Athletics’ Mark Kotsay and Reds’ David Bell were selected as All-Star coaches

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April 9, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo (right) greets Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell during opening day at Chase Field. Mandatory credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay and Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell were selected as All-Star coaches for the July 16 game in Arlington, Texas.

Kotsay joins the American League staff of Bruce Bochy, who won the World Series with the Texas Rangers last season. Kotsay played under Bochy for three seasons (2001-2003) when the two were with the San Diego Padres.

Bell was named to the National League staff by Torey Lovullo, who guided the Arizona Diamondbacks to the World Series last season. Bell and Lovullo were teammates for Cleveland in 1998.

James Hoye will serve as crew chief and home plate umpire for the All-Star Game in his 16th season. Also selected were Bruce Dreckman (first base), John Tumpane (second), Nic Lentz (third), Ben May (left field) and Nestor Ceja (right field).

–Field-level media