Ben Rice Selected for Home Run Derby After Three-Homer Week

Yankees slugger Ben Rice, who leads the team with 25 home runs, has been officially selected to participate in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on July 13. Rice, nicknamed 'Benny Barrels,' will have his father pitching to him during the event. On the field, Rice continued his strong play by going 3-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Rays.