Minnesota Stats: Choosing All-Stars no easy chore

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) leaps next to the wall to catch a deep fly ball by New York Mets' Curtis Granderson in the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 27, 2014, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won -3-2 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen (22) leaps next to the wall to catch a deep fly ball by New York Mets' Curtis Granderson in the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 27, 2014, in Pittsburgh. The Pirates won -3-2 in 11 innings. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

By Associated Press July 3, 2014 5 min read

NEW YORK (AP) – Without regard to fan or player balloting, here are our selections for the 85th All-Star game July 15 at Target Field, home of the Minnesota Twins since 2010.

There are 34 spots on each roster, with at least 13 reserved for pitchers. Every major league club must be represented.

The deadline for fan voting was midnight Thursday. Rosters will be announced Sunday night. The winning league, which gets home-field advantage in the World Series, has won five consecutive championships.

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