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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 …
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 …
