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The National League bested the American League Tuesday night at Truist Park in Atlanta in one of the most entertaining All-Star Games in quite some time. The AL erased a 6-0 deficit in the final three innings,
Seattle Mariners star Cal Raleigh became the first catcher to win the event in its four decades of existence on Monday, edging Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero in the final, 18 to 15. Caminero would've been the youngest Derby champion ever at 22 years old.
"I think when he signed that contract, it unlocked something. I think it freed him up," ESPN's Jeff Passan said of the Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh.
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.
Four of five challenges of plate umpire Dan Iassogna’s calls were successful in the first All-Star use of the ABS system, which could make its regular-season debut next year.
Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh made a household name for himself by winning the Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta. With the win, he became the first catcher in baseball history to win the Derby,
Cincinnati Reds star Elly De La Cruz has turned down MLB Home Run Derby invitations three straight years but says he wants to eventually participate.
Monday night was Cal Raleigh's shining moment. By mashing a total of 54 home runs, the All-Star Seattle Mariners catcher won the 2025 Home Run Derby in resounding fashion. But while doing so, Raleigh's perfect (and hilarious) nickname of "Big Dumper" really came to prominence for a national audience.