“After the last year, I wasn’t in a great headspace mentally,” Bryant said, “and for me to hit the offseason with a ton of motivation and really wanting to get after it because I know the type of player I am. I know what I bring to the team and what I bring to the city, and it’s nice to be recognized, especially after a little bit of a tough season last year.”
3 Chicago White Sox pitchers — Liam Hendriks, Lance Lynn and Carlos Rodón — are chosen for the All-Star Game, while the Cubs’ Kris Bryant and Craig Kimbrel are selected
