Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Detroit Tigers star Tarik Skubal have been named the starting pitchers for the upcoming MLB All-Star Game. This marks the second consecutive year that Skenes will start for the National League, while Skubal earns the honor as the American League starter. Both pitchers have shown exceptional performance this season, with Skenes making history as the first Pirates pitcher to achieve this feat in his first two seasons. Despite a blister issue, other pitchers like Fried have concerns for their participation. Conversations around their selections highlight the mutual respect between Skenes and Skubal, as they prepare to face each other in the prestigious matchup.