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The Athletics might not be in the playoff spotlight, but slugger Brent Rooker gave the franchise a surge of relevance during the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby. Representing the A’s, Rooker matched Cal Raleigh in first-round home runs at Truist Park in Atlanta—only to be eliminated by the narrowest margin in Derby history. The elimination […]

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton didn’t just step into the spotlight at the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby—he swung with purpose. Behind the eye-catching custom bat he used lies a deeply personal story that highlights Buxton’s return to joy after years of setbacks. The Home Run Derby appearance wasn’t just a power display—it symbolized […]

Even though there were some high spots, ESPN got a fair amount of pushback from fans unhappy about a couple of production elements – mainly the split-screen and strange camera angles- during coverage of the 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park. Although the Home Run Derby is usually one of the most enjoyable events […]

Things didn’t go quite as planned for Jazz Chisholm Jr. on Monday night. When the New York Yankees’ All-Star infielder decided to join the Home Run Derby he probably never envisioned it turning out so badly. Chisholm had an absolutely dismal showing in the Derby. He took 38 swings and totaled three home runs, per […]

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge reflected on another phenomenal achievement at age 33. The superstar slugger is in the middle of perhaps his best season yet and a prime contender for not only American League MVP but also the Triple Crown. Judge additionally reached a historic milestone as the fastest player ever to reach […]

Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero came up just short in the 2025 Home Run Derby after a valiant effort, falling to Cal Raleigh in a dramatic championship round. But the real highlight of the night wasn’t just Caminero’s thunderous power display — it was the moment when a ball kid literally robbed him of […]

In one of the highlights of the 2025 Home Run Derby, Pittsburgh Pirates’ Oneil Cruz hit a remarkable 513-foot home run in the first round of the Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. This home run shocked the crowd – it was terrific- tied the overall Derby record for length in a non-Coors Field venue […]

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker was on the historically wrong side of the closest first-round eliminations in Home Run Derby history, falling just 0.08 feet short of advancing to the semifinals at Truist Park. Rooker, the A’s power-hitting outfielder, launched 17 home runs in the first round of the MLB Home Run Derby at Truist Park […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh had a remarkable first half of the 2025 season and he’s hoping to cap his historic start with a Home Run Derby crown. Raleigh emerged as the betting favorite to win the exhibition on the strength of his incredible production for the Mariners. However, the switch-hitting catcher threw the audience […]

Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Oneil Cruz made Home Run Derby history Monday night, launching a jaw-dropping 513-foot home run that electrified Truist Park and the baseball world. Competing in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, Cruz represented the Pirates as the event’s only non-All-Star—and he didn’t disappoint. His towering blast tied the longest Derby homer ever […]

Washington Nationals slugger James Wood is introducing himself to a national audience in the 2025 Home Run Derby. Opposing pitchers are already aware of the Nationals’ most dangerous hitter, choosing to pitch around Wood when possible. But the second-year pro had an opportunity to display his power in Monday’s exhibition. And he didn’t disappoint. Wood […]

The Houston Astros are 1-5 in their last six games, as the team experienced a little skid right before the MLB All-Star break. It is a tad concerning, however, manager Joe Espada is maintaining positivity for the second half of the regular season. When asked about the recent skid, Astros manager Joe Espada focused more […]

After four years, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jacob deGrom is back in the All-Star Game. The road back wasn’t easy for the now five-time All-Star. He signed with Texas after establishing himself as one of the best pitchers in the game with the New York Mets. But after just six starts that season, he went […]

Paul Skenes and Livvy Dunne are arriving at the All-Star Game in style. The couple, who met at LSU, was seen getting off his plane at the DeKalb-Peachtree Airport on Sunday night (July 13), according to photos obtained by TMZ. In addition to Skenes and Dunne, Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz was also on the plane […]

The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox have one of, if not the longest, rivalries in American sports. However, in recent years, it hasn’t been nearly as competitive as it was in the past. With the Red Sox scorching hot right now and the AL East race close to the wire, New York slugger […]

The New York Yankees are once again at the heart of a league-wide debate—this time, it’s about technology. With the 2025 MLB All-Star Game set to debut the ABS challenge system on Tuesday night, Yankees superstar Aaron Judge voiced his hesitation about “robot umpires,” adding an influential player’s perspective to the growing conversation. The moment […]

New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is an All-Star for the fifth year in a row and he’s more than earned the title this season. Judge is batting a league-leading .355 with 35 home runs and a bonkers 228 OPS+. He’s also leading the American League in hits, on-base percentage, slugging percentage, walks and runs […]

Max Fried didn’t join the New York Yankees as a question mark. He joined as a proven ace. But 2025 marks his first year in the Bronx, and adjusting to the pressure of New York isn’t a guarantee, no matter your resume. That’s why former franchise legend and Hall of Famer CC Sabathia took time […]

Shohei Ohtani walks into MLB All-Star game weekend as one of the main attractions. Many fans will wonder if the National League team will allow the Los Angeles Dodgers star to swing and pitch Tuesday. Dave Roberts holds that decision for the NL roster. The skipper Roberts already turned to Ohtani’s versatility a month before […]

There is no doubt that Los Angeles Dodgers’ star ace Clayton Kershaw will be a Hall of Famer. It will only be a matter of time until he is inducted. His longevity and dominance over his career have been a thorn in Manny Machado and the San Diego Padres for many years. Ahead of the […]

The San Diego Padres are one of the few MLB teams this season that sent at least five players to the Midsummer Classic. Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. snuck in as an All-Star, but there is no question he is an All-Star caliber player as one of the faces of baseball. Tatis Jr. joins Manny […]

The Tampa Bay Rays will soon change ownership. Stuart Sternberg has agreed to sell the franchise to a group led by Jacksonville developer Patrick Zalupski for approximately $1.7 billion, per Evan Drellich and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The deal is expected to be finalized around September. This looming transaction should have a major impact […]

The New York Yankees are only two games out of first place in the American League East, but injuries and ineffectiveness have combined to give the team plenty to work on as the 2025 MLB trade deadline approaches. MLB insider Ken Rosenthal appeared on Fox Sports on Monday, where he laid out exactly what the […]

Third baseman Eugenio Suárez of the Arizona Diamondbacks has become a hot topic as we approach the MLB trade deadline, especially with the New York Yankees showing interest. During his All-Star media session, Suárez expressed his desire to join the Bronx Bombers. “It’s a team that wants to win.” Suárez shared, “They’re hungry still. If […]

Everybody loves the long ball. The most exciting play in baseball is the home run, and hitting the baseball over the fence just so happens to be arguably the most important skill set in modern MLB. The best power hitters currently in the league are squaring off in the 2025 Home Run Derby, a contest […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are only getting stronger as they roll into the All-Star break and look toward the second half of the season as they try to repeat as World Series Champions again. Nothing about the first half of the season, where the Dodgers racked up an NL-best 58-39 record and sit at the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers ended a seven-game losing streak, picking up back-to-back wins in a big divisional showdown against the San Francisco Giants. Despite the midsummer slump, the Dodgers enter the All-Star break with a 5.5-game lead in the NL West. And Freddie Freeman has once again played a big role in the team’s success. […]

New York Yankees franchise Outfielder Aaron Judge is heading to his seventh MLB All-Star Game and the former Home Run Derby Champion usually has a flair for heroics on this particular weekend of the season. With another accolade added to his already impressive resume, Judge will also bring his best style to the plate as […]

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is headed to his fifth All-Star Game, and the reigning National League MVP stopped by the Pat McAfee Show on Monday to talk about it. McAfee asked Ohtani who he grew up watching, and his answer should come as no surprise to anyone who started watching baseball in […]

The Boston Red Sox are red hot entering MLB All-Star Week, as the club is on a 10-game winning streak. With the trade deadline right around the corner, insider Jeff Passan sparked rumors after claiming the franchise will make a deal in the hopes of making a legitimate World Series push. During a guest appearance […]

The MLB Draft is usually for finding players to help your team a few years down the road, but the Philadelphia Phillies may have just made a move to improve their 2025 team. Philadelphia took pitcher Gage Wood with the 26th overall pick and ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel seems to think Wood can make it to […]

The All-Star break is as important to the Chicago White Sox as it is to anyone. No, they cannot cure their awful 32-65 record by merely regrouping and catching their breath. Their campaign was over before Opening Day, at least from a competitive standpoint. What the beleaguered franchise can do now, however, is build for […]

Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh isn’t running away from his Big Dumper nickname. Affectionately called that due to his prominent posterior, Raleigh opened up about the moniker in a feature from ESPN’s Jeff Passan. “It’s not the one you write up in your mind when you’re thinking of nicknames,” Raleigh said. “But, I mean … […]

The Seattle Mariners hit the All-Star Break holding the final AL Wild Card spot. Cal Raleigh has been the team MVP, joining Reggie Jackson in the MLB history books. And their pitching continues to shine, with Bryan Woo earning an All-Star bid. Pitching is their strong suit, while they could use some offense. The Mariners […]

There are few sure things in the MLB Draft, as drafted players, particularly out of high school, are usually a few years away from even breaking into the big leagues. The Pittsburgh Pirates took a swing on high school pitcher Seth Hernandez with the sixth overall pick in the MLB Draft on Sunday and one […]

In a surprising move, Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski was selected to the NL All-Star team. This move was just in time before the MLB All-Star Game scheduled for Tuesday in Atlanta. Without question, it was an emotional moment for Misiorowski given his meteoric rise in a short time. However, not all are on […]

A new wave of young superstars are set to be showcased in the 2025 Home Run Derby. The surplus of young talent that has been making a name for themselves by blasting bombs over the fence has brought a revitalization of interest in the most popular event during the Midsummer Classic. Byron Buxton, Junior Caminero, […]

The Chicago White Sox have not been a good baseball club over at least the past few seasons. They have not been to the MLB postseason since 2021, and the most they have won in a year in the seasons after was 81. But if their fans want to feel good about their team amid […]

The first half of the 2025 MLB season is behind us, and the All-Star Game is here. Baseball’s biggest stars are in Atlanta to take part in the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game at Truist Park. With the first half over, fans are upset about All-Star snubs, and the MLB Power Rankings have a […]