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Schwarber, Alonso Will Skip Home Run Derby

  • Pete Alonso of the New York Mets and Kyle Schwarber of the Philadelphia Phillies announced on Sunday they will skip the 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta.
  • Both players opted to sit out the All-Star break to recharge and prepare themselves to contribute effectively to their teams in the latter half of the season.
  • Alonso, batting.287 with 20 home runs, enters his fifth All-Star appearance but chose to enjoy the festivities without Derby participation, while Schwarber, with 27 homers, made his third All-Star team and left open future Derby involvement.
  • The 2025 Home Run Derby will be held on Monday, July 14 at Truist Park, with committed participants including Ronald Acuña Jr., James Wood, and Cal Raleigh confirming their spots.
  • Their absence shifts the competition dynamic, while both players indicated potential Derby involvement depends on future All-Star Game locations, such as Citi Field, Fenway, or Wrigley Field.
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saturdaydownsouth.com broke the news in on Sunday, July 6, 2025.
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