MLB Home Run Derby national anthem was a star spangled mess
The 2024 MLB Home Run Derby kicked off with a national anthem that’s stood the test of time for all the wrong reasons. When singer Ingrid Andres sang “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, it drew bemused looks from baseball stars on the field and hilarious comments on social media. Andress’ […]
Home Run Derby prop bets: Distance, over/unders and winner
Commercial content. 21+. Action Network is the official betting partner of the New York Post, which edited this content. The 2024 Home Run Derby will feature new faces and new rules. There are five players who have never played in the tournament before, while Pete Alonso, the +310 favorite with BetMGM, is looking to win […]
2024 Home Run Derby odds, prediction: Marcell Ozuna the pick
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Pete Alonso set for another MLB Home Run Derby with history at stake
Pete Alonso, an All-Star for the fourth time in his career, now heads to Texas looking to become just the second player in history to win the Home Run Derby for the third time. Alonso, who hit his team-high 19th home run of the season against the Rockies on Sunday in an 8-5 loss to […]
MLB Home Run Derby 2024: New rules, format, tiebreakers, predictions, and more
The All-Star holiday is fast approaching, which means the eyes of the baseball world will be on what happens at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on both Monday and Tuesday. Monday’s events include the annual MLB Home Run Derby, an event whose field can best be described as “interesting.” This season’s edition also sees […]
Pete Alonso can’t wait for his Home Run Derby return
PITTSBURGH — Pete Alonso sees the Home Run Derby as a way to give back to the community, but he also gets the thrill of competing in an event he dreamed of taking part in since he was a child. “It’s a packed stadium, a sold-out stadium, and everybody’s watching the same thing,” the Mets […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso returning to Home Run Derby
Pete Alonso will end up returning to the Home Run Derby. Hours after being announced as the Mets’ lone representative at next week’s All-Star Game, Alonso revealed in an Instagram post that he will also be taking part in the Home Run Derby, a competition he has already won twice. Alonso’s Instagram post featured a […]
Pete Alonso’s Home Run Derby status dependent on All-Star nod
PITTSBURGH — Pete Alonso is waiting to qualify for the All-Star Game before considering whether to participate in the Home Run Derby. The Mets first baseman said Friday he’s taking the same approach as last season, waiting until the All-Star roster is announced before playing in his fourth consecutive Home Run Derby. Alonso won the […]
MLB makes drastic changes to Home Run Derby format
Major League Baseball has announced updated rules and a new format for the Home Run Derby, which will begin this summer. The league announced Sunday that attendees will be able to watch up to 40 pitches in a three-minute period during the first round and semifinals. This is followed by three bonus outs, and the […]
Yankees’ Aaron Judge not participating in Home Run Derby
Aaron Judge will undoubtedly be in Texas for the All-Star Game, but he won’t be taking part in the Home Run Derby. Judge announced Saturday that he would not be participating in the event despite leading the major leagues with 28 home runs, his most recent of which was over the right-field fence in the […]