Which Home Run Derby slugger is best suited to take advantage of the new rules?

With hitters limited to a set number of swings per round, endurance will matter less than pure, raw power in this year's new-look Derby.

Bryce Harper is the top pick to win the 2026 Home Run Derby in his home ballpark at +800

Bryce Harper headlines the Home Run Derby as a former winner in his home ballpark, with new swing-limit rules replacing the timed format on Netflix.

Home Run Derby Starts Tonight — And It Reveals the Secret Behind Baseball’s Biggest Power Hitters

The biggest swings of MLB All-Star Week aren’t just entertaining—they’re a masterclass in how elite athletes generate explosive power. As the Home Run Derby takes center sta

Home Run Derby 2026: Philadelphia fans mercilessly boo players not named Kyle Schwarber or Bryce Harper but can't deter Jordan Walker

Philly fans are gonna Philly fan. With home team heroes Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper participating in Monday's MLB Home Run Derby, fans at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park turned one of baseball's biggest celebrations into a boo-fest.