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6 hours ago
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Dodgers pitchers can't hold back Brewers, who beat L.A. for fifth time this month
The Dodgers' recently slumping offense was better Saturday night. But for a team that has struggled to gain traction and string together wins for almost a month, even a seven-run, 10-hit performance wasn't quite enough. In an 8-7 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, the Dodgers put a badly-needed crooked number on the board early, scoring four runs in the bottom of the third to answer the Brewers four-run rally in the top half of the inning. The Dodgers manufactured another run in the sixth, keeping the game close on a night Emmet Sheehan struggled in a season-worst start and the bullpen yielded three costly runs late. They even hit back-to-back home runs in the eighth, trimming what had grown to a three-run deficit back to one. But every time it seemed like they were truly ready to break out, like their long-slumbering lineup was about to roar back to life, the Dodgers still came up ever-frustratingly short. And no sequence epitomized those headaches like the end of the third. Read more: Dave Roberts gives Mookie Betts a day off as season-long slump continues After a Shohei Ohtani two-run homer, a Teoscar Hernández RBI double and a run-scoring wild pitch from Brewers starter Freddy Peralta, the Dodgers had the go-ahead run at third with no outs. They were 90 feet away from flipping the momentum entirely, and completing the kind of ruthless offensive onslaught that has evaded their $400-million roster for the last several weeks. But then, in an immediate return to their uninspired form of late, the lineup went missing, squandering the opportunity with three quick outs — moments before the Brewers retook a lead their premium pitching staff wouldn't again relinquish. So goes life for the Dodgers these days, when even a largely productive day at the plate couldn't prevent another series defeat to the Brewers or a ninth overall loss in their last 11 games. Saturday could have been a more profound breakthrough. A game of not just incremental progress, but a total offensive turnaround. Ohtani had a three-RBI day, starting with his towering 448-foot opposite-field blast. Hernández's double was one of the best swings he has taken in the last couple months, a line drive into the right-center field gap that one-hopped off the wall. Tommy Edman broke an 0-for-29 skid with a sixth-inning single and eighth-inning home run. Miguel Rojas, one of the few who has impressed during the Dodgers' recent struggles, followed Edman's solo blast with one of his own in the next at-bat, completing a two-hit night that also included a walk. But every time the Dodgers put the Brewers on the ropes, they failed to land the necessary knockout blow. In a game they needed their lineup to pick up the slack left by a lackluster pitching performance, they repeatedly ran out of rope. On the verge of taking the lead in the third, the Dodgers instead watched Andy Pages take a called third strike (which he reacted angrily to, despite the pitch being well in the zone), Michael Conforto ground out against a drawn-in infield and Edman hit a can of corn to left to retire the side. The 4-4 tie was broken in the next inning, when Isaac Collins hit a leadoff home run over the short wall in right field to chase Dodgers starter Emmet Sheehan from the game. Trailing by two in the sixth, the Dodgers threatened again. Edman and Rojas both singled, setting up Ohtani for an RBI knock in left field. But then Will Smith grounded out to second to retire the side. The final tease came in the eighth, after the Brewers opened up an 8-5 lead. Edman lifted his home run to the left-field bullpen. Rojas went deep on a similar trajectory. That brought up Ohtani, representing the potential tying run. But he watched a soaring fly ball die at the warning track in center. Close, but not enough. Too little, once again coming frustratingly too late. The bats, of course, were not the Dodgers' primary problem Saturday. Sheehan saw his recently promising return from Tommy John surgery derailed in a five-run, three-plus inning outing. During the Brewers' four-run third, he missed wildly with an array of breaking pitches, and was punished for several sliders that failed to induce a whiff. The defense wasn't sharp either, with both Hernández and Pages failing to cut off balls in the gaps at various points. Read more: 'As lucky as we could be.' Dodgers' Max Muncy already recovering better than expected And generally, the Dodgers have reverted to the overall shoddy play that led to a seven-game losing streak shortly before the All-Star break (three of which came in Milwaukee to the Brewers, who can complete a six-game season sweep of the Dodgers on Sunday). But the lack of consistently timely offense remains the most confounding issue for the Dodgers. That was the case even before the game, when manager Dave Roberts gave Mookie Betts — the most glaring underperformer among Dodgers hitters this season — a day off just two games into the second half in hopes it would allow him to clear his mind and work on his swing. It felt just as prescient in the aftermath of yet another defeat, with the team still searching for a winning formula amid its most disappointing stretch of the year. Sign up for more Dodgers news with Dodgers Dugout. Delivered at the start of each series. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Washington Post
4 days ago
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- Washington Post
Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby win boosts ESPN ratings by 5%
ATLANTA — Big Dumper helped drive a big boost to ratings for Monday night's Home Run Derby. ESPN said Tuesday that viewership for Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby victory was up 5% from 2024, according to Nielsen ratings. Raleigh's win over fellow finalist Junior Caminero of Tampa Bay drew an average audience of 5,729,000 viewers, up from 5,451,000 viewers in 2024 when Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Teoscar Hernández topped Bobby Witt Jr. in the finals.
Forbes
5 days ago
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- Forbes
How To Watch The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 15: Teoscar Hernández #37 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats during the ... More T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Globe Life Field on July 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by) Baseball's annual celebration of raw power and showmanship is back. The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby takes center stage Monday night at Truist Park ahead of the All-Star Game. This year's lineup mixes seasoned stars with breakout young phenoms, including a last-minute hometown replacement. Here is everything you need to know about the contestants, the format, and how to watch. Home Run Derby Contestants ATLANTA, GA - SEPTEMBER 10: Matt Olson #28 of the Atlanta Braves breaks his bat on an RBI single in ... More the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Truist Park on September 10, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./) With Ronald Acuña Jr. out as of a few days ago, Braves slugger Matt Olson steps in to give the hometown crowd someone to rally behind. He joins a field led by Cal Raleigh of the Mariners, who enters with a league-best 38 home runs and serious momentum. Also in the mix: rising Nationals star James Wood, electric Pirates CF Oneil Cruz, and Yankees sparkplug Jazz Chisholm Jr. Here is the full list of participants and their home run totals at the All-Star Break: Cal Raleigh is the current favorite to win the derby with Oneil Cruz and James Woods with the second- and third-best odds, respectively. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JUNE 10: Cal Raleigh #29 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his walk-off grand ... More slam to beat the Chicago White Sox at T-Mobile Park on June 10, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) Home Run Derby Format The 2025 Home Run Derby introduces a few format tweaks that blend endurance, strategy, and spectacle. The competition unfolds over three rounds with a mix of timed swings and pitch limits. In the opening round, each participant gets three minutes or 40 pitches, whichever comes first, to hit as many home runs as possible. Once that time or pitch limit is reached, players enter a bonus period that continues until they record three swings that do not result in a home run. However, if a player hits a 425-foot homer during that bonus time, they are granted a fourth out. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 25: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates slides in to score a run ... More on an RBI double by Nick Gonzales #39 in the fourth inning during the game against the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park on May 25, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by) After all eight competitors hit, the four batters with the highest totals advance to the semifinals. If there is a tie, the longest individual home run from that round serves as the tiebreaker. The semifinals and finals shift to a head-to-head bracket format, with players seeded based on their first-round totals. Each hitter gets two minutes or 27 pitches. If a matchup ends in a tie, it moves into a 60-second swing-off. Hitters are allowed one 45-second timeout per round, but they cannot use it during bonus time or tie-breaking rounds. How To Watch The Home Run Derby ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 12: A general view prior to game two of the National League Division ... More Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on October 12, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by) The 2025 Home Run Derby takes place Monday, July 14 at 8 p.m. ET, live from Truist Park in Atlanta. Fans can catch the action on ESPN, with an alternate Statcast-driven broadcast on ESPN2 for those looking for deeper analytics.
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6 days ago
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How to watch the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby tonight
If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission. Pricing and availability are subject to change. The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby, part of MLB All-Star Week, will take place at Truist Park in Atlanta this Monday night at 8 p.m. ET. If you're unfamiliar with the format of the derby, eight players from both the National and American Leagues compete over three rounds to hit the most home runs. In the first round, each hitter has three minutes or 40 pitches (whichever comes first) to hit as many homers as possible. The four top players with the most home runs advance to the semifinals, a knockout round where two players go head to head in groups of two. In the final round, the top two home run hitters of the night face off and one is crowned the winner. (Last year's champion, Teoscar Hernandez of the L.A. Dodgers, has announced that he's not participating this year to avoid the risk of injury.) Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. will be one of the participants in this year's MLB All-Star Week Home Run Derby, here's how you can tune in. (Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Here's all the info you need to watch the 2025 Home Run Derby at MLB All-Star Week, including who's participating, where to watch, and more. Advertisement How to watch the MLB All-Star Week Home Run Derby: Date: Monday, July 14, 2025 Time: 8 p.m. ET Location: Truist Park, Atlanta TV channels: ESPN, ESPN2 Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo and more When is the Home Run Derby at MLB All-Star Week 2025? This year's Home Run Derby will take place on Monday, July 14 at 8 p.m. ET. What channel is the Home Run Derby on in 2025? The Home Run Derby will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2. How to watch the Home Run Derby without cable: You can watch ESPN and ESPN2 on platforms like DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV. ESPN, Fox, FS1 and MLBN DirecTV A subscription to DirecTV will get you the essential channels for the 2025 MLB All-Star Week, including Fox, ESPN and MLB Network. Every DirecTV subscriber, regardless of tier, enjoys access to an unlimited cloud DVR. And you can try it all for free for five days before committing. Try free at DirecTV Who's hitting at the 2025 Home Run Derby? Eight players will take part in the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. So far, the following have been announced: Advertisement Ronald Acuña Jr. Cal Raleigh Byron Buxton Junior Caminero Oneil Cruz James Wood Brent Rooker What is the MLB All-Star Week schedule? Friday, July 11 7 p.m.: HBCU Swingman Classic (MLB Network, MLB TV) Saturday, July 12 4 p.m.: All-Star Futures Game (MLB Network, MLB TV) Saturday, July 12 8:30 p.m.: Celebrity Softball Game (streams live on and MLB TV, airs on MLB Network on Monday, July 14 at 1 p.m.) Sunday, July 13 6 p.m. : MLB Draft Day 1 (ESPN, MLB Network, Monday, July 14 11:30 a.m.: MLB Draft Day 2 ( Monday, July 14 8 p.m.: Home Run Derby (ESPN) Tuesday, July 15 8 p.m.: All-Star Game (Fox) More ways to stream MLB All-Star Week coverage:
USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
MLB Home Run Derby winners since 1985
The Home Run Derby—in any era—remains one of the most exciting events on the MLB calendar. While the format has shifted over the years, the thrill of watching professional hitters crank out the longball is a sight to behold, with folklore-like legends created in one swing of the bat — from Ken Griffey Jr. to Frank Thomas to Josh Hamilton and beyond. This year, eight sluggers will look to add their names to the storied Home Run Derby, joining these MLB players who have won since its inception in 1985. 2024 — Teoscar Hernandez Not many had the Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez as a favorite in 2024, but the right-handed slugger pulled off a thriller at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, outdueling the Royals' Bobby Witt in the final, 14-13. 2023 — Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays Vlad Jr. put on a power display at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. He out-slugged the Mariners' Randy Arozarena in the final round with a score of 25-23, which entered the Guerrero family in baseball history as the first father-son duo (along with Vlad Sr., 2007) to win the Home Run Derby. 2022 — Juan Soto, Washington Nationals Juan Soto played the hero in the Hollywood night as the Washington Nationals slugger topped a powerful display from Mariners' right-handed up-and-comer, rookie Julio Rodriguez. 2021 — Pete Alonso, New York Mets After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the Derby was back! Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani was the top seed in the eight-man bracket. But it was the New York Mets' Pete Alonso who stole the show, winning over Baltimore's Trey Mancini for back-to-back Derby crowns. 2019 — Pete Alonso, New York Mets Alonso hit 57 total home runs at Cleveland's Progressive Field, including 23 in the final round to beat fellow rookie Vladimir Guerrero Jr. by one home run. 2018 — Bryce Harper, Washington Nationals Harper put on one last show for his fans in Washington, beating Kyle Schwarber by one home run in the final at Nationals Park. 2017 — Aaron Judge, New York Yankees Judge beat Justin Bour, Cody Bellinger and Miguel Sano en route to a Home Run Derby title at Marlins Park. 2016 — Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins Stanton hit a Derby-record 61 homers, including 24 in the opening round against Robinson Cano at San Diego's Petco Park. 2015 — Todd Frazier, Cincinnati Reds Frazier had the backing of hometown fans, winning an exciting derby at Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark. 2014 — Yoenis Cesepes, Oakland Athletics Cespedes won his second straight Derby title after hitting 28 total home runs at Minnesota's Target Field. 2013 — Yoenis Cespedes, Oakland Athletics Cespedes hit 17 home runs in the first round to win the Home Run Derby title at New York's Citi Field. 2012 — Prince Fielder, Detroit Tigers Fielder hit several shots into the fountains at Kansas City's Kauffman Stadium to win his second Home Run Derby title. 2011 — Robinson Cano, New York Yankees Cano hit 32 total home runs at Arizona's Chase Field to edge out Adrian Gonzalez by one home run. 2010 — David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox Ortiz hit 32 home runs to easily win the 2011 Home Run Derby at Angel Stadium. 2009 — Prince Fielder, Milwaukee Brewers Fielder beat out Nelson Cruz by two homers to win the Derby title at St. Louis' Busch Stadium. Both of Fielder's wins came at Missouri ballparks. 2008 — Justin Morneau, New York Yankees This Derby is remembered for Josh Hamilton's amazing 28 homers in the first round at old Yankee Stadium, but Morneau saved his energy to outlast Hamilton over the final two rounds. 2007 — Vladimir Guerrero, Los Angeles Angels The future Hall of Famer only needed three homers in the final round to beat Alex Rios who hit two. This Derby took place at San Francisco's AT&T Park. 2006 — Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies Howard won the 2006 NL MVP with 58 homers and added the Derby title to his trophy case with a win at Pittsburgh's PNC Park. 2005 — Bobby Abreu, Philadelphia Phillies Abreu smashed 24 homers in the first round and beat Ivan Rodriguez in the final to win the 2005 competition at Detroit's Comerica Park. 2004 — Miguel Tejada, Baltimore Orioles Tejada beat hometown favorite Lance Berkman in the final round to win the 2004 title at Houston's Minute Maid Park. 2003 — Garret Anderson, Los Angeles Angels Albert Pujols hit more total homers, but Anderson beat the Cardinals slugger 9-8 in the final round to win the 2003 Home Run Derby title at Chicago's U.S. Cellular Field. 2002 — Jason Giambi, New York Yankees Giambi topped two Chicago sluggers — Paul Konerko in the semifinals and Sammy Sosa in the final — to win the 2002 title at Milwaukee's Miller Park. 2001 – Luis Gonzalez, Arizona Diamondbacks Sammy Sosa hit only two homers in the final at Seattle's Safeco Field, which was easily surpassed by Gonzalez's six homers in that round. 2000 — Sammy Sosa, Chicago Cubs Sosa blasted 26 total home runs, more than twice of the next closest opponent (Carl Everett had 12) to win at Atlanta's Turner Field. 1999 — Ken Griffey, Jr., Seattle Mariners Griffey beat Jeromy Burnitz 3-2 in the final round as the righthanders in the group took aim at the Green Monster at Boston's Fenway Park. It was Griffey's third Derby title, which still stands as a record. 1998 — Ken Griffey, Jr., Seattle Mariners Griffey hit 19 total homers and beat Jim Thome 3-2 in the final round to win the title at Colorado's Coors Field. 1997 — Tino Martinez, New York Yankees Martinez beat Colorado's Larry Walker 3-1 in the final to win the Derby at Cleveland's Jacobs Field. 1996 — Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants Bonds hadn't yet morphed into the home run hitting monster that would create controversy in the early 2000s, but he did hit 17 total homers at Philadelphia's Veterans Stadium and beat foe Mark McGwire 3-2 in the final. 1995 — Frank Thomas, Chicago White Sox The Big Hurt beat future White Sox teammate Albert Belle 3-2 in the final at The Ballpark In Arlington. 1994 — Ken Griffey, Jr., Seattle Mariners Griffey won his first Home Run Derby at Pittsburgh's Three Rivers Stadium with seven homers. 1993 — Juan Gonzalez, Texas Rangers Gonzalez and Ken Griffey Jr. both hit seven homers during the regular competition and Gonzo needed two extra rounds to beat "The Kid" at Baltimore's Camden Yards. 1992 — Mark McGwire, Oakland A's McGwire won his only Home Run Derby title, hitting 12 homers at San Diego's Jack Murphy Stadium. 1991 — Cal Ripken, Jr., Baltimore Orioles Ripken won the 1991 Home Run Derby at Toronto's SkyDome, one day before winning MVP of the All-Star Game. 1990 — Ryne Sandberg, Chicago Cubs Sandberg infamously won the 1990 Derby at Wrigley Field with only three total home runs while the rest of the eight-man field combined for only two home runs. The wind at Wrigley Field will do that. 1989 — Eric Davis, Cincinatti Reds and Ruben Sierra, Texas Rangers Both men hit three homers during the team competition at Anaheim Stadium. Davis' National League beat Sierra's American League crew, 9-5. The 1988 contest the year before at Cincinnati's Riverfront Stadium was canceled due to rain. 1987 — Andre Dawson, Chicago Cubs The 1987 competition was only a four-person affair. Dawson's four homers bested Ozzie Virgil (2), George Bell (1) and Mark McGwire (1) at the Oakland Coliseum. 1986 — Darryl Strawberry, New York Mets and Wally Joyner, California Angels Strawberry and Joyner each hit four home runs at the Astrodome as the NL won the team competition 8-7. 1985 — Dave Parker, Cincinnati Reds Parker hit six homers to win the individual title in the first Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game, which was held at Minnesota's Metrodome that year.
