After finishing up a practice session with superstar center fielder Byron Buxton, a reporter approached Watkins to talk about the upcoming Home Run Derby. He agreed to answer a few questions while trying his best not to draw any attention to himself.

The Nationals have given Wood his first career game off at the MLB level on the final day before the All-Star break. For good reason, too: Wood will let it rip in the Home Run Derby on Monday night in Atlanta. The Nationals have chartered a plane for their All Stars, Wood and MacKenzie Gore, to head to Atlanta in style.

Marcus Semien hit his 250th career home run and Adolis García also went deep to back up a strong start by Nathan Eovaldi and give the Texas Rangers a 5-1, series-clinching victory over the Houston Astros on Sunday. Eovaldi (7-3) limited Houston to five hits and a run with eight strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings for his third straight win.

MLB's biggest fireworks show of the summer takes place a little more than a week after July 4. The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby is around the corner. Eight of the best sluggers in baseball will be swinging for the fences inside Truist Park in Atlanta on July 14.

Check this article out for all you need to know about the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, including schedules, how to watch, and start time.

Kyle Stowers terrorized his former team with three home runs in leading the Miami Marlins to an 11-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday at Camden Yards.

The field for the upcoming 2025 Home Run Derby underwent a late-hour change Saturday, as Matt Olson of the host Atlanta Braves was announced as a replacement for teammate Ronald Acuña Jr., who will no longer participate.

While Crow-Armstrong’s power numbers at the plate this year have provided a surprise boost to the Cubs’ offense, which finished their pre-All-Star break schedule ranked second in run-scoring, his defensive ability has put him in the MVP conversation.

The Starfires won for the first time in 10 games on Saturday night, as Josh Frometa also made history for the team.

Three practice sessions, advice from a past winner and a favored pitcher on the mound are part of his preparation.