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Top 5 Must-Watch MLB Games This Week (July 14–July 20, 2025)
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Baseball's midseason energy peaks this week as the league heads into All-Star festivities and key second-half matchups. From the Midsummer Classic to regional rivalries, here are five must-watch MLB games and events from July 14–20:
Home Run Derby — July 14
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Monday night at Truist Park in Atlanta kicks things off with the always fun Home Run Derby. Eight top sluggers will swing for the fences, including Ronald Acuña Jr. , Jazz Chisholm Jr. , Byron Buxton and James Wood. It's going tobe a show, especially with Acuña hitting in front of his home crowd. Watch on ESPN at 8 p.m. ET.
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MLB All-Star Game — July 15
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The 95th All-Star Game is at Truist Park too. Tarik Skubal starts for the AL and Paul Skenes makes history again as the youngest pitcher to start two All-Star Games for the NL. Aaron Judge and Gunnar Henderson will be in the lineup and it's gonna be star-studded. First pitch is at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
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Mets at Yankees — July 16–18
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The Subway Series heads back to the Bronx for three games. The Mets won the last one 6–5 thanks to a Jeff McNeil homer and both teams are near the top of their divisions. Juan Soto , now with the Mets on a record deal and Jasson Domínguez of the Yankees will try to deliver.
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Dodgers at Angels — July 18–20
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The Freeway Series goes to Anaheim for the only three-game set this season. The Dodgers have had the Angels' number but the Halos are looking for something to get their season going.
Cubs at White Sox — July 16–18
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The Crosstown Classic is back as the Cubs visit the South Side to play the White Sox. The Sox aren't in the playoffs but their young pitchers Shane Smith , Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon are looking good. The Cubs are trying to finish strong in the NL Central so this series is more than just bragging rights.
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