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Caglianone, Rice Commit to 2026 Home Run Derby

Kansas City Royals' Jac Caglianone and New York Yankees' Ben Rice have officially committed to participate in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby on July 13 in Philadelphia.

Jac Caglianone, the 23-year-old Royals slugger with 14 home runs this season, will make his Home Run Derby debut. His average home run distance of 418 feet ties for the best in the majors this year.

Ben Rice, who leads the Yankees with 26 homers, confirmed his participation and revealed his father will be his thrower. Rice aims to become the first Yankees player to win the derby since Aaron Judge in 2017. freshyourfeel.org