What happened: Rockies insider Troy Renck reported that Hunter Goodman started and caught for Colorado in San Francisco the night before the Home Run Derby field was announced, undercutting the idea a hand injury explains his exclusion. Renck said Goodman was, as far as he could tell, never extended an invite. Goodman had made clear he wanted the spot and planned to have his father pitch to him.

Why it matters: The exclusion stands out against Goodman's road power surge that reached 18 home runs this season, a number that fueled his case for a derby bid. Renck's report shifts the explanation from a hand injury to a selection process that passed him over outright.

What to watch: Watch for any Rockies or MLB response addressing the snub, and how Goodman's power numbers trend the rest of the season.