Analysts highlight home run prop bets for 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia
With Cristopher Sanchez and Dylan Cease set to start, three outfielders emerge as focal points for long-ball markets.
Sports analysts have identified three primary home run prop bets for the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game, scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, in Philadelphia. The National League will host the American League at Citizens Bank Park, with Cristopher Sanchez taking the mound for the home side and Dylan Cease starting for the visitors.
Mike Trout has been highlighted as a leading candidate for the American League. Expected to hit lead-off, Trout is projected to secure at least two at-bats. The Angels outfielder holds a career All-Star Game batting average of .412, with two home runs and two MVP awards to his name. Although his recent statistics have been impacted by injuries, analysts note his enduring power. Trout’s selection is further bolstered by a potential homecoming narrative, as the New Jersey native grew up as a Philadelphia Phillies fan.
The pitch selection for the National League presents specific tactical considerations. Sanchez has allowed four home runs in his last two starts and nine over his last seven appearances, indicating a recent susceptibility to the long ball. This trend contrasts with Cease, who has allowed only five home runs throughout the entire American League season.
Juan Soto is positioned as a strong option for the National League, starting and hitting second. The Mets outfielder has recorded 21 home runs this season and enters the break with a .562 slugging percentage. Soto has a proven track record at the venue, having hit 18 home runs at Citizens Bank Park during his career, a figure higher than at any other stadium he has played in.
Cody Bellinger is suggested as a speculative longshot play. With 11 home runs on the season, his selection relies on matchup advantages rather than current volume. Analysts point out that if Bellinger enters the game later, he would face only right-handed National League relievers, excluding starters who might pitch in relief. This left-handed power advantage is cited as a key factor for his potential payout.
The National League has won two of the last three All-Star Games, including the previous year, reversing the trend of American League dominance since the turn of the century. Betting platforms such as DraftKings and FanDuel are offering bonus incentives for new users engaging with these markets.
