The Philadelphia Phillies have the National League East lead entering play on Monday. Kyle Schwarber and Zack Wheeler were named All-Stars, but Schwarber has made it clear where he stands on the home run derby.

Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber told reporters on Sunday that he doesn't plan to participate in this year's Home Run Derby.

Young fans at Truist Park shared their enthusiasm and opinions on baseball, with spirited support for players like Matt Olson and Kyle Schwarber.

Typically, there are two types of Home Run Derby participants. There are the burly sluggers like Pete Alonso, and there are the wiry elite athletes like Ken Griffey Jr. De La Cruz falls into the ladder category, but he also hits the ball harder than most of the players in that archetype.

Each player will get bonus pitches until they record three outs, which are any swings that don’t result in a home run. If a player hits a home run of at least 425 feet within the bonus period, it’s extended until they record a fourth out.

The Phillies haven't been able to take control of the division but Kyle Schwarber has been on a tear, with another long homer Friday.

The lineup for the 2025 Home Run Derby was finalized Thursday, featuring eight of baseball's most powerful hitters. Current home-run leader Cal Raleigh is the +250 favorite on ESPN BET and theScore Bet.

Seattle catcher Cal Raleigh successfully used the robot umpire to gain a strikeout for pitcher Tarik Skubal in the first inning of the All-Star Game. He changed an 0-2 pitch to a strike on