HOME RUN DERBY
7 p.m. Monday (ESPN)
Giancarlo Stanton received the top seed after winning last year’s event in San Diego; the Marlins outfielder also will have home-field advantage. Justin Morneau (2008, Yankee Stadium) is the Twins’ only derby champion.
Round 1
(1) Giancarlo Stanton, Mia
(8) Gary Sanchez, NYY
(4) Mike Moustakas, KC
(5) Miguel Sano, Twins
Round 1
(3) Aaron Judge, NYY
(6) Justin Bour, Mia
(2) Cody Bellinger, LAD
(7) Charlie Blackmon, Col
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