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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper put forward a bold proposal to make the Home Run Derby more entertaining. Traditionally, the derby introduces a special baseball for the end of each round that increases the value of any home run hit …
This year’s MLB Home Run Derby will be on Monday, July 13, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. With the All-Star Game rosters set, the Home Run Derby field is taking shape. On Wednesday, Kansas City Royals slugger Jac Caglianone …
Michael Irvin is taking his talents to the world of [checks notes] professional baseball. The retired Pro Football Hall of Famer Irvin spoke this week in an interview to Brian Jones of On3. During the interview, Irvin revealed that he will be …
Bryce Harper is conditionally placing his name in the 2026 Home Run Derby field. The Philadelphia Phillies star first baseman Harper spoke Sunday to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. During the interview, Harper revealed that he plans to …
The Home Run Derby is finally getting out of its own way. Major League Baseball is implementing a big-time change to the Home Run Derby beginning with this year’s competition at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. They are formally ditching …
Major League Baseball’s Home Run Derby could be heading to a streaming service next year as part of negotiations on new TV rights deals. Netflix has emerged as a potential landing spot for the Home Run Derby starting in 2026, according to …
Cal Raleigh made history on Monday night by becoming the first ever catcher to win the Home Run Derby, and many people feel he received a big assist from Major League Baseball along the way. Raleigh hit 15 homers in the final round to defeat Junior …
One young fielder during Monday’s Home Run Derby may have just put himself in the conversation for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2030 MLB Draft. Tampa Bay Rays phenom Junior Caminero made it to the final round of the Derby at Truist Park in …
Oneil Cruz did his best Norse god impression during Monday’s Home Run Derby. The Pittsburgh Pirates slugger Cruz stole the show in the first round on Monday at Truist Park in Atlanta, Ga. Cruz racked up 21 home runs in the round overall, …
Major League Baseball has convinced a big-name star to take part in the 2025 Home Run Derby. In an appearance on ESPN’s “SportsCenter” Wednesday, Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. announced that he would take part in the …
Shohei Ohtani will not be doing the Home Run Derby in 2024, though he had expressed interest in the event last week. Ohtani admitted Tuesday that he would not take part in the event this year at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The Los Angeles …
Shohei Ohtani has voiced his interest in taking part in the Home Run Derby, but Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has plenty of reservations. Ohtani admitted after Tuesday’s game that he has “feelings of wanting to do” the …
Aaron Judge wowed the baseball world by winning the Home Run Derby as a rookie back in 2017. He has not taken part since, however, and that appears unlikely to change anytime soon. The New York Yankees slugger ruled out participating in this …
Luis Robert put on a show during Monday night’s Home Run Derby, but it appears to have come at a cost. The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that Robert is sitting out of the MLB All-Star Game for precautionary reasons. He felt tightness …
Just when Cincinnati Reds fans thought that they couldn’t love Elly De La Cruz any more, he is banking even more goodwill. The Reds phenom De La Cruz revealed this week that he received an invite to participate in this year’s Home Run …
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has two simple words about this year’s Home Run Derby — “I’m back.” The Toronto Blue Jays slugger made the big announcement Thursday that he will be making his return to the Derby at All-Star …
