The 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, a highlight of All-Star Week, ignites Truist Park in Atlanta on July 14 at 8 p.m. ET. Eight sluggers, including local hero Matt Olson and MLB home run leader Cal Raleigh, will swing for the fences. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN, ESPN2, or stream it on fubo.

The lineup features seven first-time participants: James Wood, Brent Rooker, Junior Caminero, Oneil Cruz, Byron Buxton, Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Cal Raleigh, with Matt Olson as the sole veteran. Each player gets 40 pitches in the first round, with the top four advancing to the semifinals. The final round, with 27 pitches, crowns the champion.

Cal Raleigh, with 38 home runs in 2025, is a top contender but faces challenges as a switch-hitting catcher, a combo yet to win the Derby. Oneil Cruz, known for a 432-foot homer at 122.9 mph, brings raw power but may struggle with swing efficiency. Matt Olson, replacing Ronald Acuna Jr., carries hometown hopes.

The bracket pits James Wood against Brent Rooker, Junior Caminero versus Oneil Cruz, Byron Buxton against Jazz Chisholm Jr., and Cal Raleigh versus Matt Olson in the first round. Predictions favor Cruz for his explosive bat speed and Olson for his experience and home-field edge, despite the heat and humidity.

Fans anticipate a spectacle, with James Wood potentially hitting a 497-foot bomb and Byron Buxton possibly reaching 505 feet. Over/under for total homers is set at 240.5. The event, steeped in history with past winners like Ken Griffey Jr., promises thrilling moments and a new champion. Tune in to witness baseball’s power showcase.