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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 …
A number of notable changes to MLB rules and regulations are still being discovered as experts go through the league’s new collective bargaining agreement. One of the biggest will impact the annual All-Star Game, at least under certain …
Pete Alonso won the MLB Home Run Derby on Monday, but the real MVP was Dave Jauss. Jauss, the bench coach for the New York Mets, threw to Alonso in the derby. The 64-year-old coach was tossing lollipops into the zone all day long, giving Alonso …
The Home Run Derby has become quite profitable for Pete Alonso. Alonso on Monday won the Home Run Derby, marking his second time taking the crown. The 26-year-old also won in 2019, when he won NL Rookie of the Year and led the NL with 53 home runs. …
Fernando Tatis Jr. had an interesting reason for deciding not to participate in this year’s Home Run Derby. The San Diego Padres star said Friday he would not participate in the event, citing his health as the main reason. There was also a …
Fans hoping to see Vladimir Guerrero Jr. return to the Home Run Derby in 2021 are going to be left disappointed. The Toronto Blue Jays star revealed Monday that he would not be participating in the derby despite his almost certain inclusion on the …
Aaron Judge’s electrifying performance in the 2017 Home Run Derby is still remembered by many. The New York Yankees star has not done the event since, however, and it doesn’t sound like he intends to do it again anytime soon. Judge said …
Many people were excited to see Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich participate in Monday’s Home Run Derby, but unfortunately, it won’t be happening. Major League Baseball announced Sunday that Yelich would be withdrawing from …
The 2019 Home Run Derby may feature some of the most dedicated contestants the event has seen in years, and Pete Alonso is among those who appear to be taking it very seriously. Like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Alonso has spent time this week practicing …
Major League Baseball is adding a $1 million prize to try to entice players to participate in the Home Run Derby, but the early returns aren’t as encouraging as they may have liked. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, a Home Run Derby …
Ichiro Suzuki has been serving in a very unique role with the Seattle Mariners this season, and fans, teammates and opposing players want to see him do something he has never done before in his illustrious baseball career — take part in the …
Aaron Judge was a very highly-touted Home Run Derby participant, but he didn’t let all that anticipation go to his head. Judge said he wasn’t put off by all the expectation of seeing him hit, and that he felt because he was a rookie, …
