Former Appling County Star Swinging in HR Derby Monday

Former Appling County star swinging in HR Derby Monday

APPLING COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) — Former Appling County High School baseball superstar Byron Buxton will be competing in Monday's Home Run Derby in Atlanta. As part of Buxton's second All-Star selection, the homegrown talent will get to swing for the fences in his first Home Run Derby appearance. Buxton was selected with the second overall pick by the Minnesota Twins in the 2012 MLB Draft out of Appling County High School, where he also played footba…

Georgia governor celebrates MLB All-Star Game's return to Atlanta after 2021 voting law controversy

MLB brings the 2025 All-Star Game to Atlanta after moving the 2021 event due to Georgia's voting law, marking the third time the city will host baseball's Midsummer Classic.

Home Run Derby 2025: Cal Raleigh and company take their swings in Atlanta

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game will take place in Atlanta on Tuesday, but fans will get a great appetizer Monday with the Home Run Derby at Truist Park.

Poll: Who Will Win The 2025 Home Run Derby?

The 2025 home run derby takes place tonight at 7pm Central as part of the 2025 All-Star festivities in Atlanta. The field of eight consists of… Byron Buxton, Twins Junior Caminero, Rays Jazz Chisholm Jr., Yankees Oneil Cruz, Pirates Matt Olson, Braves Cal Raleigh, Mariners Brent Rooker, Athletics James Wood, Nationals Per MLB.com, here is the format: “In the first round, the eight players each have three minutes or 40 pitches (whichever comes f…

Everything to know about the 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby (8 p.m. ET on ESPN)

MLB's biggest fireworks show of the summer takes place a little more than a week after July 4. The 2025 T-Mobile Home Run Derby is tonight. Eight of the best sluggers in baseball will be swinging for the fences inside Truist Park in Atlanta.