The Colorado Rockies had four players announced today to the National League All-Star roster, including two starters in this year’s MLB All-Star game. Nolan Arenado and Charlie Blackmon.
He did it! We did it! YOU did it!
Nolan is the starting 3B for the NL All-Star Team! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/kigZ0QlCZr
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) July 2, 2017
Nolan Arenado will start at third base and makes his third appearance in the MLB All-Star game. He becomes the second Rockies third baseman to start an All-Star Game, Vinny Castilla in 1995 was the first.
Charlie Blackmon has been voted an @AllStarGame starter!
Congratulations to @Chuck_Nazty on his 2nd #ASG honor. ⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/dTDuOcBbXG
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) July 2, 2017
Charlie Blackmon was voted into the starting line-up and will make his second All-Star game appearance. Blackmon currently leads the team in runs, hits, triples, batting average and beard length.
Greg Holland is an All-Star for the 3rd time!
Congratulations, Greg! ⭐️⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/glWa8QW0mh
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) July 2, 2017
Greg Holland was voted an All-Star for the third time in his career and first as a Colorado Rockie. Holland leads the MLB in saves with 26 in 27 attempts.
In addition to the starters, the MLB announced the reserves for the All-Star game and joining Arenado, Blackmon and Greg Holland will be DJ LeMahieu.
.@DJLeMahieu is an All-Star again!
Congratulations to our 2nd baseman on this well deserved honor.#ThatsMyDJ ⭐️⭐️ pic.twitter.com/qLe26QdW0B
— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) July 2, 2017
The MLB All-Star game will be played this year on July 11th in Florida at Marlins Park. The All-Star game for the first time since 2003, will not determine home-field advantage in the World Series. The All-Star game will air on FOX at 8:00pm EST.