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Home Run Derby predictions & MLB Draft preview

Home Run Derby predictions & MLB Draft preview

Yahoo12-07-2025
The 4th of July has passed, but there will be some fireworks in Atlanta in just a few days as one of the most electrifying events in baseball takes center stage. The Home Run Derby. A stacked field will arrive at Truist Park ready to put on a show. The eight contestants consist of Cal Raleigh, James Wood, Junior Caminero, Byron Buxton, Brent Rooker, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Oneil Cruz and Ronald Acuña Jr. Jake and Jordan have been bursting with excitement for this year's Derby, and now they break down the field and ultimately pick a winner.
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While those home run hitters are preparing to show off their power, the next great home run hitters might be waiting to hear their names called as the MLB Draft is just a couple of days away. The Washington Nationals have the number one pick. Coming off of a recent franchise overhaul, with the firing of their long-time GM and manager, they hope to take someone who will help carry them into the future. Jake and Jordan discuss this and chat about names to look out for in the 2025 MLB Draft.
MLB has announced its top-20 highest selling jerseys, and to no one's surprise, Shohei Ohtani is at the top of that list. What is surprising is where some other players landed, including those who didn't make or fell off of the list.
Last, but surely not least, everyone's favorite segment of the week is here. The Good, The Bad & The Uggla. Steve Cohen has taken to twitter again, Justin Verlander has a very unfortunate stat on the year and an epic playlist are some of the highlights from this week's segment.
Close out your week with us as we are in Atlanta for the next few episodes of Baseball Bar-B-Cast.
Home Run Derby Preview Photo by, Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./, Photo by- both cruz (pit) options, Photo by, Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
(Photo byPhoto by Matthew Grimes Jr./Photo by- both cruz (pit) options Photo byPhoto by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
(2:44) - Home Run Derby Preview & Predictions
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(33:12) - MLB Draft Preview
(50:42) - MLB highest selling jersey list
(53:38) - The Good, The Bad & The Uggla
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