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The 96th MLB All-Star Game is set for next week in Philadelphia and the main attraction, aside from the game, will be the annual Home Run Derby.
This year's competition won't only be special because it will be in Philly during the country's 250th anniversary, but since it will be held at one of the best stadiums for homers — Citizens Bank Park.
Here's a look at the format, which changed for the first time in a decade, and the participants named by MLB so far:
T-Mobile Home Run Derby will be July 13 at Citizens Bank Park.
For the first time, the derby will be streamed live on Netflix.
As of July 8, only three players have committed to participating in the derby.
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, who is fourth in the MLB with 26 homers, said last week he would participate for a second time. The 22-year-old slugger finished as a runner-up last year.
New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice confirmed that he would also participate. Rice comes into play on July 7 with 25 home runs, which is tied for fifth most in MLB.
Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone was announced by MLB as the third participant in the competition on July 8. The young slugged known for his scorching batted ball numbers has 14 home runs on the season.
A total of eight players will participate in the competition.
As of now, neither player has committed to taking part in the derby at their home stadium.
Harper said he would consider participating if he was able to find someone to throw to him. The two-time MVP last participated in 2018 when he won the derby as a member of the Nationals in Washington.
The derby runner up that year? Fittingly, Schwarber while as a member of the Chicago Cubs.
Schwarber recently said he would take part only if he wasn't having issues with his back, which has caused him to miss a handful of recent games.
The designated hitter currently leads the big leagues with 30 homers, while Harper is 11th with 20 longballs.
According to Jon Becker of Fangraphs, here's who won't be participating this year after recently saying no to the competition:
MLB is switching things up this year and eliminating the time element that has been in place since 2015.
Instead of trying to hit as many homers as possible during timed rounds, participants will start each round with a finite number of swings:
All swings will count against a player’s swing allotment, whether it results in a homer or not. However, a player who homers on his final swing of a round can keep swinging until he doesn't hit one out, according to MLB.
The players with the top four home run totals from the first round will advance to the semifinals, where they’ll be seeded based on their first-round homer totals. They will face off head-to-head to determine the two finalists. Here is the seeding:
Ties in the first round will be broken by home run distance, with the player who hit the longest homer among the tied participants advancing. In the se
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Who is in the Home Run Derby 2026? Check Home Run Derby player tracker
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This year's competition won't only be special because it will be in Philly during the country's 250th anniversary, but since it will be held at one of the best stadiums for homers — Citizens Bank Park.
Here's a look at the format, which changed for the first time in a decade, and the participants named by MLB so far:
When is in the Home Run Derby 2026?
T-Mobile Home Run Derby will be July 13 at Citizens Bank Park.
What channel is the Home Run Derby on?
For the first time, the derby will be streamed live on Netflix.
How to watch Home Run Derby 2026?
- Date: Monday, July 13
- Time: 8 p.m. ET
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
- Location: Philadelphia
- Stream: Netflix
Who is in the Home Run Derby 2026?
As of July 8, only three players have committed to participating in the derby.
Junior Caminero
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero, who is fourth in the MLB with 26 homers, said last week he would participate for a second time. The 22-year-old slugger finished as a runner-up last year.
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Ben Rice
New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice confirmed that he would also participate. Rice comes into play on July 7 with 25 home runs, which is tied for fifth most in MLB.
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Jac Caglianone
Kansas City Royals first baseman/outfielder Jac Caglianone was announced by MLB as the third participant in the competition on July 8. The young slugged known for his scorching batted ball numbers has 14 home runs on the season.
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A total of eight players will participate in the competition.
Will Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber participate in the Home Run Derby?
As of now, neither player has committed to taking part in the derby at their home stadium.
Harper said he would consider participating if he was able to find someone to throw to him. The two-time MVP last participated in 2018 when he won the derby as a member of the Nationals in Washington.
The derby runner up that year? Fittingly, Schwarber while as a member of the Chicago Cubs.
Schwarber recently said he would take part only if he wasn't having issues with his back, which has caused him to miss a handful of recent games.
The designated hitter currently leads the big leagues with 30 homers, while Harper is 11th with 20 longballs.
Who won't be the the Home Run Derby?
According to Jon Becker of Fangraphs, here's who won't be participating this year after recently saying no to the competition:
- Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs
- Shea Langeliers, Athletics
- Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
- Nick Kurtz, Athletics
2026 Home Run Derby format
MLB is switching things up this year and eliminating the time element that has been in place since 2015.
Instead of trying to hit as many homers as possible during timed rounds, participants will start each round with a finite number of swings:
- Round 1: 20 swings
- Round 2: 15 swings
- Final round: 15 swings
All swings will count against a player’s swing allotment, whether it results in a homer or not. However, a player who homers on his final swing of a round can keep swinging until he doesn't hit one out, according to MLB.
The players with the top four home run totals from the first round will advance to the semifinals, where they’ll be seeded based on their first-round homer totals. They will face off head-to-head to determine the two finalists. Here is the seeding:
- No. 1 vs. No. 4
- No. 2 vs. No. 3
Ties in the first round will be broken by home run distance, with the player who hit the longest homer among the tied participants advancing. In the se
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Who is in the Home Run Derby 2026? Check Home Run Derby player tracker
Continue reading...
