The 2014 MLB Home Run Derby is tonight, with a new format and several heavy hitters. Defending champion Yoenis Cespedes is back for more, while Justin Mourneau and Jose Bautista both make their third appearances. The new format features a bracket, with just seven outs per round. After the first round, the bottom two in each league are eliminated and the first place leaders get byes. Eventually, it culminates in an AL v. NL showdown to be crowned the champion.
Of course, I've decided to try to predict what's going to happen.
American League First Round
1. Josh Donaldson
2. Jose Bautista
3. Yoenis Cespedes
ELIMINATED: Brian Dozier, Adam Jones
National League First Round
1. Giancarlo Stanton
2. Todd Frazier
3. Yasiel Puig
ELIMINATED: Justin Mourneau, Troy Tulowtizki
Round 2
AL: Jose Bautista over Yoenis Cespedes
NL: Todd Frazier over Yasiel Puig
Round 3
AL: Josh Donaldson over Jose Bautista
NL: Giancarlo Stanton over Todd Frazier
Final
Championship: Giancarlo Stanton over Josh Donaldson
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