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How Philly fans and a Jordan Walker vs. Kyle Schwarber showdown made the new Home Run Derby format work

A high-stakes showdown between Jordan Walker and Kyle Schwarber has sparked praise for the Home Run Derby's new format.

By · Published July 14, 2026 at 09:27 UTC · Updated July 17, 2026 at 00:33 UTC

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📍 Where it landed

Jordan Walker upset Kyle Schwarber to become the first Home Run Derby champion for the Cardinals. Walker earned more money from the win than his 2026 salary and expressed hope that his victory inspires Black kids in baseball.

The new Derby format was described as providing drama and being better than previous versions.

Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.

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The story so far

Jordan Walker has won the Home Run Derby crown after defeating Kyle Schwarber. The event featured a narrow defeat for Schwarber, who responded by taking the high road following the competition.

Coverage from CBS Sports and MLB.com emphasizes that the new format delivered drama and was "way better than before." CBS Sports specifically notes that the involvement of Philadelphia fans and the Walker-Schwarber matchup contributed to the format's success. Further reporting from WSB-TV highlights Walker's connection to DeKalb County.

Coverage does not specify the exact structural changes to the format that produced these results.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 45d ago.

The obvious questions

Who won the Home Run Derby?

Jordan Walker defeated Kyle Schwarber to win the crown.

How was the new format received?

According to MLB.com, the new format delivered drama and was described as "way better than before."

How did Kyle Schwarber react to his loss?

Yahoo Sports reports that Schwarber took the high road after his narrow defeat.

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