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It is the MLB All-Star Break and to kick the festivities off in Arlington, Texas the Home Run Derby is tonight. There is nothing like watching some sluggers get their chance behind the plate and hitting as many home runs as far as they can. We’re here to share our MLB odds series and make some […]

There are a few beliefs around the Home Run Derby that keep some of the best sluggers in baseball from returning year after year. Some say it messes with their timing, others prefer the extra day of rest, and some just don’t see the draw after doing it once and crossing the item off their […]

There are a lot of reasons to love baseball, but the long ball will forever remain the most exciting part of the sport. Now, eight of the best home run hitters in MLB will face each other in the 2024 Home Run Derby as a part of All-Star Week. The winner will be crowned the […]

The Home Run Derby is among us, and we are excited to see some sluggers clobber some baseballs into the seats at Glove Life Field in Arlington, Texas. We’re here to share our MLB odds series, make a 2024 Home Run Derby prediction, and show you how to watch. Pete Alonso is the biggest favorite […]

Texas Rangers slugger Adolis Garcia will be competing in this year’s Home Run Derby, he announced on Wednesday. With the Rangers hosting all of the All-Star festivities, Garcia will be swinging in front of his own fans and will likely have a significant home-field advantage at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Garcia will be participating […]

Cleveland Guardians slugger Jose Ramirez is headed back to the Home Run Derby. The third baseman confirmed his participation on Tuesday, joining Gunnar Henderson, Pete Alonso, Alec Bohm, Bobby Witt Jr. and Marcell Ozuna. MLB should announce the final two spots in the next day or so. Ramirez made the announcement in a tweet, simply […]

Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna added his name to the 2024 Home Run Derby field, becoming the fifth player to accept an invitation. Ozuna joins fellow NL East players Pete Alonso and Alec Bohm in the Derby, along with Gunnar Henderson and Bobby Witt Jr. Those five and three more will square off next […]

Detroit left fielder Riley Greene has been one of the breakout stars of the 2024 MLB season, as he and Tarik Skubal both earned spots in the All-Star Game for the Tigers. With 17 home runs, however, it’s only natural that fans might speculate about Greene playing in the Home Run Derby as well. Tigers beat […]

Teoscar Hernandez is enjoying a strong first season for the Los Angeles Dodgers — one that’s landed him a spot in the All-Star Game. With the Home Run Derby field also taking shape, Hernandez is hoping for more. The 31-year-old outfielder has swatted 19 home runs so far in 2024, putting him on track to […]

As if making his first MLB All-Star appearance close to home wasn’t enough, Bobby Witt Jr. will participate in the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby in Arlington, Texas next week. The Kansas City Royals star shortstop announced his involvement in the competition on social media Monday afternoon, a day after he was named an American […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani participating in the 2024 Home Run Derby would certainly attract more eyes to the event. However, with the Dodgers holding sky-high aspirations, fans will need to wait at least another year before they can watch Ohtani send baseballs to the moon; at least in the Derby. Ohtani is not […]

As Major League Baseball approaches the All-Star break, the Houston Astros are surging. Yordan Alvarez is among the candidates to start at DH for the American League. But will he participate in the Home Run Derby? Despite the high-profile nature of the Derby, it sounds like Alvarez will skip the event, per Chandler Rome of […]

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has once again found his power stroke by winning the 2023 Home Run Derby, his first. It felt a very fitting coronation after an unforgettable performance in 2019’s showdown, blasting a total of 91 dingers. But with all the All-Star festivities coming to an end, the question now is whether this impressive […]

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the Home Run Derby, but he isn’t even the first Guerrero to achieve such a feat. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s father, Vladimir Guerrero Sr., also won the HR Derby back in 2007, making them the first father-son duo to win the home run contest, per Jayson Stark […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts did not win the 2023 Home Run Derby. In fact, he didn’t expect to win. Yes, Betts is having a tremendous year that’s seen him crush 26 home runs, but Mookie plays for more than just the home run ball. Betts made a hilarious admission during the derby. However, […]

The 2023 Home Run Derby saw Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays walk away as the new champion of the competition, but the night may have ended up belonging to Seattle Mariners star outfielder Julio Rodriguez. Rodriguez wanted to put on a show for his hometown fans, and boy did he ever. Rodriguez […]

Baseball Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero was one proud dad on Monday after witnessing his son, Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr., take home the Home Run Derby title. Vlad Jr. edged Randy Arozarena in the final, hitting 25 home runs against Arozarena’s 23. Guerrero Jr.’s best performance came in the first round, though, […]

Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez put on quite the show in the Home Run Derby. It was so good that even Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant couldn’t help but be in awe of him. In the first round of the Home Run Derby, Rodriguez smacked 41 home runs […]

Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman had a Home Run Derby to remember with his dad, Randy Rutschman. While he lost in the first round, it was a moment he’ll surely cherish for long especially after the moment he shared with his father. Rutschman joined the Home Run Derby with his dad pitching to him. He […]

It is finally the All-Star break and MLB’s best players are headed to Seattle. On Monday, The Seattle Mariners’ home field, T-Mobile Park, will host the MLB Home Run Derby. The event includes plenty of star power with some players returning to the derby and others making their debut. Let’s take a look at how […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder/second baseman Mookie Betts lacks confidence in his chances to take down the field at the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby. He’s also the underdog in the first round of the Derby where he’d face Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Those signs point to an early exit from the […]

At the Home Run Derby, the big-time bashers appropriately get all of the attention and adulation. However, fans could not be captivated without the men behind these star sluggers. The pitchers. A thankless but crucial job, the pitchers at this spectacle are often only vaguely recognized as members of a team’s coaching staff. Let’s change […]

As we are now just past the half way mark in the MLB season, it’s almost time for the Midsummer Classic and all its festivities that come with it, including the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby. This year’s event is liable to be another entertaining showcase, if for nothing else that we’re getting a lot […]

Toronto Blue Jays’ slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is taking what might be best described as a “relaxed yet confident” approach to the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby. One of the eight participants in this year’s MLB All-Star competition, Guerrero Jr. isn’t overthinking things. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. agreed to participate in the Home Run Derby for […]

Another player has committed to participating in the 2023 Home Run Derby. Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena announced on social media Saturday that he’ll be part of the contest during 2023 MLB-All-Star week at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park. Randy Arozarena becomes the fourth player to officially enter the 2023 Home Run Derby. The Rays’ star […]

The 2023 Home Run Derby will be rife with star power and have some hometown cooking, but it will be without arguably the best player in the National League this season. Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuna Jr. ended the suspense Friday afternoon about his potential participation in the annual power extravaganza. “I think this year, I’m […]

Julio Rodriguez impressed throughout his rookie season, even performing well in the 2022 Home Run Derby. However, he was ultimately defeated by Juan Soto in the final round of the ’22 derby. The Seattle Mariners star announced that he will be competing in the 2023 Home Run Derby in a recent video, per Rodriguez’s Twitter. […]

Right now, Juan Soto is undeniably one of the best young players in the MLB. The 23-year-old already has a World Series Championship and many other accolades to his name. This All-Star Break, Soto added 2022 Home Run Derby champion and his second All-Star Game to his grocery list of accomplishments. Despite his huge success […]

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols has authored many incredible moments throughout his illustrious career. From taking the sport by storm in his very first year, to the countless clutch hits he delivered in postseason games to his maddening year-to-year consistency, Pujols has had a career to remember. After a memorable final Home Run Derby, […]

Juan Soto and Julio Rodriguez both put on a show in the 2022 Home Run Derby, with Soto ultimately winning the event. It was exciting throughout. The home run derby is arguably the best All-Star sporting event in existence. The NFL and NBA both have entertaining events of their own, but it’s difficult to out-match […]

Julio Rodriguez is a phenom. Fans of the Seattle Mariners are well aware of his ability. A select few die-hard baseball fans also understand how talent Rodriguez is. But other than that, many people aren’t in the know in reference to this 21-year old rookie. However, he changed all of that on Monday night at […]

Washington Nationals star Juan Soto won the Home Run Derby against Julio Rodriguez in thrilling fashion. In the process, he also made all kinds of history. The 23-year-old Soto beat Julio Rodriguez in the finals after hitting 19 homers to the rookie’s 18. In a rather entertaining tidbit, though, Soto defeated all his opponents by […]

Washington Nationals star Juan Soto won the Home Run Derby on Monday night. Lucky for him, aside from the trophy, he also got another award for his victory: Bad Bunny’s championship bling! Bad Bunny, who presented the Home Run Derby trophy to Soto as well, added the extra gift to congratulate the youngster. The rapper […]

The 2022 MLB Home Run Derby concluded with Washington Nationals star Juan Soto winning the prestigious event. Soto outslugged seven other competitors on his way to his first Derby win. Soto and his peers exploded with excitement once the outcome was sealed. Soto was spotted waving the Dominican national flag and being congratulated by rapper […]

Albert Pujols made headlines on Monday night after the St. Louis Cardinals icon turned back the clock during the 2022 Home Run Derby. The 42-year-old put on quite a show for the adoring crowd as he took down Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies in the opening round of the exhibition competition. Unsurprisingly, MLB Twitter […]

Washington Nationals star Juan Soto has been the talk of the MLB after he rejected a 15-year, $440 million contract offer from the club, essentially moving the team to begin trade discussions. It was no different ahead of Monday night’s Home Run Derby, which Soto is a part of. Soto, who was spending a lot […]

Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez opened up the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby. Naturally, being a 21-year-old first-year player, many would expect Rodriguez to be showing his nerves. Well, if he was nervous, no one would have ever known it. The Mariners budding star clubbed 32 homers in the first round, equaling this wild feat […]

The 2022 MLB All-Star Game just got a whole lot more interesting. The league has shockingly decided to add a Home Run Derby rule to this year’s Midsummer Classic, as reported by Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com. Typically the All-Star Game is preceded by a Home Run Derby a day earlier. But in the event of […]

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso will be looking to make history on Monday night in the 2022 MLB Home Run Derby as he chases his third title in the event. That would make him only the second player ever to win it on three occasions, joining Ken Griffey Jr. While Alonso certainly wants to […]