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Home Run Derby 2026 features Kyle Schwarber and Munetaka Murakami

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 5:57 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Home Run Derby 2026 features Kyle Schwarber and Munetaka Murakami
Summary

The 2026 Home Run Derby is set for 8 p.m. ET Monday at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper, both Phillies, will participate as the first teammates since 2018. Among the other entrants are Junior Caminero, seeking redemption after last year's second-place finish, and Japanese rookie Munetaka Murakami. The event will debut a new outs-based format, moving away from the previous clock-based system, and will be streamed exclusively on Netflix for the first time. This year's Derby is expected to showcase powerful hitting in a venue known for its favorable conditions for home runs.

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  • •Home Run Derby starts at 8 p.m. ET Monday
  • •Kyle Schwarber leads MLB with 32 home runs this season
  • •Citizens Bank Park favors left-handed sluggers
  • •Munetaka Murakami returns after an injury
  • •Event features new outs-based format and Netflix broadcast
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  • 5:57 PMYahoo Sports — Home Run Derby 2026: Previewing the Derby field, from Kyle Schwarber to Munetaka Murakami to Junior Caminero
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The most whimsical, joy-oriented evening on the baseball calendar is nearly here.

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