Philadelphia Phillies stars Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber are set to compete in the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park as part of All-Star week. Harper, who won the Home Run Derby in 2018, returns to the event and is expected to headline a field that includes other top sluggers. Multiple outlets report Harper decided to participate in part because Phillies fans want to see him compete, and he has framed the moment as memorable for his family. Harper’s appearance also positions him as a candidate to become the first player to win the Home Run Derby twice for two different teams, a distinction highlighted by one report.
One source also details a pitching assignment for Harper, saying he will face pitches from a non-Phillies coach, with Dodgers coach Dino Ebel paired with Harper. Alongside Harper, Schwarber is also confirmed to be participating, giving the Phillies two high-profile representatives in the derby. Coverage across outlets includes tracker-style notes and live-updates framing as the event takes place in front of Harper’s home crowd in Philadelphia.
