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2026 Home Run Derby features new format and prominent participants

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 5:41 PM

Last updated Jul 13, 2026

2026 Home Run Derby features new format and prominent participants

Summary

The 2026 Home Run Derby takes place tonight at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, showcasing eight competitors. Notable entrants include Phillies players Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, the latter leading MLB with 32 home runs this season. The event introduces a new format where each batter gets 20 swings in the first round, with outs returning after a decade of time-based rounds. Young players like Junior Caminero and Jordan Walker aim to challenge the veterans. The two finalists will compete for a $1 million prize.

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By the Numbers

•Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park starts tonight.
•Kyle Schwarber leads MLB with 32 home runs.
•Participants include Bryce Harper, Junior Caminero, and Jordan Walker.
•New format returns to outs instead of timed rounds.
•Finals offer a $1 million prize for the winner.

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5:41 PMYahoo Sports — Who’s Going to Win the 2026 Home Run Derby?

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Nothing screams baseball like home runs. Whether it’s a walk-off shot in the bottom of the ninth or a leadoff homer setting the tone, everybody stops what they’re doing when that crack echoes around the ballpark. For one night a year, there’s an event that purely focuses on swinging out of your shoes and hitting […] The post Who’s Going to Win the 2026 Home Run Derby? appeared first on The Lead.
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