The hometown favorite, Acuña has been one of the best hitters in the majors since returning from his second ACL surgery. This will be his third career Home Run Derby; he lost to Mets first baseman Pete Alonso in both 2019 and 2022. With the event taking place in Atlanta, the timing is right for him to finally take the prize.

Twins outfielder and Georgia native Byron Buxton will hit in the Home Run Derby at the All-Star Game festivities in Atlanta.

Major League Baseball’s 2025 All-Star Game in Atlanta is taking shape with this week’s announcement of starters and full rosters for the American and National League teams.

For the first time since the turn of the century, MLB's All-Star Game will be held in Atlanta -- the first ever at Truist Park since its opening in 2017. All-Star festivities begin July 11 and culminate in the Midsummer Classic on July 15,