MLB has announced significant changes to the format and rules of the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby. The new rules and format will be revealed on ESPN's Baseball Tonight and Sunday Night Baseball broadcast, with coverage starting at 6p ET on June 30. One of the major changes includes the first round no longer being head-to-head, with the top four totals advancing instead. The announcement is seen as a strategic move by ESPN and MLB to generate interest and viewership for the event.
MLB has announced a modified format for the Home Run Derby. The biggest change is the first round is no longer head to head, with the top 4 totals advancing. How do we like the new rules? (Via @MLB_PR) https://t.co/KaZhKavrgX
MLB has announced a modified format for the Home Run Derby. The biggest change is the first round is no longer head to head, with the top 4 totals advancing. How do we like the new rules? https://t.co/QyPdb8rhpL
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MLB has announced new rules and format to the Home Run Derby which will take effect during this year's event. https://t.co/DsmzZfTJqZ
Revealing new Home Run Derby rules, format on ‘Baseball Tonight’ seems like a smart play for ESPN, MLB https://t.co/0JGah0iiso
Programming alert: New rules & a new format for the 2024 T-Mobile Home Run Derby will be announced on ESPN's Baseball Tonight & #SundayNightBaseball broadcast ⚾ Sunday | Coverage starting at 6p ET | ESPN https://t.co/MWW7hV99Wn