At least that’s how Cubs manager Craig Counsell sees it. The 34-year-old left-handed Cubs pitcher was named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday and joins outfielders Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker, who were announced as starters on Wednesday.

Major League Baseball has announced the 2025 All-Star Game pitching staffs. Chicago Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd has been named an All-Star for the first time in his career. Boyd, 34, is having an excellent first campaign with the Cubs after dealing with injuries for the last four seasons.

The lefty starting pitcher was named to the NL All-Star squad Sunday, joining his two teammates, who were previously announced as elected starters in the outfield.

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New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara 's first pitch ahead of Saturday's St. Louis Cardinals - Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field was so bad that he got a rare do-over. The five-time Pro Bowler sought immediate redemption after his botched first attempt landed on the edge of the infield grass and bounced into the left-handed batter's box.

Saints running back Alvin Kamara asks for a do-over after bouncing the first pitch at a Cubs game.