Tag: 2025 Home Run Derby

2025 MLB Home Run Derby Results: Mariners All-Star Cal Raleigh Becomes First Catcher Winner

Seattle Mariners All-Star Cal Raleigh won the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Field by defeating Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays in the championship round. In some sense it was an expected outcome considering Raleigh's historic first half…

2025 MLB Home Run Derby: Field, Batting Order, Rules & How To Watch

The 2025 Home Run Derby is taking place at Truist Park on Monday, July 14, beginning at 5 p.m. PT. It’s airing live on ESPN and can also be streamed via DirecTV Stream, Fubo, ESPN+ and Watch ESPN app. The…

2025 Home Run Derby Participants: Matt Olson Replaces Ronald Acuña Jr.

Ronald Acuña Jr. was the first of eight participants to commit to the 2025 Home Run Derby, but he's been replaced by Atlanta Braves teammate Matt Olson. Acuña is still going to start in the outfield for the National League…

2025 Home Run Derby Participants: Brent Rooker & Jazz Chisholm Jr. Complete Field

Athletics All-Star Brent Rooker and New York Yankees All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. were added to the group of 2025 Home Run Derby participants, bringing the field complete with all eight confirmed players. "Competing in the Home Run Derby has always…

2025 Home Run Derby Participants: Rays’ Junior Caminero Becomes Sixth Player To Join

Tampa Bay Rays All-Star Junior Caminero is the sixth confirmed participant for the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. He joined Ronald Acuña Jr., Cal Raleigh, James Wood, Byron Buxton and Oneil Cruz, who previously committed to…

2025 Home Run Derby Participants: Pirates’ Oneil Cruz Joins Group

Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz announced he is going to compete in the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park on Monday, July 14. Cruz is the seventh Pirates player to enter the event and first since Josh Bell in…

2025 Home Run Derby Participants: Twins’ Byron Buxton Joins Group

Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton announced he is going to compete in the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park on Monday, July 14. Buxton committed to the group of 2025 Home Run Derby participants after earning a second career…

Jerseys For 2025 Home Run Derby Paying Tribute To Babe Ruth & Hank Aaron

Major League Baseball unveiled special caps and jerseys that will be worn by participants in the 2025 Home Run Derby and All-Star Game workout day at Truist Park this month. Players from the American League, the designated road team, will…

2025 Home Run Derby Participants: James Wood Joins Cal Raleigh & Ronald Acuña Jr.

The 2025 Home Run Derby has its third participant, with Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood announcing his intent to compete in the event at Truist Park. In the midst of his second season in the Majors, Wood is participating in…

Shohei Ohtani: Not ‘Feasible’ To Compete In 2025 Home Run Derby

Shohei Ohtani finished with the most votes among all National League players, and by virtue, received an automatic starting spot in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park. Given his superstardom and popularity among fans, some wondered if Ohtani…

2025 Home Run Derby Participants: Cal Raleigh Joins Ronald Acuña Jr.

The 2025 Home Run Derby field is slowing beginning to take shape with standout Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, affectionately nicknamed Big Dumper, the latest participant named to the annual event. Raleigh is participating in the Home Run Derby for…

Dodgers News: Teoscar Hernández Skipping Chance To Defend Home Run Derby Title

Teoscar Hernández was re-signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers to a three-year contract after an initial season with the team that included plenty of memorable moments and highlights. Hernández's hot start to the 2024 season earned him a selection to…