Harper in a hometown Derby? He's in it to win it -- again
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber headline the Home Run Derby field at Citizens Bank Park.
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The brief
Bryce Harper will compete in the upcoming Home Run Derby hosted at Citizens Bank Park. He joins Kyle Schwarber in the event, with both players aiming for a victory in the competition. Rookie Murakami has also been named to the field, completing the list of participants.
Coverage from Inquirer.com, The New York Times, ESPN, and MLB.com focuses on Harper’s return to the event as he pursues a second title. Reports note the possibility of a finals rematch between Harper and Schwarber, an outcome described in reporting as a potential point of interest. Future developments will center on the performance of the full field of participants.
Coverage does not yet specify the complete bracket or the final order of play for the event.
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Quick answers
Who is competing in the Home Run Derby?
Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and rookie Murakami are confirmed to participate.
Where is the Home Run Derby being held?
The event is scheduled to take place at Citizens Bank Park.
Has Bryce Harper competed in the event before?
Yes, coverage confirms Harper is competing in a bid for his second title.
Coverage (7)
- Bryce Harper enters 2026 Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park NBC Sports Philadelphia · 1d ago
- Why Phillies’ Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber decided to compete in the Home Run Derby The New York Times · 1d ago
- Kyle Schwarber joins Bryce Harper in Home Run Derby, says a finals rematch would be ‘awesome’ Inquirer.com · 1d ago
- Phillies’ Bryce Harper to compete in Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park: ‘Sure why not?’ The New York Times · 1d ago
- Phillies' Harper joins Home Run Derby in bid for second title ESPN · 1d ago
- Breakout rookie Murakami completes HR Derby field MLB.com · 1d ago
- Harper in a hometown Derby? He's in it to win it -- again MLB.com · 1d ago
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