A pitcher has won the MLB All Star Game MVP Award just eight times in the game’s history, but with Clayton Kershaw starting in his home stadium, he seems like a popular choice.
Except there’s just one problem.
Legal sportsbooks are hesitant to list him — or any pitcher — to win the award.
Odds are relatively similar across the market. Want to bet on Shohei Ohtani (who is not pitching in the game), Aaron Judge or Juan Soto? Go right ahead. Want a longshot like backup catcher Jose Trevino? He’s available.