Who is in the Home Run Derby? Tracking the rumors, confirmed participants for 2026 contest originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Baseballs will be flying at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, when eight of MLB's biggest power bats will step into the batter's box and chase the crown captured by Cal Raleigh last summer.
Following tradition, at least one hometown favorite will be among them. The Phillies have some prime Home Run Derby candidates, including Kyle Schwarber, so the local fans should have something to cheer for.
The derby is returning to a swings-based format rather than a time-based format, which should allow players to take their time in the box. All eight hitters will be figuring out how to take advantage of the new format in real time, which adds another layer of intrigue to the event.
Who's in this year's Home Run Derby? Here are the confirmed participants and the latest rumors.
Baseballs will be flying at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, when eight of MLB's biggest power bats will step into the batter's box and chase the crown captured by Cal Raleigh last summer.
Following tradition, at least one hometown favorite will be among them. The Phillies have some prime Home Run Derby candidates, including Kyle Schwarber, so the local fans should have something to cheer for.
The derby is returning to a swings-based format rather than a time-based format, which should allow players to take their time in the box. All eight hitters will be figuring out how to take advantage of the new format in real time, which adds another layer of intrigue to the event.
Who's in this year's Home Run Derby? Here are the confirmed participants and the latest rumors.
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