From Last Night:

• Archer dominates the Astros with a CGSO, 0 BB, 8 K performance
• Iwakuma leads the M’s past the Angels
• Workman flirts with a no-no for the Red Sox but Donaldson walks off for the A’s
• Stop me if you’re heard this, Davis homers, O’s win
• The Phillies beat the White Sox in extras…again
• 3 runs in the 10th get the Nats past the Fish
• The Twins shell Sabathia

What I’m Watching Today:

• HR Derby (8pm Eastern)

The Big Question:

• Will Chris Davis carry his homerun streak into the derby?

I’m not a huge fan of the HR Derby. It’s a fine event, but I think ESPN makes it pretty boring to watch with their interviews with players from the Yankees and Red Sox and commentary about the first half from analysts I don’t really want to listen to. A lot of people have offered ways to freshen the competition, but I think freshening the coverage could be just as good. Instead of Chris Berman screaming “back, back, back…” I’d like to see more coverage focusing on player reactions. We could mic up 15 or 20 players and just bounce around as they talk to each other about the season and the big swings. I think that would be cool. Or we could just get Vin Scully. Either way, I’m pulling for Prince, but will take Davis to win.