Will Kyle Schwarber be joining Bryce Harper for the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby in front of a home crowd at Citizens Bank Park on July 13?
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly appeared to have leaked that the MLB home run leader's plans to participate in the event following the Phillies' 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on July 9.
"I'm glad he's doing it, especially in Philly. Him and Kyle both, right?" Mattingly said when asked by a reporter about his thoughts on Harper participating in the Home Run Derby.
2026 MLB Home Run Derby field: Who is competing in Philly? Who isn't?
Based on Mattingly's reaction that followed, it appears he jumped the gun a bit: Schwarber has not announced whether he is adding the Home Run Derby to his All-Star Game schedule. Mattingly tried to backtrack his original statement by the time the next question was asked in Great American Ballpark.
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly appeared to have leaked that the MLB home run leader's plans to participate in the event following the Phillies' 1-0 win over the Cincinnati Reds on July 9.
"I'm glad he's doing it, especially in Philly. Him and Kyle both, right?" Mattingly said when asked by a reporter about his thoughts on Harper participating in the Home Run Derby.
2026 MLB Home Run Derby field: Who is competing in Philly? Who isn't?
Based on Mattingly's reaction that followed, it appears he jumped the gun a bit: Schwarber has not announced whether he is adding the Home Run Derby to his All-Star Game schedule. Mattingly tried to backtrack his original statement by the time the next question was asked in Great American Ballpark.
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