Home Run Derby faces mixed feelings ahead of 2026 event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:00 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Home Run Derby is set to take place at Coors Field in Denver in July 2026. Changes to the format, including a switch from time limits to a set number of swings, have led some fans to express concerns about the event's excitement level., Hunter Goodman, currently tied for fourth in major league home runs, was not selected as a participant, raising further questions about the selection process. Despite these concerns, prominent names like Jordan Walker are still expected to participate, ensuring some level of excitement around the event.
- •Home Run Derby scheduled for July 2026 at Coors Field.
- •Format change includes limited swings rather than time limits.
- •Hunter Goodman, fourth in home runs, omitted from participant list.
- •Jordan Walker and other notable players still expected to compete.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Purple Row After Dark: Is the Derby still a Home Run?
"The format keeps changing and the participant selection process is pretty opaque, is there a better way?
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