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In what amounted to a mini version of the Home Run Derby, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber's MVP performance sealed the win for the National League All-Stars over the American League – officially a 7-6 win for the NL.
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber met the moment, as he often does, with three thunderous swings to deliver a victory for the National League in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The lefty stepped to the plate when a 6-6 tie after nine innings sent the midsummer classic to the first "swing-off" in the game's history.
Kyle Schwarber went 3 for 3 in the first All-Star Game home run swing-off to put the National League ahead 4-3 following a 6-6 tie in which the American League rallied from a six-run deficit.
The longest homer this season so far is off Trout's bat at The Big A. The 11-time All-Star later added a 381-footer for one of his best games of the season so far. With 17 HRs this season, Trout also now has 29 multi-homer games in his career.
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 Talkin' Baseball crew sees two sluggers in Seattle's possible future. They predict that the Mariners could end up with Braves DH Marcell Ozuna and Diamondbacks first baseman Josh Naylor. Both would be strong acquisitions and fill spots of need in the lineup.
There's not much better than the game's best power hitters showing off their strength and skill during the Derby. Tonight, we'll get to witness James Wood, Byron Buxton, Oneil Cruz, Jazz Chisholm, Cal Raleigh, Matt Olson, Junior Caminero and Brent Rooker battle it out to decide the 2025 champion.
One of baseball’s signature events presented an unexpected lesson on the core leadership charge to follow one’s instincts when presented with circumstances that require split-second decision making.
The baseball world converged in Atlanta for an entertaining edition with the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby Monday night at Truist Park. After a underwhelming event last year in Texas, fans saw balls soar over 500 feet and a late rally from a hometown slugger.
The Seattle catcher is on a historic pace, hitting 38 home runs before the All-Star break. Some changes he made in the minor leagues have fueled his tear.