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When is the Home Run Derby? 2025 participants, odds and how to watch
It's a wrap for the first half of the 2025 MLB season so that means the Midsummer Classic is upon us. With that, the fan-favorite MLB Home Run Derby is finally here, too. But which MLB sluggers will participate this year? Find out below. Advertisement When is the 2025 Home Run Derby? The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby will take place on Monday, July 14. Date: Monday, July 14 Time: 8 p.m. ET TV: ESPN Stream: ESPN+, Fubo (which offers a free trial) Location: Truist Park (Atlanta, Georgia) Home Run Derby bracket Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves James Wood, Washington Nationals Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates Jazz Chisholm, New York Yankees Brent Rooker, Oakland Athletics Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins Phillies 2025 MLB Draft picks: See who Philadelphia has drafted so far MLB All-Stars aren't all superstars: Here are 5 forgotten Phillies All-Stars since 2000 Home Run Derby rules Here are the rules, according to First round There are three rounds to the eight-player derby: first round, semifinals, and finals. In the first round, the eight players each have 3 minutes or 40 pitches (whichever comes first) to hit as many homers as possible. There is also a bonus period for each player that lasts until they record three outs within the period. Any swing that doesn't result in a home run is an out. If a player hits a home run of at least 425 feet within the bonus period, the period is extended until the player records a fourth out. Advertisement The players with the top four homer totals advance to the semis. In the event of a first-round tie, the player who hit the longest home run during the round advances. Semi-finals In the semifinals, the format shifts to "knockout style," with No. 1 vs. No. 4 and No. 2 vs. No. 3. The seeds are determined solely by the number of home runs each player hit in the first round. Players will have 2 minutes or 27 pitches in the semifinals and finals and home run totals from the first round don't carry over. Ties in the semifinals or finals are broken by a 60-second "swing-off" with no additional time added. If a tie remains after the "swing-off," batters then engage in successive three-swing 'swing-offs' until there is a winner. Advertisement Finals The winners of the two semifinal matchups advance to the finals, where the limits are reduced to 2 minutes and 27 pitches. The player with the most home runs after that period is crowned Home Run Derby champion. During the competition, each batter is entitled to one 45-second timeout in each of the three regulation periods, but timeouts can't be called during the bonus periods or tiebreakers. Derby home run leaders Seattle Mariners designated hitter Cal Raleigh hits a grand slam home run against the Detroit Tigers in the ninth inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 11, 2025. Cal Raleigh: 38 James Wood: 24 Junior Caminero: 23 Byron Buxton: 21 Brent Rooker: 20 Matt Olson: 17 Jazz Chisholm: 17 Oneil Cruz: 16' Home Run Derby odds The latest odds as of Monday morning at BetMGM: Cal Raleigh : (+275) - $10 to win $27.50 Oneil Cruz : (+350) - $10 to win $35 James Wood : (+400) - $10 to win $40 Matt Olson : (+800) - $10 to win $80 Brent Rooker : (+850) - $10 to win $85 Byron Buxton : (+900) - $10 to win $90 Junior Caminero : (+1000) - $10 to win $100 Jazz Chisholm Jr.: (+1400) - $10 to win $140 MLB All-Star Game: See which Phillies have made the most National League All-Star Game selections No Phillies in the home run derby? Unlike last year, there won't be any Philadelphia Phillies participating in this year's derby. Advertisement Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber ended the first half with 30 home runs, which is third in the National League and fifth in all of baseball. However, the Phils slugger declined an invite and instead suggested he might consider participating next season when the All-Star game comes to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. But the fan favorite is also a pending free agent at the end of the season. Also missing from this season's derby is third baseman Alec Bohm, who had the most home runs in the first round with 21 and hit a total of 36 last year before being knocked out by the Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández. Advertisement This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: When is the Home Run Derby? 2025 derby bracket, odds and how to watch
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BetMGM bonus code POSTBET for $1,500 in bonus bets for the 2025 Home Run Derby
Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. The 2025 MLB Season has hit the pause button for the All-Star Break. The festivities get started on Monday night at Truist Park in Atlanta for the Home Run Derby. Seattle's Cal Raleigh is the betting favorite to win the Derby ahead of Oneil Cruz, James Wood, Matt Olson, Brent Rooker, Byron Buxton, Jazz Chisholm, and Junior Caminero. BetMGM bonus code POSTBET for the 2025 Home Run Derby BetMGM bonus code POSTBET is allowing customers to get their first bet back in bonus bets if their first bet doesn't win, up to $1,500. BetMGM Sportsbook is legal in the following states: Arizona, Colorado, Washington D.C., Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia and Wyoming. How to sign up at BetMGM sportsbook Select your bonus offer. Choose your state. Fill out your login details. Enter the promo code POSTBET. Make a deposit. What our Post expert thinks about the 2025 Home Run Derby It makes sense that Raleigh is the favorite given the fact that he leads the Major Leagues with 38 dingers, but the Home Run Derby has a way of surprising us all. Last year's winner, Teoscar Hernandez, was one of the biggest long shots in the field, and we've seen plenty of other sleepers, like Todd Frazier and Justin Morneau, take the crown. 21+. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. AZ, CO, DC, IA, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY. Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA). Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA). Participant must complete the Wagering. Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days. US Promotional Offers Not Available in MS, NY, ON, or PR. Visit for Terms & Conditions.
Economic Times
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Home Run Derby 2025: When and where to watch the showdown tonight
When is the Home Run Derby 2025? Who's Swinging for the Fences This Year? Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins) – 21 HR Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays) – 23 HR Jazz Chisholm Jr. (New York Yankees) – 17 HR Oneil Cruz (Pittsburgh Pirates) – 16 HR Matt Olson (Atlanta Braves) – 17 HR Cal Raleigh (Seattle Mariners) – 38 HR Brent Rooker (Oakland Athletics) – 20 HR James Wood (Washington Nationals) – 24 HR Live Events Pete Alonso (New York Mets) Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies) Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Toronto Blue Jays) Aaron Judge (New York Yankees) Elly De La Cruz (Cincinnati Reds) Revised Format for 2025 Home Run Derby Three-minute rounds for the first two stages; two minutes in the final. 45-second timeout permitted in each round (excluding bonus time). 60-second swing-offs to resolve any ties in semifinals or final. A new pitch limit has been introduced to avoid overly extended rounds. Winning Odds and Fan Favorites A Look Back at the 2024 Derby Expert Prediction and Word of Caution FAQs When is the 2025 Home Run Derby happening? Has a catcher ever won the Home Run Derby? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel As the Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star break kicks off, all eyes turn to one of the most anticipated events on the sporting calendar, the 2025 Home Run Derby, scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET tonight at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. With power hitters from across the league ready to launch balls into the summer sky, fans are gearing up for an electrifying night of slugfest marquee event will begin at 8 PM Eastern Time on Monday, July 14, with live coverage on ESPN, and The Derby serves as the prelude to the annual MLB All-Star Game, offering fans a blend of athleticism, showmanship, and fierce competition, as per a report by Fox players will compete in this year's Home Run Derby, featuring both first-time participants and returning faces. The confirmed list includes:While the field is packed with talent, seven of the eight participants will be making their Derby debut, with Matt Olson entering as a late replacement for Atlanta's Ronald Acuña notable sluggers have declined invitations this year, including:In a significant change this year, the traditional bracket-style knockout format has been tweaked. Instead of immediate eliminations, all eight participants will compete in the first round, with the top four home run hitters progressing to the semifinals. The seeding in the latter stages will be based on the number of home runs hit in the opening longest home run of the round will be used as a tiebreaker in the early to the latest odds, Cal Raleigh is the current favorite, followed by Oneil Cruz and James Wood . Raleigh, who leads the majors in home runs this season, is expected to draw attention, though experts remain cautious due to several no catcher has ever won the Home Run Derby in its 38-year history, and Raleigh has only had limited experience at Truist Park. He also enters the Derby amid a slump, batting just .107 in July, raising questions about fatigue as the season wears last year's edition, Teoscar Hernández of the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged victorious, defeating Bobby Witt Jr. 14-13 in the finals. The contest featured stars like Gunnar Henderson, Pete Alonso, and José Ramí analyst Matt Severance, known for his accurate MLB predictions, advises caution against banking on Raleigh. Highlighting his inexperience at the venue and the added complexity of switch-hitting during the Derby, Severance notes: 'That seems a little complicated.'He points out that James Wood and Junior Caminero, both aged 22, could be the breakout performers of the evening, especially as they prepare to make their All-Star Game debuts the following Derby will take place on Monday, July 14, 2025, starting at 8:00 PM ET at Truist Park in Atlanta, In the 38-year history of the Derby, no catcher has won the title. Cal Raleigh would be the first if he emerges victorious.
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2025 Home Run Derby: Updated participants, how to watch, start time tonight
The MLB All-Star break is here, and that means it's time for the Home Run Derby. Top hitters from around the league will compete to see who can hit the most home runs. With a mix of familiar names and up-and-coming players, it should be a fun night for baseball fans. Tune in to see who takes home the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby title. Who will be participating in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby? So far, four players are in for the 2025 Home Run Derby contest. Here's who has officially joined the fray: Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins) - 21 Home Runs this season Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays) - 23 HRs Jazz Chisholm Jr. (New York Yankees) - 17 HRs Oneil Cruz (Pittsburgh Pirates) - 16 HRs Matt Olson (Atlanta Braves) - 17 HRs Cal Raleigh (Seattle Mariners) - 38 HRs Brent Rooker (Athletics) - 20 HRs James Wood (Washington Nationals) - 24 HRs Notably, several prominent players have declined invitations to participate this year, including: Pete Alonso (New York Mets) Kyle Schwarber (Philadelphia Phillies) Shohei Ohtani (Los Angeles Dodgers) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Toronto Blue Jays) Elly De La Cruz (Cincinnati Reds) Aaron Judge (New York Yankees) What time does the Home Run Derby start? The 2025 Home Run Derby will start at 8:00 p.m. ET on Monday, July 14th. How can I watch the MLB Home Run Derby? The 2025 Home Run Derby will be shown live on ESPN, and Where is the 2025 Home Run Derby located? The 2025 Home Run Derby will take place at the Atlanta Braves' Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Check out the best highlights between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. What's the format for the 2025 Home Run Derby? This year, the knockout round won't come until the semifinals. Instead, the opening round of the derby will feature all eight hitters competing, and the top four performers will advance to the semifinals. Players will then be seeded based on their home runs in the first round. The longest home run will be used as a first-round tiebreaker. There will also be a new pitch limit this year. Last year, pitchers could essentially throw as many pitches to the batter in their allowed time per round, but each round will end after a maximum number of pitches or when the allowed time runs out. Other rules include: The first two rounds of the derby will last three minutes, and the final round will last two minutes. Each batter gets one 45-second timeout, but they can't be used during bonus periods. Ties in the semifinals or finals result in a 60-second swing-off. Who won the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby? Below are the participants from last year's derby: Gunnar Henderson, Orioles Pete Alonso, Mets Alec Bohm, Phillies Bobby Witt Jr., Royals Marcell Ozuna, Braves José Ramírez, Guardians Adolis García, Rangers Teoscar Hernández, Dodgers Teoscar Hernández brought home the derby crown with 14 home runs in the finals. He defeated Bobby Witt Jr who had 13. recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the Major League Baseball Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
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2025 MLB Home Run Derby participants ranked by most likely to win
Jazz leaves the yard again! 🎷🎷 The 2025 Home Run Derby is set to take place Monday at 8 p.m. ET at Truist Park in Atlanta, and with no past champions in the field of eight, we're guaranteed to have a new winner for the fourth year in a row. In fact, only one of the participants has even been in a past derby, and that's Matt Olson of the home-town Braves, was last participated in 2021. So, there's perhaps even more unpredictability than usual with this field, which should make for an exciting finish. Here's a ranking of the field along with odds on a winner from BetMGM. 8. Jazz Chisholm Jr. (+1400) If Chisholm gets in a groove, he can be dangerous. It's just hard to project a strong finish in a field of superior power hitters. 7. Junior Caminero (+1000) If nothing else, Caminero will be a ton of fun to watch in this competition. I'm just not sure the 22-year-old's swing is ready to go the distance. 6. Matt Olson (+550) There have been other years I would have picked Olson to win the derby. This just doesn't feel like one of those years as Olson steps in as a replacement for injured teammate Ronald Acuña Jr. 5. Byron Buxton (+900) With the second-longest home run hit in 2025, I'm confident saying Buxton will hit a ball to the stars in this competition. But will he get a hold of enough balls to keep up? BYRON BUXTON HOMERS TO COMPLETE THE CYCLEON HIS BOBBLEHEAD DAY 🤯 4. Brent Rooker (+900) Rooker consistently hits the ball hard. It wouldn't be a surprise to see him walk away a winner as he trends towards a third-straight 30-homer season. 3. James Wood (+475) With his opposite-field power, Wood easily has the lowest pull percentage of any player in this field. I have questions about how well that will bode in this kind of competition. 2. Oneil Cruz (+310) Cruz has the best barrel and hard hit percentages of any player in the field, and leads the majors in average exit velocity. In a contest where he only has to worry about pitches up the middle, he's the betting favorite to win. 115.6 MPH458 FEETYou think Oneil Cruz is excited for the #HRDerby?! 1. Cal Raleigh (+360) Raleigh has five hits this month, and they've all been home runs. In other words, if he makes contact, there's a good chance the ball is leaving the park, which bodes well for MLB's home-run leader (38) in a derby.
