Major League Baseball removes clock from Home Run Derby format
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 1:08 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
MLB has announced a change in the Home Run Derby format for the upcoming All-Star event in 2026, eliminating the timer that previously added urgency to the competition. Critics, including notable commentators, argue that the removal of the clock could lead to a slower-paced event, reminiscent of pre-clock editions where hitters often took numerous pitches without swinging. The new format will feature a system based on a limited number of swings rather than outs, aiming to enhance the overall excitement of the event. This change has drawn mixed reactions from fans and analysts alike.
- •MLB is altering the Home Run Derby format for 2026.
- •The clock, which created urgency, has been removed.
- •The new format limits swings per hitter instead of counting outs.
- •Critics express concerns about a potential return to slower play.
- •This year's Home Run Derby is set for All-Star Monday.
- 1:08 PMCBS MLB — Snyder's Soapbox: Why MLB removing the clock from the Home Run Derby is a mistake
"If they needed a shortened clock, so be it, but we're back to watching guys taking pitches all night
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