Posts Tagged ‘Home run derby’
Well, maybe it's a good thing Yelich didn't participate in home run derby
Christian Yelich said it had always been a dream to be in the home run derby. He was slated to be the top seed in the eight-player bracket but back…
Read More$wing away: All-Star Home Run Derby offers $1 million prize
CLEVELAND (AP) — Jim Thome holds the record for the longest home run in Progressive Field history, a 511-foot shot against Kansas City in 1999. Two years earlier, the Hall…
Read MoreYelich at "red line," won't compete in home run derby, all-star week in question
Pulled from the starting lineup Sunday because of a back strain, Christian Yelich will be sitting out today’s Home Run Derby and his appearance in Tuesday’s All-Star Game is also…
Read MoreChristian Yelich to participate in All-Star Home Run Derby
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The reigning NL MVP plans to participate in the Home Run Derby next month. Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich, who leads the majors with 29 homers, says…
Read MoreHere's how Bryce Harper won the home run derby
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ball cleared the center field wall, and the sellout crowd roared. Bryce Harper threw his bat in the air, thrust both index fingers skyward and yelled…
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