Verlander, Avila named to Sporting News All-Star teams

Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander and his catcher, Alex Avila, were named to the Sporting News AL All-Star team, unveiled on Thursday.

Verlander was the only unanimous selection among the 11 American League honorees, selected by a vote of 26 members of front offices across the league. Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp was the only other unanimous selection for either team.

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