A security delay caused rapper Jay-Z and the Yankee Stadium audience to wait four hours before his performance began.
On Christmas Eve 2015, I spent five hours in a disorganized line waiting for a gift‑wrapping service to begin.
Whether discussing the National League, American League, or even the Justice League, pitchers Dylan Cease and Cristopher Sánchez are expected to exit the game quickly—much like Conor McGregor’s recent bout.
After about thirty pitches, we placed a $50 wager on the National League at -135 odds via DraftKings.
James Carville remarked, “These people are incredibly foolish—I’m at a loss for words,” while President Trump commented, “They’re crazy, loco, cuckoo.”
Although Carville referenced the Democratic Party and Trump mentioned Iranian leaders, their comments could just as easily have applied to the Home Run Derby.
Certainly, it’s a lighthearted spectacle, and our decision to bet on it is equally whimsical.

