The entire Cubs infield and center fielder Dexter Fowler maintained their top spots in National League All-Star fan voting with barely a week left until online polling closes.
If Wednesday’s balloting update holds up, the Cubs would become the first team since the 1963 Cardinals to put its entire infield in the starting lineup for an All-Star game.
“I’m happy for our guys, man,” manager Joe Maddon said. “It’s great for the organization. It’s great for the players. It will elevate their game. I believe that.”
Fowler is on the DL with a hamstring injury, but is expected to return close to his eligible date (July 4).
First baseman Anthony Rizzo leads all NL players with more than 2.2 million votes.
The Cubs could have as many as five pitchers also considered for selection, with Maddon suggesting at least ace Jake Arrieta (11-2, 1.74 ERA) and No. 2 starter Jon Lester (9-3, 2.06) merit selection.
