CINCINNATI, OH - JULY 14: American League All-Star Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros, A.J. Hinch manager of the Houston Astros and American League All-Star Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros talk prior to the 86th MLB All-Star Game at the Great American Ball Park on July 14, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI — The Kansas City Royals had three starting players for the American League in the end, after their fans blitzed the online voting process and, for a time, seemed poised to have even more Royals in starting positions.