All-Star Game 2018: What time and where is the MLB Home Run Derby?
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Plus, players can still change their minds at any time. While NL All-Star manager Dave Roberts—a speedy outfielder who played 10 seasons—autographed dozens of balls in the clubhouse before the All-Star Game, he faced the same question his players did. "Randy Johnson," Roberts said, without breaking focus from looping his signature between the seams of each ball. Ohtani and Cordero would've been included in my Home Run Derby field if not for the injuries. Stanton is normally a shoo-in for the Home Run Derby, though I decided against him this season because I think it's time for some fresh faces. Let's showcase high-end young players like Acuna and Soto and Devers.
Be sure to tune in Monday, April 13th to watch Harper make history and secure the title as Home Run Derby champion. A lifelong sports fan, Alex graduated from Langara College in June, 2016 with a diploma in Journalism. He previously worked at the BCHL office as an intern and was the lead site expert of The Canuck Way from 2017 to 2020. Alex is also the lead script writer for the TPS YouTube channel.
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I think the issue is pro baseball lagging behind on social media and in turn alienating a younger generation in caring about the sport. Baseball is sacrificing short-term bottom line profit for long-term interest that can eventually bring in new fans. What type of old man yelling at clouds shit is that?
When you think of the Reds, the first thing that comes to mind is their miserable 2018 season. Not everyone recognizes the season Eugenio Suarez is having from the batter’s box. The 26-year-old is eyeing his first career All-Star selection, and should also appear in the conversation of the upcoming Home Run Derby participants. But for the All-Star festivities in Washington D.C., Ramirez is not a name to be taken lightly.
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Kyle Schwarber put on a show, including a pair of long blasts to give him an extra 30 seconds. That proved vital in holding off Alex Bregman, who nearly rallied to tie Schwarber. Bregman's last swing produced a line drive off the wall, ending the nail-biting matchup. The hometown favorite moved on in his first-round matchup, with Nationals slugger Bryce Harper booming 13 home runs.
He hit his 17th home run with 35 seconds left, rallying past Baez and into the semifinals, where he will face Harper. Of course, there are more players deserving to be mentioned in this conversation. Plus, as the case of the Home Run Derby, many players who partake in it do not replicate the same numbers as they did before the All-Star Break.
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But at the end of the day, the derby is extremely popular among fans, so Betts probably won't get his wish anytime soon. The Home Run Derby has been around since 1985, and we know MLB isn't one on scrapping its traditional rules and events. Kyle Schwarber won't be an All-Star, but he's as good of a bet as anyone to put on a show in Washington. When he connects, his power takes over, and he'll likely put together a few highlight reel swings on Monday. He'l go up against Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman in the first round.
Max Muncy and Javier Baez have a lot in common, as they both are capable of playing multiple positions around the infield, and their teams utilize that versatility. The two have also showed the ability to handle the bat, and they're both on pace for 30-plus home runs. The Home Run Derby began with an upset when eighth-seeded Rhys Hoskins of the Phillies ousted top-seeded Jesus Aguilar of the Brewers. Aguilar had a solid showing, going for 12 home runs, but it wasn't enough to match Hoskins' 17. Cubs infielder Javier Baez put together another strong round to put the pressure on Dodgers infielder Max Muncy, but Muncy answered the call.
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If two players are tied at the end of their matchup, each player will get an additional 60 seconds to break the tie. If the tie lasts beyond the bonus 60 seconds, the matchup will go to three-swing swing offs until a winner is determined. This time around I was able to explore the city more. We drove by a park on the Southside with a baseball field complete with a scoreboard, pool, basketball, and tennis courts and football/soccer AstroTurf field. He let us know that the city never had money for the park before they knocked down the projects across the street.
WASHINGTON, DC — With the possible exception of a few jaded veterans, just about everyone who participates in All-Star week is thrilled to be there. The Braves’ Nick Markakis, who often looks as if he would rather take a fastball to the ribs than another inane question, brought his three sons to his media availability. Futures Game MVP Taylor Trammell admitted he could barely tame the butterflies in his stomach. At 475 feet, that is the fifth longest home run in baseball this season. That ball settled into the second deck, 451 feet away from home plate, per Statcast. Out since May 27 with back and knee injuries, Braves wunderkind Ronald Acuna is nearing a return from the disabled list, just in time to get back into a groove prior to the Home Run Derby.
When I asked where did the people living in those projects go, he speculated, “More than likely out of the District in Maryland somewhere.” This is America, people. (Photo by Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports)Manny Machado has no doubt returned to his All-Star strides and then some in 2018. So far, Machado has belted 18 home runs and 53 RBIs this season.
Below is a closer look at each of the eight participants and the four first-round matchups, plus the stats for each player through the first half of the 2018 season. The winner of the 1 vs. 8 matchup will play the 4 vs. 5 winner in the semifinals, while the 2 vs. 7 winner will go up against the 3 vs. 6 winner. Schwarber caught fire in the final two minutes of his semifinal performance, rallying to catch Hoskins. He had the benefit of 30 extra seconds after hitting more than two home runs over 440 feet, but he didn't need the bonus time.
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