This evening, eight of baseball’s top hitters will battle in Denver ahead of the All-Star Game on Tuesday.
The MLB Home Run Derby airs Monday night, with Shohei Ohtani leading a star-studded field of participants. Here’s how to watch.
Two years have passed since baseball’s biggest stars gathered for the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby. Major League Baseball’s Midsummer Classic is returning after last year’s pandemic forced the event to be canceled. For tonight’s Home Run Derby and Tuesday’s offensive fireworks during the All-Star Game, the location couldn’t be better.
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A recent Georgia election law restricts voting access, and critics say this law will disproportionately affect nonwhite people, so MLB moved the event to Denver. All-Star Game and Home Run Derby to be held at Colorado Rockies’ Coors Field. With its mile-high elevation, the thin air makes it the most hitter-friendly park in baseball, which is perfect for the Home Run Derby.
On Monday, July 12 ESPN will broadcast the Home Run Derby, followed by the All-Star Game on Tuesday, July 13 on Fox. The best way to watch the All-Star game without cable is by using this web page.
Who’s in the Home Run Derby?
Your 2021 Home Run Derby contestants are:
- Shohei Ohtani, Angels (32 HRs this year)
- Joey Gallo, Rangers (23)
- Matt Olson, Athletics (21)
- Salvador Perez, Royals (20)
- Pete Alonso, Mets (15)
- Trey Mancini, Orioles (15)
- Trevor Story, Rockies (11)
- Juan Soto, Nationals (11)
Who are the starters for the MLB All-Star Game?
For the National League, the starters are:
- Buster Posey, C (Giants)
- Freddie Freeman, 1B (Braves)
- Adam Frazier, 2B (Pirates)
- Nolan Arenado, 3B (Cardinals)
- Fernando Tatis Jr., SS (Padres)
- Ronald Acuña Jr., OF (Braves)
- Nick Castellanos, OF (Reds)
- Jesse Winker, OF (Reds)
For the American League, the starters are:
- Salvador Perez, C (Royals)
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B (Blue Jays)
- Marcus Semien, 2B (Blue Jays)
- Rafael Devers, 3B (Red Sox)
- Xander Bogaerts, SS (Red Sox)
- Mike Trout, OF (Angels)
- Aaron Judge, OF (Yankees)
- Teoscar Hernández, OF (Blue Jays)
- Shohei Ohtani, DH (Angels)
Mike Trout is injured and will not play. Shohei Ohtani, however, will do it all. The Major League leader in home runs at the break, and the owner of a 3.49 ERA as a starting pitcher, made history by becoming the first player to be selected to the All-Star Game as both a position player and a pitcher. He’ll hit and pitch in the All-Star Game, but not before participating in the Home Run Derby, too.
Which other players got picked for the All-Star Game?
You can see the full MLB All-Star Game rosters here, including reserves and pitchers.
How can I watch the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game?
The Home Run Derby is set for Monday at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m. ET) on ESPN, and the MLB All-Star Game will start on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. PT (7:30 p.m. ET) on Fox. Cable TV cord-cutters have a number of options for watching the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby via a live TV streaming service, detailed below. The catch is that not every service carries every local network, so check each one using the links below to make sure it carries Fox in your area.
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Sling TV
Carries Fox and ESPN for $50 a month
Sling TV’s $35-a-month Orange plan includes ESPN, and the $35-a-month Blue plan includes Fox. You can bundle the Orange and Blue plans together for $50 a month to increase your baseball viewing options. Sling TV offers Fox in only a handful of areas.
YouTube TV
Carries Fox and ESPN for $65 a month
YouTube TV costs $65 a month and includes Fox and ESPN. Plug in your ZIP code on its welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area.
FuboTV
Carries Fox and ESPN for $65 a month
FuboTV costs $65 per month and includes Fox and ESPN. Click here to see which local channels you get
Hulu with Live TV
Carries Fox and ESPN for $65 a month
Hulu with Live TV costs $65 a month and includes Fox and ESPN. Click the “View channels in your area” link on its welcome page to see which local channels are offered in your ZIP code
AT&T TV
Carries Fox and ESPN for $70 a month
AT&T TV’s basic $70-a-month package includes Fox and ESPN. You can use its channel lookup tool to see which local channels are available where you live.
