Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandez will not defend Home Run Derby title

LOS ANGELES — The Home Run Derby will have a new champion this year.

Last year’s champ, Teoscar Hernandez, has decided not to participate this year.

“No, I’m not going to do it,” the Dodgers outfielder said of the July 14 event in Atlanta.

“Last year after I did it, all of this area (his upper legs) was tight and sore. This year, I had the injury over there. I don’t want to risk it. So just don’t do it. Be ready for the season, be part of the team and not get hurt doing the...