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Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle’s hometown push for All-Star nod
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The Detroit Tigers have had a disappointing season thus far in 2026, currently sitting at 40-50 despite a recent road win over the Texas Rangers . The Tigers have largely been unable to build off last year's trip to the postseason, although they have gotten some stellar play out of rookie Kevin McGonigle this season.
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McGonigle was selected by the Tigers in the 2023 MLB Draft and made his major league debut this year, and has garnered some fringe All-Star consideration as the big game approaches. Recently, Cody Stavenhagen reported on how the rookie's hometown of Aldan, Pennsylvania, has been campaigning for him to become an All-Star, including one woman who spoke up at a recent city council meeting.
"The last thing I want to say is Major League Baseball All-Star voting has started," she said. "You can vote five times a day. Our local kid, Kevin McGonigle, is on the ballot (as) a shortstop for the Detroit Tigers ," said the woman. "Please vote every day for Kevin McGonigle, five times."
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Coincidentally, this year's All-Star game will be in McGonigle's home state of Pennsylvania, as the Philadelphia Phillies are set to host the event festivities later this month. It remains to be seen if the 21 year-old will ultimately garner the votes needed to get the nod, but he clearly has helped put his hometown on the map with his performance this season.
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McGonigle has been a rare bright spot this year for the Tigers amid what has otherwise been a turbulent season, overshadowed by the frequent trade rumors surrounding pitcher Tarik Skubal .
The MLB All-Star Game is slated to take place on July 14 in Philadelphia.
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