MLBJuan Soto Overcomes JRod, Contract Talk to Win Home Run DerbySavePrintNational League's Juan Soto, of the Washington Nationals, bats during the MLB All-Star baseball Home Run Derby in Los Angeles on July 18, 2022. Mark J. Terrill/AP PhotoThe Associated Press7/19/2022|Updated: 7/19/2022LOS ANGELES—Juan Soto bet heavily on his own talent and health by turning down a massive, long-term contract extension from the Washington Nationals.Soto then went to the Home Run Derby at Dodger Stadium and showed why he almost certainly can’t lose.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesTiger Woods Celebrates 30th Year of Foundation and Gets $20 Million Grant From Arthur BlankJan 15, 2026How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Jan. 15Jan 15, 2026A Part That Broke on a UPS Plane That Crashed in Kentucky Failed 4 Times on Other Planes Years AgoJan 14, 2026Crane Falls on Train in Thailand During China-Backed Railway Project, Killing at Least 32Jan 14, 2026Related TopicsHome Run DerbyDodgers stadiumJuan soto
