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topicnews · July 16, 2025

HR Derby Champion Cal Raleigh likes Elly de la Cruz chances to break it down

HR Derby Champion Cal Raleigh likes Elly de la Cruz chances to break it down


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Atlanta – watch your back, big dumper.

Elly de la Cruz could come after her Homerun derby title.

Well, one day.

De la Cruz, the two-time all-star of the Cincinnati Reds, rejected Homerun derby invitations for three years in a row, but he told Eduardo Perez of ESPN during the derby on Monday about what he told the Enquirer: he plans to take part.

Then he added: “I can win that.”

Seattle Mariner's Catcher Cal “Big Dumper” Raleigh did not tremble exactly in his sanitary socks in the glow of his derby victory when he stormed through his all-star lozer for his equipment before the all-star game on Tuesday.

“Am I concerned? I go back to get it back,” said Raleigh, whose historically powerful season prepared him for an MVP race from the All-Star break. The Platinum Glove winner leads the majors with 38 homes and 82 RBIs during the break.

De la Cruz was already working on beating Raleigh in this year's derby and encouraged and advised his buddy Junior Caminero from the Tampa Bay Rays until the final of a spirited event.

“This guy is an incredible player. It's fun to see,” said Raleigh about the Reds Star.

And when de la Cruz comes to Raleigh's title next year, “I don't doubt that he could easily win him,” said the Big Dumper.

“He is a great player,” said Raleigh.

“Where have I put my cup now?”

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