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Major League Basebal's 2022 Home Run Derby is set for Monday night at Los Angeles' Dodger Stadium. Headlining the eight-slugger field is New York Mets star Pete Alonso, who is trying to become the first hitter ever to win three consecutive MLB Home Run Derbies (only Ken Griffey Jr. has three total Derby wins). Alonso prevailed in 2019 and last year (no All-Star events were held in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic). 

Joining Alonso in this year's field of eight are Juan Soto of the Nationals, Ronald Acuña Jr. of the Braves, Kyle Schwarber of the Phillies, Albert Pujols of the Cardinals, Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez, José Ramírez of the Guardians, and former Dodger and current Ranger Corey Seager. 

Here's how you can watch this year's Home Run Derby:

Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles | When: 8 p.m. ET; Monday, July 18 TV channel: ESPN | Live stream: fuboTV (try for free) Live updates: Follow here Highlights: CBS Sports HQ

Participants are seeded for the opening round based on the number of home runs they hit this season as of July 13.

Here's how the Derby works these days: 

According to Caesars Sportsbook, Alonso is the favorite to take him that elusive third straight title. Here are the full odds for Monday's showdown: 

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