NBC-Dynasty League

NBC-Dynasty News:

All Star starters announced!
American League
1st base: Edwin Encarnacion - Chicago White Sox
2nd base: DJ LaMahieu - Seattle Mariners
3rd base: Josh Donaldson - Pittsburgh Pirates
Shortstop: Fernando Tatis Jr - San Diego Padres
Catcher: Wilson Ramos - Kansas City Royals
Centerfield: Ketel Marte - Seattle Mariners
Outfield: Mike Trout - Seattle Mariners
Outfield: Jorge Soler - San Diego Padres
Designated Hitter: Nelson Cruz - Tampa Bay Rays
Starting Pitcher: Mike Clevinger - Chicago White Sox
Relief Pitcher: Kirby Yates - Los Angeles Angels

National League
1st base: Pete Alonso - New York Mets
2nd base: Keston Hiura - Milwaukee Brewers
3rd base: Alec Bregman - Houston Astros
Shortstop: Jonathan Villar - Philadelphia Phillies
Catcher: Omar Narvaez - Texas Rangers
Centerfield: George Springer - Houston Astros
Outfield: Christian Yelich - Texas Rangers
Outfield: Jeff McNeil - New York Mets
Starting Pitcher: Luis Castillo - Cincinnati Reds
Relief Pitcher: Aroldis Chapman - Los Angeles Dodgers



Fun Fact: In 1970, Rico Carty became the first successful write-in candidate in MLB All Star Game voting. Only 18 outfielders were chosen to appear on the ballot to represent the 12 National League teams. Carty batted .365 with 23 home runs and 74 RBI going into the All Star break.

Trivia: What two current MLB teams were previously called the Washington Senators?
(answer at bottom of page)



Transactions:
18 Draft Day Trades!






Dates to Remember:
August 20th - Trade Deadline


Trivia answer: Minnesota Twins, who moved from Washington after the 1960 season, and the Texas Rangers, who relocated after the 1971 season.