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Two Players Commit to 2026 MLB Home Run Derby

Two players have officially committed to the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, set for July 13 at Citizens Bank Ballpark in Philadelphia.

Kansas City Royals' Jac Caglianone and New York Yankees' Ben Rice have confirmed their participation in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby. Caglianone, 23, is making his first appearance with a team-high 14 home runs averaging 418 feet this season. Rice, 27, leads the Yankees with 26 homers and aims to become their first Derby winner since Aaron Judge in 2017. mieszalniakolorado.pl

Rice's father, Dan, will serve as his pitcher during the event. The duo joins what promises to be a competitive field at the July 13 contest held in conjunction with the MLB All-Star Game.