Eight Sluggers Ready to Battle in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby

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Eight Sluggers Ready to Battle in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby

The 2026 MLB Home Run Derby features Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper, Junior Caminero, Jac Caglianone, Willson Contreras, Munetaka Murakami, Ben Rice and Jordan Walker. Citizens Bank Park hosts the star-studded event on July 13, with Netflix exclusively streaming the Derby for the first time. One champion will emerge from baseball's premier power showcase under the Philadelphia lights.

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