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Economic Times
21 hours ago
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MLB Home Run Derby 2025: What is it? Here's start time, how to watch on TV and stream online, participants, format, predictions and odds
MLB Home Run Derby 2025 Start Time and How to Watch on TV and Stream Online Television Channels: ESPN (main coverage), ESPN2 (Statcast edition) ESPN (main coverage), ESPN2 (Statcast edition) Streaming Services: ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV, and YouTube TV. Canadian fans can stream via Sportsnet+. MLB Home Run Derby 2025 Participants Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners (38 home runs) James Wood, Washington Nationals (24 home runs) Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins Brent Rooker, Oakland Athletics Jazz Chisholm Jr., New York Yankees Live Events MLB Home Run Derby 2025: What is it? First Round: Each player gets 3 minutes or 40 pitches. A bonus period allows up to 3 outs, and one additional out is allowed for a 425-foot home run. Each player gets 3 minutes or 40 pitches. A bonus period allows up to 3 outs, and one additional out is allowed for a 425-foot home run. Second Round (Semifinals): Top four hitters advance. Time is reduced to 2 minutes or 27 pitches. Top four hitters advance. Time is reduced to 2 minutes or 27 pitches. Final Round: Top two players compete under the same rules as the semifinals. Top two players compete under the same rules as the semifinals. Tiebreakers: Decided by longest home run or sudden-death swing-offs. Who Was the Defending Champion? MLB Home Run Derby 2025 History MLB Home Run Derby 2025 Predictions and Odds MLB Home Run Derby 2025 Notable Records Most Home Runs in a Single Derby: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (91, in 2019) Single-Round Record: Julio Rodríguez (41 home runs in 2023) FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel will take place on Monday, July 14, at Truist Park in Atlanta, one day before the MLB All-Star Game 2025. This year's contest features eight powerful hitters competing in a bracket-style format, including Cal Raleigh, James Wood and Matt Olson. The event will air live on ESPN and ESPN2 and will also be available through multiple streaming Home Run Derby 2025 will start at 8:00 PM ET. Pre-event festivities may push the actual first pitch to 8:30 PM lineup includes players with strong first-half performances. This year's participants are:None of the participants has previously won a Home Run Home Run Derby 2025 will follow a three-round bracket format:Teoscar Hernández of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 Home Run Derby. He hit 14 home runs in the final round, defeating Bobby Witt Jr. (13 home runs).The last derby held in Atlanta was in 2000 at Turner Field, where Sammy Sosa emerged victorious. The 2025 event returns to Atlanta at the Braves' Truist Park as part of the MLB All-Star Raleigh leads this year's Home Run Derby odds at +310. He is followed by Oneil Cruz (+330) and James Wood (+380). Raleigh's 38 first-half home runs set an American League record and put him in strong Home Run Derby 2025 starts at 8:00 PM ET on Monday, July 14, with competition beginning around 8:30 PM can watch MLB Home Run Derby 2025 live on ESPN, ESPN2, or stream through ESPN+, Fubo, YouTube TV, DirecTV and
Time of India
21 hours ago
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- Time of India
MLB Home Run Derby 2025: What is it? Here's start time, how to watch on TV and stream online, participants, format, predictions and odds
MLB Home Run Derby 2025 will take place on Monday, July 14, at Truist Park in Atlanta, one day before the MLB All-Star Game 2025. This year's contest features eight powerful hitters competing in a bracket-style format, including Cal Raleigh, James Wood and Matt Olson. The event will air live on ESPN and ESPN2 and will also be available through multiple streaming platforms. MLB Home Run Derby 2025 Start Time and How to Watch on TV and Stream Online The Home Run Derby 2025 will start at 8:00 PM ET. Pre-event festivities may push the actual first pitch to 8:30 PM ET. Television Channels: ESPN (main coverage), ESPN2 (Statcast edition) Streaming Services: ESPN+, Fubo, DirecTV, and YouTube TV. Canadian fans can stream via Sportsnet+. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo MLB Home Run Derby 2025 Participants The lineup includes players with strong first-half performances. This year's participants are: Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners (38 home runs) James Wood, Washington Nationals (24 home runs) Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins Brent Rooker, Oakland Athletics Jazz Chisholm Jr., New York Yankees None of the participants has previously won a Home Run Derby. Live Events Also Read: Sotheby's Auction: Biggest Martian rock on Earth goes on sale. Here's how it came to Earth MLB Home Run Derby 2025: What is it? The Home Run Derby 2025 will follow a three-round bracket format: First Round: Each player gets 3 minutes or 40 pitches. A bonus period allows up to 3 outs, and one additional out is allowed for a 425-foot home run. Second Round (Semifinals): Top four hitters advance. Time is reduced to 2 minutes or 27 pitches. Final Round: Top two players compete under the same rules as the semifinals. Tiebreakers: Decided by longest home run or sudden-death swing-offs. Who Was the Defending Champion? Teoscar Hernández of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 Home Run Derby. He hit 14 home runs in the final round, defeating Bobby Witt Jr. (13 home runs). Also Read: New Video Game Releases 2025: See complete list of titles and platforms MLB Home Run Derby 2025 History The last derby held in Atlanta was in 2000 at Turner Field, where Sammy Sosa emerged victorious. The 2025 event returns to Atlanta at the Braves' Truist Park as part of the MLB All-Star Week. MLB Home Run Derby 2025 Predictions and Odds Cal Raleigh leads this year's Home Run Derby odds at +310. He is followed by Oneil Cruz (+330) and James Wood (+380). Raleigh's 38 first-half home runs set an American League record and put him in strong contention. MLB Home Run Derby 2025 Notable Records Most Home Runs in a Single Derby: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (91, in 2019) Single-Round Record: Julio Rodríguez (41 home runs in 2023) FAQs What time does the MLB Home Run Derby 2025 start? MLB Home Run Derby 2025 starts at 8:00 PM ET on Monday, July 14, with competition beginning around 8:30 PM ET. Where can I watch the MLB Home Run Derby 2025? You can watch MLB Home Run Derby 2025 live on ESPN, ESPN2, or stream through ESPN+, Fubo, YouTube TV, DirecTV and
Time of India
a day ago
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- Time of India
Home Run Derby 2025: When and where to watch the showdown tonight
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 action. When is the Home Run Derby 2025? The 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 Sports. Also Read | Bitcoin price soars past $120K — but will it break $130K next? Here's what experts think by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like A failing liver is taking my son away from me! Help him! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo Who's Swinging for the Fences This Year? Eight players will compete in this year's Home Run Derby, featuring both first-time participants and returning faces. The confirmed list includes: Live Events 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 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 Jr. Several notable sluggers have declined invitations this year, including: 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 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 round. Additional rules include: 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. The longest home run of the round will be used as a tiebreaker in the early stage. Winning Odds and Fan Favorites According 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 factors. Notably, 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 on. A Look Back at the 2024 Derby In 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 Ramírez. Expert Prediction and Word of Caution Veteran 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 night. FAQs When is the 2025 Home Run Derby happening? The Derby will take place on Monday, July 14, 2025, starting at 8:00 PM ET at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Has a catcher ever won the Home Run Derby? No. In the 38-year history of the Derby, no catcher has won the title. Cal Raleigh would be the first if he emerges victorious.
