Why the New Home Run Derby Rules Saved the Event | D-Fish & Decker

Jordan Walker made history as the first St. Louis Cardinal to ever win the Home Run Derby, securing the title with a dramatic $1 million walk-off home run. The event featured a return to "old school" rules that emphasized majestic hits over a timed clock, though many players struggled with the nearly invisible half-pink "magenta ball". While the Netflix broadcast debut received praise for its overall quality, it was also critiqued for its heavy ad presence, distracting camera cuts, and mid-derby player interviews. Ben Stevens fills in for Derek Fisher on this episode on the D-Fish & Decker show. 00:00 Jordan Walker’s Historic Win 00:43 Backwards Hats and Swagger 02:16 The Great Goatee Debate 03:07 Dramatic Final Round Audio 05:28 The Invisible Magenta Ball 07:12 Reviewing New Derby Rules 09:04 Massive 491-Foot Home Run 10:48 Restoring The Home Run 12:20 Netflix Broadcast Review 13:51 Feedback for On-Air Talent 15:28 Missing the Iconic Calls 16:38 Philadelphia Crowd's Heated Energy 17:39 Personal Home Run Stories Thumbnail images provided by Getty Images. Subscribe for the latest Los Angeles sports news and videos!!! WEEKDAY SCHEDULE: D-Fish & Decker | 6:00 am to 10:00 am PST Brock & Alex | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm PST D-Mac & Reiter | 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm PST James Koh | 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm PST Watch live on Twitch at   / thefanla   Follow 97.1 The Fan LA on social media:   / thefanla     / thefanla   https://x.com/TheFanLA   / thefan_la   https://www.threads.com/@thefanla