Harper in a hometown Derby? He's in it to win it -- again
Phillies stars Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are set to compete in the 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
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📍 Where it landed
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber entered the 2026 Home Run Derby held at Citizens Bank Park. Rookie Murakami joined the field to complete the competition.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 54d ago, after coverage quieted.
The reporting (9)
- Did Don Mattingly leak Kyle Schwarber's Home Run Derby plans? USA Today · 57d ago
- MLB dinger leader Kyle Schwarber joins Bryce Harper for ‘fun' CBP Derby NBC Sports Philadelphia · 57d ago
- Bryce Harper enters 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park NBC Sports Philadelphia · 57d ago
- Why Phillies’ Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber decided to compete in the Home Run Derby The New York Times · 57d ago
- Kyle Schwarber joins Bryce Harper in Home Run Derby, says a finals rematch would be ‘awesome’ Inquirer.com · 57d ago
- Phillies’ Bryce Harper to compete in Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park: ‘Sure why not?’ The New York Times · 57d ago
- Phillies' Harper joins Home Run Derby in bid for second title ESPN · 57d ago
- Breakout rookie Murakami completes HR Derby field MLB.com · 57d ago
- Harper in a hometown Derby? He's in it to win it -- again MLB.com · 57d ago
What happened
Bryce Harper has entered the 2026 Home Run Derby, which will be held at Citizens Bank Park. He is joined by teammate and MLB dinger leader Kyle Schwarber.
The field was finalized with the addition of rookie Murakami. Coverage from MLB.com and ESPN emphasizes Harper's bid for a second title.
Reports from The New York Times and NBC Sports Philadelphia highlight the players' decisions to compete, while Inquirer.com notes Schwarber's interest in a potential finals rematch. Attention now turns to the competition at Citizens Bank Park and whether Don Mattingly leaked Kyle Schwarber's participation plans, as questioned by USA Today.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 54d ago.
Questions people are asking
Where will the 2026 Home Run Derby take place?
The event will be held at Citizens Bank Park.
Which Phillies players are participating?
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are both competing in the event.
Who completed the Home Run Derby field?
The field was completed by breakout rookie Murakami.
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