What happened: Major League Baseball finalized the participant bracket for the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia without Colorado Rockies catcher Hunter Goodman. During All-Star Game media sessions, the second-year backstop addressed his exclusion from the event, stating he did not want to beg for an invitation after proving his power at the plate.
Why it matters: The omission leaves one of the National League's premier power hitters out of the annual slugging showcase despite his top-tier home run production. For a Colorado franchise going through a difficult rebuilding campaign, individual All-Star weekend showcases represent the primary opportunity for national recognition.
By the numbers: Goodman racked up 27 home runs across the first half of the 2026 regular season while earning his second consecutive All-Star selection. Colorado sits at 35-54 overall, dropping their last two games before the break to fall 19 games below .500. The Rockies average 4.7 runs scored per contest while surrendering 5.7 runs to opponents across 89 games.
What to watch: Goodman will represent the Rockies on the National League roster during the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Colorado resumes regular-season play after the break looking to improve on their last-place standing.