Shohei Ohtani isn't leading MLB in home runs at the All-Star break -- Who does, you ask? That would be Cal Raleigh, who is in the field -- but he is third in the majors at 32 homers. So: why isn't he in the 2025 Home Run Derby, set to start on Monday night at Truist Field in Atlanta?

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge have their reasons for not competing in the All-Star Home Run Derby, but MLB should do everything possible to get them in it.

Adrian Beltré and Mike Trout are among players with the most homers since 2000 to never participate in a Home Run Derby.

Why manager Aaron Boone did not choose Yankees superstar Aaron Judge for the MLB All-Star Game swing-off on Tuesday night

There were no baseball games for fans on Monday, but MLB fans had their fill of entertainment thanks to an ultra-competitive 2025 Home Run Derby at Truist Park in Atlanta.

During a contentious game the Padres won 5-3 on June 19, Suarez hit Ohtani in the shoulder with a 100-mph fastball. He was immediately thrown out of the game, and eventually suspended for two games. After he was hit, Ohtani waved off his dugout, telling them not to enter the field and confront the Padres.

Here's everything you need to know about the 2025 Home Run Derby, including TV channel, live stream, start time and participants.

Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani splashed his 32nd home run of the season into San Francisco’s McCovey Cove beyond the right-field wall.