Open Thread For Home Run Derby

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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 13: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies warms up before the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) | Getty Images

I’ll admit, I have no interest in the home run. I think my lack of interest comes, in part, from listening to Chris Berman saying back back back back back back, like he was a chicken. But, mostly, because it the home run derby is the same thing over and over.

But I realize, my experience isn’t everyone’s.

The players in the derby are:

Munetaka Murakami, White Sox
Kyle Schwarber, Phillies
Junior Caminero, Rays
Bryce Harper, Phillies
Jordan Walker, Cardinals
Willson Contreras, Red Sox
Jac Caglianone, Royals
Ben Rice, Yankees

Of course, maybe I’m not interested in the home run derby because I don’t care about any of the players in it. I don’t know who I would cheer for in that group. Hmmmm Bryce Harper? I don’t know. I have no allegiance to any of them.

But, if you are watching and want to chat, you can do it here.

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