# Harper in a hometown Derby? He's in it to win it -- again

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-11 09:29 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 6 · Current Velocity: 5.51

## Executive Summary
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are set to compete in the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.

## Intelligence Brief
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 &amp;#039;fun,&amp;#039; while Inquirer.com notes that Schwarber considers a potential finals rematch to be &amp;#039;awesome.&amp;#039; Attention now turns to the full field of competitors, which MLB.com reports has been completed with the addition of breakout rookie Murakami.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### 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.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
Home Run Derby, Harper, Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, Breakout, Citizens Bank Park, Derby He, Phillies Harper, Did Don Mattingly, Kyle Schwarber's Home Run Derby

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Today | Did Don Mattingly leak Kyle Schwarber's Home Run Derby plans? | 2026-07-10 02:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivwFBVV95cUxNUjNFdE9xcm81Ql9PQ0QzLTF4dXJXV2RqTTM0TXk3N1lxMmptaS1pejgwbkdQMWJWTkZ3blFodnB5TWVnaURKS01Xay1KNXp4NXVmS3d5aUNUOHRfWGQwOXZBQWZVdXRlSGpwRGgxbkZpeU1vc2hFcmUxcW0wVlVZRzJTMXMtOTV1VmlsMEtyZl9ueExJVmFMRGRxMk5vR29URVNXNEY5dEZUNU5zSVFUYXdKNzRxNG1YZjBVUUhvVQ?oc=5) |
| NBC Sports Philadelphia | MLB dinger leader Kyle Schwarber joins Bryce Harper for ‘fun' CBP Derby | 2026-07-10 02:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxQOUtBaWVHS1M2bDZ4ZmFNV19FaDFhcTlmZkQ0bFRveE1hZ0JKMlhZMHJ4bjNGM2xlazVCVzI5dndUWC1PaXBoRWxza281Mm9XR1B5OTFVd0FHeE9SMzFnWEtjMXI0SVRMcmhaeE5uMDJsS0R1N3ZncDEwZnhiSVg0dGpOTHNKMUpESGtfZDBFblV4eFZZZmtMYXFON2FmTXg3djZqa3Y0RXk5WnRnNXRISnVCeVVzRk9sU01kUUlVSGbSAcgBQVVfeXFMTnpIRUh6cWNZN1M4TDNpM0lqbWhCLWZfVU5RclNnQkVPbTJOMXVNOENfd1Rfdkk5TFF1dTBrazNadmRSOW5sc0g0aHcxRDAxdzliVklXZmlBaV9xZEZfV0hQeVlTYU01azNVYkFJNGVteE9SdmxvbDJsZWtCQTBidFpyby1hUTczb2dUMHdjZk5MQjZ) |
| NBC Sports Philadelphia | Bryce Harper enters 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park | 2026-07-10 02:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiwAFBVV95cUxNb0xzUXdOaEp6MURDbUEyXzNNVDNpV0dncjZWVDJ5RUlOQU01RXRjUV9kN2tKNFJKczNlaEFKTE5KQjRkbDZ6aHVUNWFEUUVQVXg0WTVNX2IxMHBEcEpJOVkxRV9mRG5MQ2pqZWFsNFdrMXJHYTFhVGlieXp1UHdlc2pXY0NPQ0xPaDByWV91U1hPUFBqb2hURTJ6Y1MwLTZxTnVnbm0tTks4dHBqLXBLRkJuRUVXR2hvX0I4VG1zTEHSAcgBQVVfeXFMUEpTel90WjZHTzVRUjZBNml6VnVzQkRyOGNJY0lBbHJyWktkTXZVeE9ZRklUdmtXLWQ5Qnp1Wnh4X0xWVFFEODhBYnh4anU1V0RhWFJfQzgwWE1ZSUdNSTJkSnUtU1ZtWEgxTm1POU11eU11V0psSFhWb3RqOXNmUDB4X1hUMXBlWXVVajRfSldzak5) |
| The New York Times | Why Phillies’ Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber decided to compete in the Home Run Derby | 2026-07-10 02:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxNeFRwZy1MaDRmd2RqbnpZbDhzMS1YbUl2SFZtcjJHRUFJZjNiRmtCV09NMHVlMWt5MDdZY296UUdQVVo4NWx6TE9CX29RemtNT1RNQml5Z21pWGMza0VBMjNaRl9hLVI4NVRJRGlIT1RuUnA3UXRjMHBOdjU3X0pHN1JnZ0RwMm5FWERPSjhZQjVGZE54c2RQRXhiQm9USEtKWklwQ3Rsdw?oc=5) |
| Inquirer.com | Kyle Schwarber joins Bryce Harper in Home Run Derby, says a finals rematch would be ‘awesome’ | 2026-07-10 02:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipwFBVV95cUxPdmQ1aUtVb1hLR3F4ZlZBR2pHRTNQaC1nOXZLbE1TZHFvM3B5MkxSTzg5V3h2V1QzbGpRR1J4LUR4bzR4dDJmRmRvbTFreGMxSVdHWFItelp0emRpNkFPYTFjM3pPVGtibVNkUkpfOW1ld0hWTVlHbG4xU2h2LXFXYUZETmdwNHRLMXVrVnd4NEo5c243N21mNEhyUFM3Um5UUjJXWXpaRQ?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Phillies’ Bryce Harper to compete in Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park: ‘Sure why not?’ | 2026-07-10 02:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMimgFBVV95cUxPdVNGbVlUeEpETzJPa25xU2VEOG9IWlRIRjlJTFN4TnFJcjlHSmxjREsxZFVkRnd6Y3NqVmlZdFhnSi1VcXhSbGFzeHpOUGFYVk44QmF6MGJHVHQzczZ1bU9QS2lzcFBYUnE5a3lMOFV0XzhfN2dFYzlFN3BMa0FwaHdOX3BZc04xVFpnN29DSHN2N0ZOYkVid1Bn?oc=5) |
| ESPN | Phillies' Harper joins Home Run Derby in bid for second title | 2026-07-10 02:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxQelc0eFVvSkZRbVlPMFpvN1BoeDlYZXdVSUtUcnNQcFhDcU1oSm4wam5aM3ROSFgyVUU3NGdmLWtIbDVRWEpGc2xDYVQ2cldic052ZkVpMHlUdEk2d2I0TS1EQ1Ezam81dFVySHJPNWc0RDktT2dWWmNuNW5jWWEtcWFvaXlPS2tMWEFqNkhqN1h1ekZOeTlIbTc4R3BqOEE?oc=5) |
| MLB.com | Breakout rookie Murakami completes HR Derby field | 2026-07-10 02:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMid0FVX3lxTE42QkNwak9abDhWMUI0WUp5c2t0c1UwZ0l3NEJLZWZEX0ZjTGlJd3QtaTJ0bDRCaEZlaGJrQnN1UFVBa3dOSWJZYW5ITklWM3daNnJZa3hqZGM2VUJTbC1UZ1YwMDFFSWpnTHZrNWs0VjR5VklEUUtV?oc=5) |
| MLB.com | Harper in a hometown Derby? He's in it to win it -- again | 2026-07-10 02:40 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigAFBVV95cUxNSHlMbldtTDZURWtVek9MVENWYzZvLTMyZzJaUGlLZUdoZ2VfSTlGMHpXeGliTEdwRlowVHRnRldQT1lMQTU5WmdBRzRfWEdPOUh3Q1ZTYUxRVy1tVVA3UnJHSlFwLVlqRGdOd2FLRjRMT2ZkbnBtcGNhLTc2V3p4cQ?oc=5) |

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