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The previous biggest lead any team had ever blown in an All-Star Game: five, in 1955, when Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams powered the AL to a 5-0 lead with nine outs to go … and the NL came all the way back and won, 6-5, on a walk-off homer by Stan Musial … in the 13th inning.

Home Run Derby takes place Monday, July 14 to kick off the MLB All-Star break. The format for this year's competition remains the same as it did in 2024, where the top four hitters from the opening round will advance to the knockout bracket where there will be head-to-head matchups.

After sitting out the Home Run Derby, Pete Alonso showcased his power in the Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game with a three-run home run in Atlanta.

Pete Alonso’s All-Star highlights have typically come during Monday’s Home Run Derby. This year, the Mets slugger put his power on display in the All-Star Game. With the National League already holding a 2-0 lead,

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, tabbed as the American League’s starting pitcher, allowed two runs in a tough-luck first inning. National League leadoff man Shohei Ohtani fell behind 0-2 before slapping a single to center. Ronald Acuña Jr. also battled to two strikes before beating out a dribbler to second for an infield hit.

Turns out that the active shooter alert was a false alarm, but in real time it caused everyone at the Kentucky Expo Center a tangible sense of fear.

The field is set for the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby, which will take place Monday (8 p.m. ET, ESPN) at Truist Park in Atlanta. Here's a breakdown of the eight sluggers who are set to square off in this year's version of the annual power-hitting competition.