Mike Trout Returns to the All-Star Game and Leads Off for the AL

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Mike Trout Returns to the All-Star Game and Leads Off for the AL

Mike Trout is back in the All-Star Game for the first time since 2019 and will lead off for the American League in Philadelphia. The Angels star enters with a .237 average, 18 home runs, 39 RBI and a .863 OPS in 2026. Trout also earned his 12th All-Star selection, reinforcing his continued star power.

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Jordan Walker Headlines 2026 Home Run Derby Recap

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Jordan Walker stunned the Philadelphia crowd by defeating Kyle Schwarber 12-11 to win the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park. Walker became the first Cardinals player to capture the title, finishing with a late surge in the new swing-based format as the event made its Netflix debut during All-Star Week in Philadelphia for the first time.

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Barry Bonds Praises Jordan Walker for Winning “Greatest Home Run Derby” Ever

Bonds, MLB's all-time leader in home runs, was thoroughly impressed by Walker's stunning comeback win over Kyle Schwarber in the final. "You were so calm. To come back from 11 with only 15 swings, brother, you got my trophy too," Bonds said to a beaming Walker, who became the first Cardinals player to win the Derby.

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Rice was eliminated in the first round after hitting only seven homers, the lowest among all competitors. However, he was satisfied overall, especially when he shared the moment with his father, who pitched to him. "I stepped out there and just looked at my dad. We just smiled at each other, and we're like, ‘Let's go, let's take some swings'."

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Jordan Walker Wins $1 Million With Home Run Derby Win, Kyle Schwarber Takes Home $500,000

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Jordan Walker Wins $1 Million With Home Run Derby Win, Kyle Schwarber Takes Home $500,000

Walker's million-dollar payout meant he made more money from winning the Derby than he is making with the Cardinals this season ($799,400). Schwarber earned $500,000 for finishing as the runner-up. Junior Caminero won an additional $100,000 after hitting the longest homer of the night at 491 feet. Everyone who finished third through eighth received $150,000 each.


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