Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernandez wins 2024 Home Run Derby
The winner of the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby is Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, who defeated Kansas City Royals phenom Bobby Witt Jr. in a thrilling game at Globe Life Field on Monday night. This year’s derby had a new format, with the top four teams progressing to the semi-finals before playing each […]
Teoscar Hernandez edges out Bobby Witt Jr. for narrow Home Run Derby win
ARLINGTON, Texas — Teoscar Hernandez of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the final round of the Home Run Derby on Monday night, beating hometown star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals, 14-13. The 31-year-old Hernandez hit a total of 49 home runs over three rounds at 3.98 mph, becoming the first Dodgers player […]
Mets’ Pete Alonso eliminated in first round of Home Run Derby
ARLINGTON, Texas — Pete Alonso made history in the Home Run Derby, but it wasn’t enough. Alonso, who was seeking a third Derby victory to tie Ken Griffey Jr. for the most all-time, was hit by 12 home runs in the first round at Globe Life Field on Monday before quietly exiting the tournament. Simply […]
MLB Home Run Derby national anthem singer’s performance faces criticism on social media
The MLB Home Run Derby wasn’t a huge success on Monday night, as singer Ingrid Andres was heavily criticized for singing the national anthem at Globe Life Field. Andres, a 32-year-old singer-songwriter who has had a Billboard Hot 100 hit, stood between the pitcher’s mound and home plate and began to sing. From the start, […]
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 […]