Stanton to defend Home Run Derby crown

Marlins outfielder announces he will participate

Giancarlo Stanton will participate in next month's Home Run Derby at Marlins Park.

MIAMI – Giancarlo Stanton will defend his home run derby title.

The Marlins outfielder announced on social media that he will participate in the July 10 event at Marlins Park.

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Stanton won last year's crown in San Diego with an impressive array of deep homers.

Stanton has been healthy all season.

On Sunday against the Cubs, Stanton blasted homer No. 20 of the season.

Stanton's competition could include New York Yankees phenom Aaron Judge, but the rookie slugger has yet to commit to the event.


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