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Dylan Cease Dominates, Earns All-Star Start | MLB News
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- Jul 12, 2026
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Summary
Dylan Cease is set to start for the American League in the All-Star Game — a historic honor for the Blue Jays, marking the first time since Roy Halladay in 2009 that a Jays pitcher gets this nod. His dominance this season is off the charts: leading MLB with 13.55 strikeouts per nine innings, posting a career-best strikeout rate while nearly eliminating home runs (0.46 HR/9) and holding batters to a .190 average. Manager John Schneider called him the face of AL pitching right now, especially with his elite strikeout numbers. Though he’s walking more batters (4.0 BB/9, his highest since 2021), he’s compensating with historic whiff rates and minimal damage from opposing hitters. This All-Star nod isn’t just recognition — it’s a reward for his best half-season yet, blending his best stuff with his weakest contact numbers ever. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3165e8355186dc4d