For all the eye-opening things he can do in the batter’s box during games, some of Oneil Cruz’s most awe-inspiring shots have come during batting practice. Whether it is hitting the third deck in multiple ballparks or the truck at American Family Field,

No Pete Alonso, no problem. The 2025 Home Run Derby got a massive power boost Tuesday when Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz was announced for the event. Cruz will join a suddenly stacked group of power hitters in the contest, which includes Cal Raleigh, James Wood, Byron Buxton and Ronald Acuña Jr.

The Arizona Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez is not in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby field, which prompted outrage from baseball fans on social media.

Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz has been added to Monday's Home Run Derby in Atlanta. He joins Cal Raleigh, Ronald Acuña Jr., Byron Buxton and James Wood.

Also competing are Atlanta's Ronald Acuña Jr., Minnesota's Byron Buxton, Seattle's Cal Raleigh and Washington's James Wood.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández is the reigning Derby champion after beating Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. in the 2024 final. He does not plan to defend his title this year. Here's every slugger who has been announced to be competing in this year's event.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Oneil Cruz unleashed a rocket from the outfield on Sunday, firing a 105.2 MPH throw to gun down Seattle’s J.P. Crawford at home plate.

The MLB All-Star Break is set to begin Sunday and catcher Cal Raleigh will be one of eight competitors in the 2025 Home Run Derby. The Home Run Derby is set to take place at 5 p.m. PT on Monday, and Raleigh appears to be the betting odds favorite according to post sports books.