Houston Astros lead way with seven MLB All-Star finalists

The Houston Astros have a major league best seven finalists to start in the 2021 All-Star Game.

The top three finalists for each position based on fan voting in each league, plus designated hitter for the American League, were announced Sunday.

Three teams -- the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays -- have five finalists for the Midsummer Classic, which will be played July 13 at Coors Field.

Voting on the finalists begins Monday and ends Thursday. The AL and NL All-Star starters, based on those votes, will be announced Thursday at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. The remainder of the All-Star teams will be unveiled next Sunday at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

The finalists:

Catcher:

AL:

NL:

First base:

AL:

NL:

Second base:

AL:

NL:

Shortstop:

AL:

NL:

Third base:

AL:

NL:

Outfield:

AL:

NL:

Designated hitter:

AL: