J.T. Realmuto earned the honor of top vote-getter in the 2018 Sporting News All-Star voting, leading all players in the NL and AL with 16 votes in a survery of MLB executives.

Meanwhile, Milwaukee is well represented, with Christian Yelich, Lorenzo Cain and Josh Hader all having strong showings.

Freddie Freeman earns a nod at first base amid some tough competition, beating out Matt Carpenter, Paul Goldschmidt and Jesús Aguilar at the position.

Jacob deGrom took home the starting pitching honors with 13 votes, with Aaron Nola receiving three votes.

Sporting News named its first MLB All-Star team in 1925.

2018 Sporting News NL All-Stars

(Selected by a panel of 16 National League executives)

Catcher: J.T. Realmuto, Marlins

2018 stats: .277/.340/.485; 21 home runs; 74 RBIs; 4.3 bWAR

Others receiving votes: Yasmani Grandal

First base: Freddie Freeman, Braves

2018 stats: .309/.388/.505; 23 home runs; 98 RBIs; 6.1 bWAR

Others receiving votes: Matt Carpenter, Jesús Aguilar, Paul Goldschmidt

Second base: Javier Báez, Cubs

2018 stats: .290/.326/.554; 34 home runs; 111 RBIs; 6.3 bWAR

Others receiving votes: Ozzie Albies, Scooter Gennett

Third base: Nolan Arenado, Rockies

2018 stats: .297/.374/.561; 38 home runs; 110 RBIs; 5.6 bWAR

Others receiving votes: Eugenio Suarez, Anthony Rendon

Shortstop: Trevor Story, Rockies

2018 stats: .291/.348/.567; 37 home runs; 108 RBIs; 5.6 bWAR

Others receiving votes: Trea Turner, Javier Baez

Outfield: Christian Yelich, Brewers

2018 stats: .326/.402/.598; 36 home runs; 110 RBIs; 7.6 bWAR

Outfield: Lorenzo Cain, Brewers

2018 stats: .308/.395/.440; 10 home runs; 38 RBIs; 6.9 bWAR

Outfield: Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves

2018 stats: .293/.366/.552; 26 home runs; 64 RBIs; 4.1 bWAR

Others receiving votes: Bryce Harper, David Peralta, Nick Markakis, Rhys Hoskins

Starting pitcher: Jacob deGrom, Mets

2018 stats: 1.70 ERA; 269 strikeouts; 0.912 WHIP; 9.6 bWAR

Others receiving votes: Aaron Nola

Relief pitcher: Josh Hader, Brewers

2018 stats: 2.43 ERA; 143 strikeouts; 0.811 WHIP; 12 saves; 15.9 K/9

Others receiving votes: Felipe Vázquez, Adam Ottavino

SN AWARDS: NL Manager of the Year | NL Rookie of the Year

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THIS WEEK’S SN AWARD SCHEDULE

Monday: Rookies of the Year (AL and NL)

Tuesday: Comeback Players of the Year (AL and NL) and Managers of the Year (AL and NL)

Wednesday: AL All-Star Team | NL All-Star Team

Thursday: MLB Player of the Year