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- Mets slugger Pete Alonso won't take part in 2025 Home Run Derby</p>
<p>Steve Gardner, USA TODAY July 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM</p>
<p>Two-time Home Run Derby champion Pete Alonso won't be going for title No. 3 at this year's MLB All-Star Game in Atlanta.</p>
<p>The New York Mets first baseman has declined an invitation to the July 14 slugfest, ending his five-year streak of participating. Alonso won the competition in 2019 and 2021.</p>
<p>"I just decided not to do it this year," Alonso told reporters on Sunday, July 6. "I have never really fully enjoyed the three off days, so I just want to be in the best possible position to help this team win in the second half."</p>
<p>Alonso will still be part of the festivities in Atlanta after being selected to the NL All-Star team for the fifth time.</p>
<p>Alonso is off to an excellent start this season, posting a .267/.380/.543 slash line with 20 home runs and 73 RBIs.</p>
<p>"I'm in a groove with certain things. I definitely will do it again," he said of the Derby. "It doesn't mean no forever."</p>
<p>Mets first baseman Pete Alonso flips his bat after hitting a three-run home run against the Dodgers in a June 4, 2025, game at Dodger Stadium.Kyle Schwarber declines HR Derby invite</p>
<p>Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, who ranks third in the National League with 27 home runs, also said Sunday he won't compete in the Home Run Derby.</p>
<p>The three-time All-Star and two-time Derby participant could return next year though, especially with the festivities being held in Philadelphia. Schwarber is a free agent at the end of this season, but the Phillies are expected to make a strong bid to re-sign him.</p>
<p>Other star players who've indicated they won't be taking part in the Derby include Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and last year's winner, Teoscar Hernandez.</p>
<p>2025 Home Run Derby participants</p>
<p>So far, MLB has received commitments from three players for the eight open spots in the Home Run Derby:</p>
<p>Cal Raleigh, Seattle Mariners</p>
<p>Ronald Acuna Jr., Atlanta Braves</p>
<p>James Wood, Washington Nationals</p>
<p>When is the 2025 All-Star Home Run Derby?</p>
<p>MLB's Home Run Derby, held annually the day before the All-Star Game, will take place on Monday, July 14, from Truist Park in Atlanta.</p>
<p>How to watch 2025 All-Star Home Run Derby</p>
<p>The Home Run Derby will be broadcast live on ESPN with Karl Ravech on play-by-play and Eduardo Perez and Todd Frazier providing commentary.</p>
<p>Date/time: July 14 at 8 p.m. ET</p>
<p>TV: ESPN</p>
<p>Streaming: ESPN+, Fubo</p>
<p>This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Pete Alonso passes on this year's All-Star Game Home Run Derby</p>
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