There will be a new Home Run Derby king crowned at this year's signature All-Star Game event.
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge told The New York Post on Tuesday he will sit out of the annual home-run hitting contest during this year's All-Star break, which is scheduled for July 16 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
"There is no need to do it," Judge said Tuesday when asked about defending his title.
Judge won last year's competition at Marlins Park, beating Miguel Sano of the Minnesota Twins 11-10 in the final.