Chicago Cubs: Could Javier Baez or Kyle Schwarber win the Derby?

The Chicago Cubs finished the first half of the season by sweeping the San Diego Padres. Now, multiple members of their first-place club will participate in All-Star festivities.

For now, Joe Maddon and the rest of our Chicago Cubs can sit back and relax until the weekend. On the other hand, it’s time for Javier Baez and Kyle Schwarber to step to the plate for the 2018 Home Run Derby.

First, let’s reflect on the last time two members of this team participated in this event. In 2015, first baseman Anthony Rizzo and third baseman Kris Bryant made the trip to Cincinnati. That year, Bryant won N.L. Rookie of the Year honors.

Both men failed to reach the second round, falling to future Hall of…