NATIONAL LEAGUE ALL-STAR STARTERS

• 1B: Lance Berkman, Astros: Had tough competition against Albert Pujols, Derrek Lee and Prince Fielder.

• 2B: Chase Utley, Phillies: Despite recent slump, continues to produce impressive power numbers.

• SS: Hanley Ramirez, Marlins:His blend of power and speed helps him edge reigning MVP Jimmy Rollins.

• 3B: Chipper Jones, Braves: Leads the majors in hitting despite numerous injuries, slumping lineup.

• C: Geovany Soto, Cubs: Edged Brian McCann for the starting spot with big offensive first half.

• OF: Alfonso Soriano, Cubs: Injured left hand likely will keep him from making the trip to New York.

• OF: Ryan Braun, Milwaukee: Overtook Ken Griffey Jr. in the final week of voting.

• OF: Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs: "Rookie" from Japan has helped Chicago to first place in the NL Central.

RESERVES

• Catchers: Russell Martin, Los Angeles; Brian McCann, Atlanta

• Infield: Adrian Gonzalez, San Diego; Cristian Guzman, Washington; Albert Pujols, St. Louis; Aramis Ramirez, Chicago; Miguel Tejada, Houston; Dan Uggla, Florida

• Outfield: Matt Holliday, Colorado; Ryan Ludwick, St. Louis; Nate McLouth, Pittsburgh

PITCHERS

• Starters: Aaron Cook, Colorado; Ryan Dempster, Chicago; Dan Haren, Arizona; Tim Lincecum, San Francisco; Ben Sheets, Milwaukee; Edinson Volquez, Cincinnati; Brandon Webb, Arizona; Carlos Zambrano, Chicago (Starter will be named by manager.)

• Relievers: Brad Lidge, Philadelphia; Billy Wagner, New York; Brian Wilson, San Francisco; Kerry Wood, Chicago

AMERICAN LEAGUE ALL-STAR STARTERS

• 1B: Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox: Likely on his way to his first 100-RBI season. He's also hitting over .300.

• 2B: Dustin Pedroia, Red Sox: Texas' Ian Kinsler had much better statistics, but he doesn't play in Boston.

• SS: Derek Jeter, Yankees: This will be his ninth appearance in 14 seasons. Playing in New York helps.

• 3B: Alex Rodriguez, Yankees: About to pass legend Mickey Mantle for 13th on the all-time home run list.

• C: Joe Mauer, Twins: His .300-plus average helped him break up the Red Sox/Yankees stranglehold.

• OF: Manny Ramirez, Red Sox: Run-in with Boston's traveling secretary didn't hurt him in the voting.

• OF: Josh Hamilton, Rangers: One of the greatest individual turnarounds in major league history.

• OF: Ichiro Suzuki, Mariners: Appears on his way to another 200-hit season; it would be his eighth.

• DH: x-David Ortiz, Red Sox: Averaged 41.4 homers and 128.4 RBIs in his first five seasons with Boston.

RESERVES

• Catchers: Dioner Navarro, Tampa Bay; Jason Varitek, Boston

• Infield: Joe Crede, Chicago; Carlos Guillen, Detroit; Ian Kinsler, Texas; Justin Morneau, Minnesota; Michael Young, Texas

• Outfield: J.D. Drew, Boston; Carlos Quentin, Chicago; Grady Sizemore, Cleveland

PITCHERS

• Starters: Justin Duchscherer, Oakland; Roy Halladay, Toronto; Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay; Cliff Lee, Cleveland; Ervin Santana, Los Angeles; Joe Saunders, Los Angeles (Starter will be named by manager.)

• Relievers: Joe Nathan, Minnesota; Jonathan Papelbon, Boston; Mariano Rivera, New York; Francisco Rodriguez, Los Angeles; George Sherrill, Baltimore; Joakim Soria, Kansas City

x -- injured, will not play; Milton Bradley, Texas, selected as replacement