever), adopted son of Colorado, where he graduated from Colorado State, and longtime fan of “Bull Durham” (h/t Annie Savoy for The Sporting News mention).