Walker’s Derby Win Opens Baseball Door for Black Youth
#BlackInBaseball #HomeRunDerbyJordan Walker won the Home Run Derby with six straight homers, earning $1 million. He hopes his victory inspires more Black kids to play baseball, as MLB’s Black player percentage rose to 6.8% in 2026. read more
Walker stuns Philly crowd with Derby victory
#HomeRunDerby #CardinalsJordan Walker homered on his last six swings to win the 2026 Home Run Derby, silencing Philadelphia fans who booed him. The 24-year-old Cardinal beat Kyle Schwarber in the final round, hitting eight homers to claim the title. read more
Phillies Harper, Schwarber ready for home Derby
#MLB #HomeRunDerbyBryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber will headline the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby in Philadelphia, with former participants sharing advice. Harper, who won in 2018, and Schwarber aim to thrill the crowd at Citizens Bank Park, embracing the electric home-field energy. read more
MLB Overhauls Home Run Derby, Drops Timed Format
#MLB #HomeRunDerbyMLB removes the clock for the 2026 Home Run Derby, giving each hitter 20 swings per round. The event airs on Netflix July 13 in Philadelphia. Tiebreakers rely on longest homer distance, with no bonus rounds. read more