Twins, Byron Buxton and Home Run Derby
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Star Home Run Derby is fast approaching -- and the field is starting to take shape. Braves hometown hero Ronald Acuna Jr. became the first player to commit to the event, which will be held at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 14 (8 p.
Initial X-rays were negative, but the injury takes place five days before Buxton's scheduled to compete in the Home Run Derby.
Byron Buxton told MLB Network he is 'doing good' following being hit in the hand by a 98 mile-per-hour pitch Wednesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. said he had a few fashion-forward fits in mind for the All-Star Red Carpet Show, promising his entrance would be memorable. It appears the Yankees infielder is planning to put on a show of a different kind,
Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s recent power surge has landed him in the Home Run Derby. The Yankees’ All-Star second baseman was announced on Thursday as the final participant for Monday’s Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Athletics slugger Brent Rooker became the latest entrant in the forthcoming Home Run Derby on Thursday. Just one spot remains vacant in the eight-player field. Rooker, 30, has hit .270/.346/.489 (130 OPS+) with 19 home runs in his first 94 games this season.
Cruz, 26, will join Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. as the latest participants in the annual slugging contest.