Open Thread: 2026 Home Run Derby

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Today is the Home Run Derby, arguably the best part of the All Star Break. We’ve got a new format this year, removing the timer from the last couple seasons and going back to a swing limit.

Here are this year’s participants, which includes two Phillies (in Philadelphia) and a Yankee but still manages to be a very fun group of mashers:

1. Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
2. Bryce Harper, Phillies
3. Junior Caminero, Rays
4. Munetaka Murakami, White Sox
5. Jordan Walker, Cardinals
6. Jac Caglianone, Royals
7. Willson Contreras, Red Sox
8. Ben Rice, Yankees

The Home Run Derby is streaming exclusively on Netflix, with pre-event coverage starting at 7:00 PM ET and the main event starting at 8:00 PM.

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