What happened: The two sluggers share perspectives on competing in the event at their own stadium during an ESPN Baseball Tonight podcast appearance. MLB analyst David Schoenfield also issues a midseason evaluation complete with first-half grades and award selections.

Why it matters: Only three players ever have won the Home Run Derby in their own ballpark, giving the host stadium two shots at history this year. The midseason awards and grades arrive as rosters are evaluated heading toward the second half of the schedule.

What to watch: The Home Run Derby field continues final preparations ahead of the event. Midseason evaluations will shift toward trade deadline positioning as play resumes.