New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso revealed that he won't be participating in the 2025 MLB Home Run Derby.

Two-time champ Pete Alonso of the New York Mets told reporters Sunday that he will skip the Home Run Derby in Atlanta, adding "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.

Pete Alonso will be in the All-Star Game, but he won’t be participating in the Home Run Derby. The first baseman has taken part in the competition four times and won it twice. This time, though, he said he values getting ready for the second half more.

The New York Mets will take on the New York Yankees in an MLB matchup on Sunday. This prediction features our best bet of the game.

The New York Yankees (48-41) and New York Mets (52-38) wrap up their 3-game series Sunday. First pitch from Citi Field in Flushing is set for 1:40 p.m. ET (MLB.TV Free Game of the Day). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Yankees vs. Mets odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Our Yankees vs. Mets predictions expect Aaron Judge and the Bombers' lineup to tee off on the Amazins' bullpen arms in the Subway Series finale today.