Yankees' Ben Rice expresses interest in Home Run Derby invite
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 4:20 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Ben Rice of the New York Yankees is having a standout season, hitting.292 with 20 home runs, placing him among the top sluggers in MLB. He has emerged as a potential All-Star and indicated he would participate in the Home Run Derby if invited. Rice, who has gained recognition this year, stated, 'If I were to get asked to go, I would love to do it,' before the Yankees faced the White Sox. His impressive performance may make him a strong candidate for the Derby, especially with Aaron Judge sidelined due to injury.
- •Ben Rice is hitting.292 with 20 home runs this season.
- •He aims to participate in the Home Run Derby if invited.
- •Rice has emerged as the Yankees' best player this season.
- •His notable performance contrasts with injured teammate Aaron Judge.
- •The Yankees recently won 12-2 against the White Sox.
- 1:53 PMCBS MLB — Yankees slugger Ben Rice says he wants to participate in the 2026 Home Run Derby
- 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees' Ben Rice Sends Message to MLB About Home Run Derby
"The New York Yankees must be very happy with how things have gone with Ben Rice this year. Rice, who many fans thought had the potential to be a very good player in this league, almost looks like a superstar.
"Rice is fifth in the league in home runs after hitting his 20th earlier this week
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External links- CBS MLBJun 18, 2026, 1:53 PMYankees slugger Ben Rice says he wants to participate in the 2026 Home Run Derby
Rice is fifth in the league in home runs after hitting his 20th earlier this week
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 4:20 AMYankees' Ben Rice Sends Message to MLB About Home Run Derby
The New York Yankees must be very happy with how things have gone with Ben Rice this year. Rice, who many fans thought had the potential to be a very good player in this league, almost looks like a superstar.
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