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Home Run Derby

Participants 2026 Home Run Derby Cal Raleigh Winners Player Performance 2023 Participants Player Performances 2026 Format Changes 2025 Participation Byron Buxton Past Winners Pitching Strategies Legends Game Event Preparation Player Persona Event Format Winning Strategies Semi-Finalists Event Participation Semifinals Format 2026 Event 2023 Event Strategy Jordan Walker Tampa Bay Rays Brent Rooker Young Players 2023 Home Run Derby 2018 Championship Player Reactions Friendly Rivalry 2023 2025 Edition Father-Son Relationships Participant Performance Pitching 2025 Fall League 2026 Format Changes Finals Performance Analysis Cal Raleigh's Victory

Juan Soto Declines 2026 Home Run Derby Spot

Citing physical readiness to manage his workload, Soto will still serve as a starter for the All‑Star Game in Philadelphia.

Harper Will Consider Home Run Derby If He Finds a Trusted Pitcher

MLB Drops Home Run Derby Clock, Returns to Swing-Based Format

Matt Olson Replaces Acuña Jr. to Complete 2025 Home Run Derby Field

James Wood Joins Acuña Jr. and Cal Raleigh in 2025 Home Run Derby Field

Acuña Jr. to Compete in Home Run Derby at Truist Park