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The Chicago Cubs will, at least given how things look here in mid-June, have two representatives at the Midsummer Classic at Coors Field next month: jack-of-all-trades Kris Bryant and resurgent closer Craig Kimbrel.
Obviously, there isn’t public voting when it comes to the pitching staff, but given what Kimbrel’s done on the mound this year, he’s about as close to a sure thing as there is in today’s world. The veteran right-hander has made 28 appearances this year, averaging just under 15 punchouts per nine and working to a 0.