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Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez was crowned 2024 Home Run Derby champion after defeating Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. in the finals. Hernandez slugged 14 homers in the final round, one more than Witt, to become the first Dodgers player to win the Derby title.
The field is set for the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby, which will take place Monday (8 p.m. ET, ESPN) at Truist Park in Atlanta. Here's a breakdown of the eight sluggers who are set to square off in this year's version of the annual power-hitting competition.
Kakarala, the fan who was overwhelmed at the tribute, wore a Braves No. 44 jersey in Aaron’s honor. Kakarala’s admiration goes far beyond home runs, recognizing Aaron’s bravery as a civil rights activist, service as a philanthropist and fundamental decency as a human.
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Atlanta Falcons Quietly Set to Soar: Smart Offseason Moves Could Spark A 2025 NFC South TakeoverIf Atlanta’s defense can simply “get back to average” in pass rushing and tackling, the Falcons suddenly go from barely being considered a playoff hopeful to a legitimate threat in the NFC. In fact, according to last season’s metrics, if those two woes had merely reached league average, Atlanta would have easily won the NFC South.
Pete Alonso hadn’t ever homered in the All-Star Game — until Tuesday. The Mets slugger crushed a three-run homer the opposite way off Royals lefty Kris Bubic on Tuesday night in Atlanta to give the National League a 5-0 lead in the bottom of the sixth inning.
The tribute to Hank Aaron during the 2025 All-Star Game at Truist Park featured holographic projection, original broadcast audio, and fireworks.
Not many of the 41,702 who filled Truist Park will remember the All-Star Game’s score. They may remember it was decided in a home-run derby reminiscent of a
Brittney Griner scored 15 points, Brionna Jones and Allisha Gray each added 14 points, and the Atlanta Dream cruised past the Chicago Sky 86-49 on Wednesday. Atlanta opened the third quarter on a 14-0 run and closed the frame with a 74-36 lead.
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MLB Home Run Derby: Cruz Goes Yard, Raleigh Takes the CrownSeattle Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh made history Monday night, becoming the first catcher to win the MLB Home Run Derby.