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The MLB Home Run Derby is undergoing its biggest transformation in a decade.
The latest tinkering for the MLB event, which will take place at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park, will be oriented around swings, not seconds. This year, baseball is completely eliminating the clock. Hitters will get 20 swings in Round 1, 15 swings in Round 2, and 15 in the final round. If a player homers on their last swing in any round, they get to keep going until they don't homer. There are no brackets in the opening round, and there is no bonus round.
The 2026 field includes some familiar faces to the derby, including 2018 winner and Bryce Harper of the host team Phillies and 2025 runner-up Junior Caminero of the Rays. Other participants include Ben Rice of the Yankees, Jac Caglianone of the Royals, Willson Contreras of the Red Sox and Jordan Walker of the Cardinals.
Here's everything you need to know about watching the Home Run Derby, including the full schedule and start times for all of All-Star Week.
The MLB Home Run Derby is undergoing its biggest transformation in a decade.
The latest tinkering for the MLB event, which will take place at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park, will be oriented around swings, not seconds. This year, baseball is completely eliminating the clock. Hitters will get 20 swings in Round 1, 15 swings in Round 2, and 15 in the final round. If a player homers on their last swing in any round, they get to keep going until they don't homer. There are no brackets in the opening round, and there is no bonus round.
The 2026 field includes some familiar faces to the derby, including 2018 winner and Bryce Harper of the host team Phillies and 2025 runner-up Junior Caminero of the Rays. Other participants include Ben Rice of the Yankees, Jac Caglianone of the Royals, Willson Contreras of the Red Sox and Jordan Walker of the Cardinals.
Here's everything you need to know about watching the Home Run Derby, including the full schedule and start times for all of All-Star Week.
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