Fans criticize Will Ferrell's role at the Home Run Derby on Netflix

The 2026 Home Run Derby, hosted by Netflix, faced backlash after Will Ferrell and other celebrities provided commentary during player introductions. Fans expressed their dissatisfaction with the forced nature of the segment, which included poor audio quality and unfunny jokes. Despite these issues, professional announcer Michael Buffer managed the official introductions. Matt Vasgersian and Elle Duncan later took over the broadcast, but the initial celebrity appearances drew negative responses from viewers. The Home Run Derby features significant rule changes this year, including the removal of a timing clock in favor of a pitch counter.

• 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — MLB fans panned Netflix’s forced Will Ferrell addition to the Home Run Derby