Major League Baseball revealed updated rules and a new format for the Home Run Derby going into effect this summer.
The league said Sunday that in the first round and semifinals, participants will see a maximum of 40 pitches over three minutes.USA TODAY Sports via Reuters ConThe same rules will apply to the finals, but that will be a max of 27 pitches over two minutes for each finalist.All eight contestants will take turns during the first round, and the players with the top four totals will advance, seeded one through four.The No. 1 seed will face the No. 4 in the semifinals, and No. 2 will oppose No. 3.
The Home RunDerby is July 15 in Arlington, Texas, one day before the All-Star Game. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays is the defending champion.See All ColumnistsWhy Mikal Bridges may not be the last Nets veteran on the move this summer Mother of slain US hero Pat Tillman slams decision to honor Prince Harry with son's award: 'I am shocked'
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