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Yahoo
6 days ago
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Aaron Judge Hopes for Second Shot at Dodgers in 2025 World Series
Aaron Judge Hopes for Second Shot at Dodgers in 2025 World Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. New York Yankees' superstar outfielder Aaron Judge and Los Angeles Dodgers' phenom Shohei Ohtani were two of the many stars at Truist Park Monday evening for the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby. Advertisement The Pat McAfee Show was also live from the All-Star festivities in Atlanta, and Judge joined the show Monday and was asked about Ohtani. Judge had nothing but respect for the Dodgers' three-time MVP and World Series champion, but he did send a message about the 2025 postseason. "He's a great guy, a great ambassador for this game," Judge said on the Pat McAfee Show. "We're gonna get him back though. We'll see him down the road." The Dodgers and Yankees met in the 2024 World Series, which didn't go well for the Bronx Bombers. The Dodgers beat the Yankees in five games. After Los Angeles took a 3-0 series lead, the Dodgers closed out the Fall Classic at Yankee Stadium with a 7-6 victory to win their second World Series championship in four years. Advertisement Despite losing in five games, the Yankees were competitive in the World Series. The Dodgers outscored the Yankees by just one run in the entire series, and all four losses came by three or fewer runs. Now, Judge wants a rematch to get revenge against Ohtani and the Dodgers. New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a double during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium. Robert Deutsch-Imagn ImagesRobert Deutsch-Imagn Images As for the likelihood of a rematch, it's pretty likely according to sportsbooks. Fanduel has the Dodgers as the favorites to win the World Series, and the Yankees have the fourth shortest odds, second behind the Detroit Tigers in the American League. DraftKings has the Dodgers and Yankees with the two shortest odds, BetMGM and Bet365 have the Dodgers as the favorites, and the Yankees just behind the Tigers with the third shortest odds. At the All-Star break, the Dodgers hold the best record in the National League at 58-39, and the Yankees sit at 53-43, good for fourth in the AL and second in their division. Advertisement Related: Dodgers Not Expected to Make $275 Million Decision Because of Max Muncy This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. favored keeping swing vs. HRs in Derby
New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr bats during the 2025 Home Run Derby on Monday at Truist Park in Atlanta. Photo by Mike Zarrilli/UPI July 15 (UPI) -- New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. said he prioritized not changing his in-season swing during the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, which led to just a three home run showing and first-round elimination. Chisholm made the comments when he met with reporters Monday in Atlanta. The second-time All-Star, who hit 17 home runs through 65 games this season, totaled the fewest blasts among the eight participants in the annual slugfest, 51 fewer than champion Cal Raleigh. Advertisement "It's not that I wasn't trying to hit homers," Chisholm said. "I was trying to keep my swing and hit homers, instead of just trying to hit everything in the air. "I was trying to keep my line drive swing and hit homers. But it gets better." Chisholm, who received criticism on social media for his subpar Home Run Derby performance, said he would enter the event again next year and try to hit home runs every swing if he has at least 20 home runs at the All-Star break. New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. (L) and Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton talk on a phone during the 2025 Home Run Derby on Monday at Truist Park in Atlanta. Photo by Mike Zarrilli/UPI Chisholm's stepdad, Geron Sands, pitched to him during the competition. He said he had the "full-circle" moment in his head while hacking away at Sands' offerings. Advertisement "I smiled to myself and I was like, 'Dang. We're actually doing this right now," Chisholm said. "We are actually hitting in the Home Run Derby and he's actually throwing to me." Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh bats during the 2025 Home Run Derby on Monday at Truist Park in Atlanta. Photo by Mike Zarrilli/UPI Raleigh, who took home $1 million for his efforts, hit 18 long balls in the final round to beat the 15 hit by finale foe Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Seattle Mariners star, who leads MLB with 38 home runs at the break, will join Chisholm in the American League lineup when they face the National League in the 2025 All-Star Game at 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday at Truist Park. The game will air on Fox.
UPI
6 days ago
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Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. favored keeping swing vs. HRs in Derby
1 of 3 | New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr bats during the 2025 Home Run Derby on Monday at Truist Park in Atlanta. Photo by Mike Zarrilli/UPI | License Photo July 15 (UPI) -- New York Yankees infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. said he prioritized not changing his in-season swing during the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, which led to just a three home run showing and first-round elimination. Chisholm made the comments when he met with reporters Monday in Atlanta. The second-time All-Star, who hit 17 home runs through 65 games this season, totaled the fewest blasts among the eight participants in the annual slugfest, 51 fewer than champion Cal Raleigh. "It's not that I wasn't trying to hit homers," Chisholm said. "I was trying to keep my swing and hit homers, instead of just trying to hit everything in the air. "I was trying to keep my line drive swing and hit homers. But it gets better." Chisholm, who received criticism on social media for his subpar Home Run Derby performance, said he would enter the event again next year and try to hit home runs every swing if he has at least 20 home runs at the All-Star break. Chisholm's stepdad, Geron Sands, pitched to him during the competition. He said he had the "full-circle" moment in his head while hacking away at Sands' offerings. "I smiled to myself and I was like, 'Dang. We're actually doing this right now," Chisholm said. "We are actually hitting in the Home Run Derby and he's actually throwing to me." Raleigh, who took home $1 million for his efforts, hit 18 long balls in the final round to beat the 15 hit by finale foe Junior Caminero of the Tampa Bay Rays. The Seattle Mariners star, who leads MLB with 38 home runs at the break, will join Chisholm in the American League lineup when they face the National League in the 2025 All-Star Game at 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday at Truist Park. The game will air on Fox.
Newsweek
6 days ago
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- Newsweek
Two Studs, Two Duds From 2025 MLB Home Run Derby
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The baseball world converged in Atlanta for an entertaining edition with the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby Monday night at Truist Park. After a underwhelming event last year in Texas, fans saw balls soar over 500 feet and a late rally from a hometown slugger. Seattle Mariners catcher and this season's MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh rose to the occasion to take home the victorious trophy and chain with a thunderous performance. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 14: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts during the Home Run Derby at Truist Park on July 14, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 14: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates reacts during the Home Run Derby at Truist Park on July 14, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Here are two studs and two duds from Monday's Home Run Derby in Atlanta. Studs: Oneil Cruz, Pirates (This season: 16 home runs) Cruz fell short in the semifinals, though he led all sluggers with 21 homers in the first round. The Pirates star dropped jaws around Truist Park with a few Titantic blasts, including a 513-foot shot in the opening round. Junior Caminero, Rays (This season: 23 home runs) The Tampa Bay phenom put on a thrilling performance as the derby's runner-up. Caminero blasted 44 total homers and tied Cruz for the most in the opening round. The 22-year-old tallied 15 home runs in the finals in pursuit of Raleigh. Duds: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Yankees (This season: 17 home runs)The Yankees infielder never found a rhythm and quickly fell to elimination with just three home runs in his derby performance. Cal Raleigh (right-handed), Mariners (This season: 38 home runs) The eventual champion nearly failed to make it out of the first round. After a flurry of home runs prior to his timeout, the switch hitter flipped to the right side of the plate and ended the round in a tie with Athletics slugger Brent Rooker. Raleigh advanced on a technical tiebreak as his longest first-round homer beat Rooker's best by under an inch according to StatCast measurements. More MLB: Red Sox Would Be Crazy Not to Give Alex Bregman $200 Million Contract
USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
Cal Raleigh delivered 4 hilarious words about kid who robbed HR Derby ball
It ultimately didn't matter on Monday at the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby: one of the kids tasked with shagging fly balls at the event in Atlanta leaped up to rob Junior Caminero of one of his dingers at the wall. The homer run was counted, so no harm, no foul. And Cal Raleigh took down the Tampa Bay Rays rookie sensation with 18 dingers in the final round to Caminero's 15. So either way, it ultimately didn't matter that the kid jumped up to grab the ball. That being said, that was all anyone could talk about after the contest. So what did Raleigh say after all that? He had to joke about it, and the punchline was perfect: "I paid him off." Well played, Big Dumper. What did Junior Caminero say about the kid who robbed his home run? This is the best. Via 'Things happen,' Caminero said through an interpreter. 'He was enjoying himself out there too. He did something he thought was fun and it was fine.' No big deal! It's fun! That's the spirit!
