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Shohei Ohtani will not be doing the Home Run Derby in 2024, though he had expressed interest in the event last week. Ohtani admitted Tuesday that he would not take part in the event this year at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Los Angeles …
Shohei Ohtani has voiced his interest in taking part in the Home Run Derby, but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has plenty of reservations. Ohtani admitted after Tuesday’s game that he has “feelings of wanting to do” the …
Aaron Judge wowed the baseball world by winning the Home Run Derby as a rookie back in 2017. He has not taken part since, however, and that appears unlikely to change anytime soon. The New York Yankees slugger ruled out participating in this …
Luis Robert put on a show during Monday night’s Home Run Derby, but it appears to have come at a cost. The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that Robert is sitting out of the MLB All-Star Game for precautionary reasons. He felt tightness …
Just when Cincinnati Reds fans thought that they couldn’t love Elly De La Cruz any more, he is banking even more goodwill. The Reds phenom De La Cruz revealed this week that he received an invite to participate in this year’s Home Run …
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has two simple words about this year’s Home Run Derby — “I’m back.” The Toronto Blue Jays slugger made the big announcement Thursday that he will be making his return to the Derby at All-Star …
Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez has committed to being part of the show for All-Star week in his home city. Rodriguez confirmed Friday that he will take part in the Home Run Derby at T-Mobile Park on July 10. He is the first player to …
Albert Pujols put together a memorable performance at the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby on Monday night, but the 42-year-old slugger may have had a big scoring error go in his favor. Pujols, the No. 8 seed in the bracket, defeated No. 1 seed Kyle Schwarber …
Julio Rodriguez may not have won the Home Run Derby on Monday, but he certainly came home a winner monetarily. Rodriguez outhomered every participant in this year’s derby, slugging 81 total homers. But he was somewhat gassed by the time he …
Ken Griffey Jr. just blessed the Internet with enough meme content to last for the rest of the year. The Seattle Mariners icon was in attendance for Monday’s Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium. During Mariners rookie phenom Julio …
Major League Baseball is consistently trying to garner interest in the Home Run Derby by getting the best possible players to participate. That may be why they are embracing a new tradition for the winner of the 2022 event. The Home Run Derby winner …
It is not enough for Juan Soto to hit dingers — he has to hit dingers his way. The Washington Nationals slugger, who will be competing in the Home Run Derby this year, told reporters on Tuesday that he has an unusual goal for the event. Soto …
MLB All-Star Weekend is set to get a double dose of The Machine. Katie Woo of The Athletic reported Friday that St. Louis Cardinals veteran slugger Albert Pujols will be participating in the Home Run Derby this year. It will mark Pujols’ fifth …
Pete Alonso has established himself as the man to beat in the Home Run Derby for two seasons running, and the New York Mets first baseman will be defending his title again in Los Angeles. Alonso confirmed on Instagram Monday that he will take part in …
New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton may be a little busier during this year’s All-Star break than most. Stanton was named a starter for the American League in July 19th’s All-Star Game. He could end up participating in the Home …
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is tied for the 10th-most home runs in MLB this season, but the Toronto Blue Jays star will not be showcasing his power-hitting abilities during this year’s Home Run Derby. On Tuesday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet reported that …
