Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh beats Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero in finals to win MLB Home Run Derby
ATLANTA (AP) — Seattle slugger Cal Raleigh beats Tampa Bay's Junior Caminero in finals to win MLB Home Run Derby.
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