The 2026 Home Run Derby will mark the official kickoff for the All-Star festivities in Philadelphia. The field for the event is absolutely loaded with so many options for winners. Here’s a breakdown of all eight participants and how to watch the great show tonight.
The 2026 Home Run Derby will be exclusive to Netflix, a change from the other MLB All-Star festivities. A subscription will be needed to watch the event on Monday night; the All-Star game itself will be available for streaming and on cable.
Jac Caglianone has gone from one of the game’s most promising prospects to a Home Run Derby participant in less than one year. He has hit 15 HRs this season and 22 in his career.
Caglianone current betting odds: +700
Junior Caminero has dominated all season long, but specifically as of late. He recently had a streak where he hit 12 HRs in an 11 game span. In total, he has 28 HRs this season and 80 in his career.
Caminero current betting odds: +380
Willson Contreras has been one of the biggest bright spots for the Boston Red Sox in his first season with the team. He has 20 HRs this season with 192 in his career.
Contreras current betting odds: +1200
Bryce Harper will participate in his first derby as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. Taking in the Home Run Derby at his home park is nothing new; he won the event in 2013 in Washington as a member of the Nationals. Harper has 20 HRs this season and 383 total for his career.
Harper current betting odds: +900
Munetaka Murakami was one of the biggest stars in Japan before signing with the Chicago White Sox this winter. Expect him to put on a show in the derby tonight. He has hit 20 home runs through 60 games in his MLB rookie season.
Murakami current betting odds: +600
Ben Rice has been asked to carry the load for the New York Yankees after Aaron Judge went down with an injury. He has done just that, collecting 29 HRs. He has 62 in his career.
Rice current betting odds: +1000
Kyle Schwarber is the second Phillies player for the hometown crowd to cheer for. He is the favorite to win the event, and he leads the league with 32 HRs (372 career).
Schwarber current betting odds: +280
Jordan Walker has started off the 2026 season as good as anyone. His numbers this season have shown why he was such a highly touted prospect. He has 20 HRs in 2026, 49 in his career.
Walker current betting odds: +700
The 2026 Home Run Derby will be held under a new format than what fans are typically used to. Still, the pair of Phillies sluggers have to be the favorites in Philadelphia. Schwarber’s power and Harper’s showmanship should make for an awesome night in Philly.
For information on the new Home Run Derby format, click here.
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