What you need to know about this year's hitters -- and the coaches, fathers and stepfathers they chose for their biggest moment.

The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby stood as one of the marquee sporting events of July, but somebody apparently forgot to tell the ESPN broadcast planners.

First, NFL-punter-turned-podcaster Pat McAfee and producer Ty Schmit handled the introductions for the Home Run Derby participants, to the dismay of fans, many of whom felt McAfee's amped-up emceeing was loud and unnecessary.

Fans voiced strong reactions online after ESPN’s Home Run Derby broadcast left many confused and disappointed with its new production format.

Sabathia suggested an All-Star week tribute to Babe Ruth and Hank Aaron due to dates reflecting Ruth's long-standing home run record and Aaron's homer that broke it.

Oneil Cruz enters the Derby with just 16 home runs on the season, but possesses the best raw power in all of baseball with the fastest bat speed and exit velocities that regular stretch towards 120 mph. He could take over this competition if he finds a groove.

MLB's biggest fireworks show of the summer is taking place right now, with eight of the game's premier sluggers facing off in the T-Mobile Home Run Derby, live on ESPN. One thing we do know for sure i

Adrian Beltré and Mike Trout are among players with the most homers since 2000 to never participate in a Home Run Derby.