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31-07-2025
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Even Teoscar Hernández has to give props to Boston crowd
The post Even Teoscar Hernández has to give props to Boston crowd appeared first on ClutchPoints. After enduring a brutal stretch in which the Los Angeles Dodgers lost 10 of 12 games, including a seven-game losing streak, the team pulled out of its skid. The Dodgers have now won three of the last four games after taking the series opener against the Boston Red Sox Friday. Boston kept things close, trailing by just one run after seven innings. But in the eighth, Teoscar Hernández delivered the knockout blow for the Dodgers. Following a Freddie Freeman leadoff single, Hernández walloped a Jorge Alcala sinker 415 feet to center. The two-run bomb put LA up 5-2 and hometown hero Ben Casparius closed out the Red Sox, earning his first career save. After the win, Hernández tipped his cap to the Boston crowd. 'The atmosphere here is really good. I like when the fans get into the game. Obviously, we've got a lot of fans from LA. The Boston fans, they're really good. This is why this is one of my favorite places to play. It gets me excited,' Hernández said, per SportsNet LA. Dodgers' slugger Teoscar Hernández loves playing at Fenway Park The 10th-year veteran does seem to have an affinity for Fenway. He's now up to 15 home runs, 47 RBI and 37 runs scored in 46 career games at the park. Hernández has a .618 slugging percentage and .966 OPS in Boston. The 2024 Home Run Derby champ has played well against the Red Sox regardless of the location. He has a .311/.364/.623 slash line with 24 homers and 72 RBI against the team in 80 career games. Hernández has battled through injuries this season. He landed on the IL with an adductor strain in May and, more recently, he missed some time after fouling a ball off his foot. The ailments could account for Hernández's struggles at the plate. The Dodgers right fielder is hitting .254 with a .748 OPS this season. He has 15 home runs, 61 RBI, a 107 OPS+ and 1.1 bWAR in 83 games for Los Angeles. However, Hernández has picked up four hits in his last two games, including the big fly on Friday, suggesting that he's turned a corner. Maybe a couple more games at Fenway is just what the Dodgers' slugger needs. 'My timing is getting close to being as good as I want. Now I'm not missing a lot of pitches in the strike zone, I'm putting it in play. So that's what I'm looking for… just trying to get pitches in the strike zone and trying to put a good swing on it,' Hernández said. Related: Writer floats Dodgers-Angels Kenley Jansen trade idea Related: Dodgers trading for Emmanuel Clase, Jhoan Duran gets 'doubtful' update
Fox Sports
14-07-2025
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- Fox Sports
2025 MLB All-Star Game: Live updates from the Home Run Derby
The MLB All-Star festivities continue on Monday evening with the Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is the favorite to win Monday's contest as MLB's leader in home runs (38), but as 2024 winner Teoscar Hernández showed last summer, the odds are sometimes built to be defied. Here are the top moments from the 2025 Home Run Derby: Live Coverage for this began on 6:47p ET 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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14-07-2025
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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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11-07-2025
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2025 Home Run Derby: Participants set, how to watch, start time
The MLB All-Star break is almost 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: Ronald Acuña Jr. (Atlanta Braves) Byron Buxton (Minnesota Twins) Junior Caminero (Tampa Bay Rays) Jazz Chisholm Jr. (New York Yankees) Oneil Cruz (Pittsburgh Pirates) Cal Raleigh (Seattle Mariners) Brent Rooker (Athletics) James Wood (Washington Nationals) 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) As the event approaches, more participants are expected to be announced. 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. 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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10-07-2025
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Home Run Derby 2025 field: Brent Rooker, Junior Caminero, Oneil Cruz, Byron Buxton latest players confirmed to compete
The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby will take place on July 14, and the eight-player field is nearly filled. Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was the first to commit to the event, to be held at his home park of Truist Field in Atlanta, and he'll be joined by a field of seven of MLB's top power hitters in the crowd-pleasing event. Athletics designated hitter Brent Rooker was the latest slugger to join the field on Thursday, meaning there's just one spot remaining. Advertisement Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández is the reigning Derby champion after beating Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. in the 2024 final. He does not plan to defend his title this year. Here's every slugger who has been announced to be competing in this year's event. Who is competing in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby? Brent Rooker, Athletics designated hitter Rooker is a second-time All-Star, and now he's throwing his hat in the ring to win this year's Home Run Derby. The 30-year-old has started 80 games as the Athletics' designated hitter this season. He's also started 13 games in the outfield for the club: eight in right and five in left. Rooker's currently slashing .270/.346/.489 with 19 home runs and 50 RBI. He's on pace for his third straight season with 30-plus homers. Last year, he hit 39 dingers for the A's. Advertisement Junior Caminero, Rays third baseman The 22-year-old Caminero, who announced his entry on Instagram, is showing why he was a hyped prospect with his play in his first full MLB season. The Rays' third baseman has already surpassed 20 home runs and will be part of the AL All-Star roster after being named as a replacement for the injured Alex Bregman. Oneil Cruz, Pirates outfielder Cruz announced Tuesday that he will take part in the event. The 26-year-old outfielder has the second-lowest home run total of any participant thus far but might have the best skill set for the event. Cruz is a Statcast darling, ranking in the 100th percentile in bat speed, average exit velocity, barrel rate and hard-hit percentage. He already owns the record for hardest-hit ball with his 122.9 mph home run in May. Advertisement Byron Buxton, Twins outfielder Buxton announced on Instagram that he will enter the field. The 31-year-old Minnesota Twins outfielder has already surpassed his home run totals from the past two seasons and is on pace for a career high. After he takes part in the Derby, he will represent the American League in his second All-Star Game. 'Going back home to do something like this is a once-in-a-lifetime thing," the Georgia-born Buxton said. "I know I'm not going to play 30 more years for it to get back to Atlanta, so it's that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that — I talked about it with some close people, guys on the team, friends, family, and everybody got excited. … They didn't want me to pass up the opportunity.' Advertisement James Wood, Nationals outfielder The 6-foot-7 Washington Nationals slugger is having a breakout season, having eclipsed the 20-home-run mark by the end of June. Wood, 22, was a part of the Juan Soto trade that brought a package of young talent to the Nationals from the San Diego Padres. Wood has been such an offensive threat this season that on June 29, the Los Angeles Angels intentionally walked him four times. The last player to receive such an honor from an opponent was Barry Bonds in 2004. Cal Raleigh, Mariners catcher MLB's home run leader is a Seattle Mariners catcher nicknamed "The Big Dumper," and he's on pace to blow away every personal best and maybe even challenge the AL home run record if he keeps this up. It's a beautiful sport. Advertisement With two straight 30-homer seasons and Platinum Glove-winning defense behind the plate, Raleigh was one of the most underrated players in baseball entering this season. By now, even casual baseball fans should know his name, as he's making his case to be considered one of baseball's elite players, if he isn't already there. Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves outfielder The Atlanta crowd will have a hometown hero in Acuña, who will likely have the fewest home runs of any player in the Derby field due to the fact that he started his season two months late after returning from a torn ACL, which made him miss much of 2024. Advertisement Acuña has been on a tear since his return, though, and has 40-homer power when healthy. He became the fifth player in MLB history to post 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in a single season before winning MVP in 2023, and the Derby will be a prime chance for him to show a national audience that he's still one of MLB's brightest stars. Who is out for the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby? The Home Run Derby field rarely lines up with the homer leaderboard at the All-Star break, and 2025 will be no exception. As talented as the field is, some of MLB's other top players have turned down the event: Aaron Judge : The reigning AL MVP and three-time home run champion won the event in his rookie year in 2017 and hasn't competed since, saying he won't do it again until the All-Star Game returns to Yankee Stadium. He reiterated that stance earlier this month. Shohei Ohtani : MLB's biggest international star, who competed in the Derby in 2021, said he didn't think it was "feasible" for him to compete due to the format of the Derby. He is also currently stretching himself out as a starting pitcher again, so the event might be too much to add to his plate. Pete Crow-Armstrong : Arguably the breakout star of the 2025 season, PCA has dazzled with his two-way impact, but he told reporters that he has "a different kind of power" than what succeeds in the Derby. Consider him out. Elly De La Cruz : The Cincinnati Reds' star is among the elite of the elite when it comes to exit velocity, but he has so far declined to take part in the Derby, citing potential fatigue the next week when regular-season play resumes. Vladimir Guerrero Jr .: The Toronto Blue Jays' $500 million man, who won the event in 2023 and hit the most homers ever in the event in 2019 (91), is a firm no. Teoscar Hernández : The reigning champ will not defend his title, reportedly citing the toll of the competition and the fact that he has already missed time due to injury this year. Kyle Schwarber : The Philadelphia Phillies' outfielder will take part in the All-Star Game but will not join the Derby crowd. 'Maybe see what happens next year," said Schwarber, who is third in the NL with 27 home runs. Pete Alonso: The 30-year-old New York Mets first baseman declined an invite this year, citing the need for rest. The slugger has been a Home Run Derby participant every season it has been held since his rookie year. He's a two-time winner of the event and currently has 20 homers on the season. What are the rules of the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby? After a decade of a pure one-on-one tournament format with timed rounds, MLB tweaked the format in 2024. Advertisement Instead of four matchups in the first round, last year all eight hitters competed to reach the top four, with a limit of 40 pitches across three minutes plus three bonus outs (in which they keep hitting until they fail to hit a homer three times). The hitters were then seeded for the semifinal and final rounds, the latter of which featured two minutes and 27 pitches. It was a complicated format, and it's unclear if MLB will use the same rules this year. When is the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby? The 2025 Home Run Derby will take place in Atlanta at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 14, the day after the 2025 MLB Draft and the day before the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. As usual, the event will be televised on ESPN.
