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Ben Rice will represent Yankees in 2026 MLB Home Run Derby

ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 4:33 PM

Last updated Jul 7, 2026

Ben Rice will represent Yankees in 2026 MLB Home Run Derby

Summary

Ben Rice confirmed via social media that he will participate in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby. Scheduled for July 13 at 8 p.m. in Philadelphia, Rice joins Tampa's Junior Caminero as one of the confirmed participants. The 27-year-old has solidified his role in the Yankees lineup, leading the team with 25 home runs this season. He's aiming to become the fifth Yankee to win the event, following Aaron Judge's victory in 2017. Rice's father will pitch to him during the competition.

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By the Numbers

•Rice has 25 home runs this season, a team high.
•He is the second player confirmed for the event.
•The Derby takes place on July 13 in Philadelphia.
•Rice aims to be the first Yankee winner since 2017.
•His father will pitch to him during the competition.

Latest Updates

9:20 PMESPN MLB — Yankees' Rice to take his cuts in Home Run Derby
4:33 PMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Ben Rice to participate in 2026 MLB Home Run Derby

What they're saying

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New York Yankees slugger Ben Rice, who leads the team with 25 home runs, will be swinging for the fences during the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on July 13.
— ESPN MLB