The 2025 home run derby takes place tonight at 7pm Central as part of the 2025 All-Star festivities in Atlanta. The field of eight consists of… Per MLB.com, here is the format: “In the first round, the eight players each have three minutes or 40 pitches (whichever comes first) to hit as many homers as possible. There is also a …
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With the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby being held at Truist Park in Atlanta, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Braves’ Matt Olson get a bit of a boost from the home fans and home ballpark. The 10-year veteran is among the eight contestants for this year’s contest. Olson has been solid at the plate this season, batting .263 …
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Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. 2025 Home Run Derby: All-Star week is officially underway, and with it comes the return of an All-Star week staple: the Home Run Derby. Eight sluggers will battle it out for the $1MM prize, and this year’s participants are Byron Buxton …
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One thing is certain about Monday night’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby: Someone’s going to win who has never won before. When two-time winner Pete Alonso — who honestly seems made for the Home Run Derby — declined to participate this year despite actually being named to the team, it assured that none of the eight participants this year will be …
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