Seattle’s Cal Raleigh won his first All-Star Home Run Derby after leading the big leagues in long balls going into the break, defeating Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero 18-15 in the final round.

The Seattle Mariners are set to begin the second half of the season with the first of a three-game series against the Houston Astros at 7:10 p.m. PT o

Randy Arozarena kept up his torrid home run pace with another blast as the Mariners beat the Astros on Friday.

Big Dumper helped drive a big boost to ratings for Monday night’s Home Run Derby. ESPN said that viewership for Cal Raleigh’s Home Run Derby victory was up 5% from 2024, according to Nielsen ratings.

Raleigh will serve as the starting catcher for the American League All-Star team on Tuesday night before the Mariners begin the second half of the season on Friday against the Houston Astros.

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game will take place Tuesday at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, but before that entree is everyone's favorite appetizer of hitting prowess: The 2025 Home Run Derby.