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Historic Home Run Derby Honors Legends Aaron and Ruth

7/4/2025

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Legends Honored Tonight

Get ready for a historic night at the 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta on July 14! Major League Baseball will pay tribute to legends Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth, with National League players donning No. 44 and American League players sporting No. 3. This heartfelt homage celebrates their monumental achievements and the enduring legacy of baseball.

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James Wood Shines

James Wood, the electrifying star of the Washington Nationals, is set to light up the 2025 Home Run Derby on July 14 in Atlanta. Joining forces with Ronald Acuña Jr. and Cal Raleigh, Wood's remarkable season, featuring 22 home runs, positions him as a formidable contender, following in the footsteps of Nationals legends Soto and Harper.

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Legends Honored Tonight

Get ready for a historic night at the 2025 Home Run Derby in Atlanta on July 14! Major League Baseball will pay tribute to legends Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth, with National League players donning No. 44 and American League players sporting No. 3. This heartfelt homage celebrates their monumental achievements and the enduring legacy of baseball.

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