New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice is officially named to participate in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, marking his first appearance in the event. Multiple outlets report that Rice joins Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero as the second confirmed participant after Caminero was previously announced. The Derby is scheduled to take place in Philadelphia on July 13, with Rice planning to represent the Yankees. One report adds that Rice is seeking to become the Yankees’ first Home Run Derby winner since 2017. Rice is listed as leading New York with 25 home runs during the current season referenced by the reporting, and he made the announcement via social media. According to the accounts, Rice said his father, Dan, will throw to him during preparation for the competition; Dan Rice previously played baseball as a pitcher for Brown University in the 1980s. The outlets do not report any additional confirmed participants beyond Caminero and Rice at this time.
Yankees’ Ben Rice set to compete in 2026 MLB Home Run Derby
New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice is officially named to participate in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby, marking his first appearance in the event. Multiple outlets report that Rice joins Tampa Bay Rays s...
- Ben Rice will represent the New York Yankees in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
- Ben Rice is participating for the first time in the Home Run Derby.
- Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays is reported as the other confirmed participant.
- The Home Run Derby is scheduled for July 13 in Philadelphia.
- One report says Rice is aiming to be the Yankees’ first winner since 2017.
New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice will be swinging for the fences in Philadelphia on July 13. Rice, who leads the Yankees with 25 homers this season, announced Tuesday that he will be participating in the Home Run Derby. The 27-year-old Rice said on social media that his father, Dan, who was a pitcher on Brown's baseball team in the 1980s, will throw to him.
1 hour agoBen Rice of the New York Yankees will participate in the Home Run Derby for the first time
3 hours agoOn Tuesday, Rice officially became the second participant in the event, joining Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero.
4 hours agoBen Rice will officially represent the Yankees in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby.
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