# ALL STAR GAME THOUGHTS: Cody Bellinger, Ben Rice, and Dylan Cease CONTROL All Star Spotlight

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-07-15T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Sully breaks down the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, spotlighting Cody Bellinger’s MVP performance, Dylan Cease’s electric start, and Vargas' heartwarming home run after a whirlwind career journey. Key highlights include memorable moments from Foster Griffin, whose inspiring comeback story steals the show, and sharp critiques of the broadcast’s pageantry and perennial Buckner/Bartman montages. Insights on first-time All-Stars, the impact of strikeouts, and the unique introductions through Philadelphia’s iconic archway round out the episode. Find out who rose to the occasion, the latest historical all-star stats, and whether a new focus on contact hitting could shape the league’s future.

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