Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton, a Georgia native, will partake in the 2025 Home Run Derby. Major League Baseball made the announcement on Monday, a week before the Derby is slated to be held at Truist Park, the regular-season home of the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. is a man of many talents, as evidenced by a resume that includes five All-Star selections, NL Rookie of the Year award, NL MVP and a World Series ring in eight MLB seasons.

The MLB All-Star break is rapidly approaching, which means it’s almost time for the 2025 MLB T-Mobile Home Run Derby. The annual slugfest will take place at 8 p.m. ET on Monday, July 14 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. Has Unexpected 2025 Home Run Derby Odds originally appeared on Athlon Sports. If you believe New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. will win the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby, you might find yourself in rare company.

Rooker and Chisholm were added Thursday to the list of derby participants, completing the eight-player field. The event will take place Monday night in Atlanta ahead of Tuesday night’s All-Star Game.

Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is adding his name to the list of Home Run Derby participants. Rooker announced Thursday that he’s participating in the event, which takes place Monday in Atlanta. "Competing in the Home Run Derby has always been a dream of mine,