Star Home Run Derby is fast approaching -- and the field is starting to take shape.  Braves hometown hero Ronald Acuna Jr. became the first player to commit to the event, which will be held at Truist Park in Atlanta on July 14 (8 p.

Which MLB sluggers will be swinging for the fences in Atlanta? Here's everything to know for the 2025 Home Run Derby.

Cruz, 26, will join Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. as the latest participants in the annual slugging contest.

Superstars such as Ken Griffey Jr. and Aaron Judge are MLB Home Run Derby champions. Learn more about the fan favorite event now.

Thus far, the players announced to be participating include Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., Seattle Mariners catcher and MLB's current home run leader Cal Raleigh, and Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood, though there are more names set to be revealed in the coming days.

Shohei Ohtani greeted Jacob Misiorowski with a leadoff homer, but the Milwaukee Brewers' rookie phenom got the last word. After allowing Ohtani's 431-foot blast, Misiorowski responded with another dominant outing. “It’s Shohei Ohtani,” Misiorowski said.

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz, known more for delivering hard-hit homers than producing them in quantity, was added Tuesday to next week's Home Run Derby in Atlanta. He is the fifth player named as a participant in Monday's event at Truist Park,

The San Diego Padres beat the Arizona Diamonbacks, 1-0, on Tuesday evening and improved to 48-42 on the year. Additionally, an outfielder has made it clear tha