Harper in a hometown Derby? He's in it to win it -- again
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are set to compete in the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
📍 Where it landed
Bryce Harper entered the 2026 Home Run Derby held at Citizens Bank Park in an attempt to win a second title. He was joined in the competition by teammate Kyle Schwarber and rookie Murakami.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (9)
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Breakout rookie Murakami completes HR Derby field MLB.com · 91d ago broke it first
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Harper in a hometown Derby? He's in it to win it -- again MLB.com · 91d ago broke it first
What happened
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- Primary Driver: Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are set to compete in the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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Philadelphia Phillies stars Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber have entered the 2026 Home Run Derby. The event will take place at Citizens Bank Park, making it a hometown appearance for Harper, who is seeking a second title.
Coverage from ESPN, MLB.com, and The New York Times highlights the decision of both Phillies players to participate. NBC Sports Philadelphia describes the event as 'fun,' while Inquirer.com notes that Schwarber considers a potential finals rematch to be 'awesome.' Attention now turns to the full field of competitors, which MLB.com reports has been completed with the addition of breakout rookie Murakami.
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Questions people are asking
Where will the 2026 Home Run Derby be held?
The event will be held at Citizens Bank Park.
Which Phillies players are participating?
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are both competing.
Who else has joined the Derby field?
Breakout rookie Murakami has completed the field.
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