Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber told reporters on Sunday that he doesn't plan to participate in this year's Home Run Derby.

Kyle Schwarber bats during the Home Run Derby on July 19, 2022. AP Had Schwarber’s total been counted correctly, he would have tied Pujols and forced a sudden death tiebreaker.

Albert Pujols beats Kyle Schwarber: Fans think Home Run Derby is fixed. No, the Home Run Derby is not fixed. Doing so in such a large-scale competition would be tough to accomplish, anyway.

Washington Nationals slugger Kyle Schwarber said he won't participate in the Home Run Derby in Denver next month, citing the toll the slugfest puts on a player's body.

Young fans at Truist Park shared their enthusiasm and opinions on baseball, with spirited support for players like Matt Olson and Kyle Schwarber.

Typically, there are two types of Home Run Derby participants. There are the burly sluggers like Pete Alonso, and there are the wiry elite athletes like Ken Griffey Jr. De La Cruz falls into the ladder category, but he also hits the ball harder than most of the players in that archetype.

Each player will get bonus pitches until they record three outs, which are any swings that don’t result in a home run. If a player hits a home run of at least 425 feet within the bonus period, it’s extended until they record a fourth out.

The lineup for the 2025 Home Run Derby was finalized Thursday, featuring eight of baseball's most powerful hitters. Current home-run leader Cal Raleigh is the +250 favorite on ESPN BET and theScore Bet.