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The field is set for the 2026 @TMobile Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on Monday in Philadelphia on @netflix as All-Star first baseman Munetaka Murakami of the @whitesox joins the competition. Murakami will become just the second Japanese native to compete in the event, joining Shohei Ohtani (2021) and he will attempt to become only the second White Sox slugger to win the Derby alongside Hall of Famer Frank Thomas (1995).

Kade Anderson will get the ball for the AL in the Futures Game! MLB's top pitching prospect (@Mariners) leads the Minors with a 1.36 ERA and a 0.69 WHIP.

Gage Wood will be the NL starting pitcher in Sunday's Futures Game in Philadelphia! The @Phillies' top pitching prospect got the news from Phils great Shane Victorino:

Due to travel issues that the Red Sox encountered en route to New York, first pitch of tonight’s game vs. the Mets at Citi Field has been delayed to 7:50 p.m., MLB announced this evening.

All-Star DH Kyle Schwarber will join his @Phillies teammate Bryce Harper in the 2026 @TMobile Home Run Derby on July 13th in front of the home fans at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on @netflix. This will mark the third Derby appearance for MLB's home run leader and the reigning Ted Williams All-Star Game MVP. This will also be the third time that two players from the host city will participate in the Derby together, joining Gary Sheffield and HOF Fred McGriff (1992 in San Diego), and Giancarlo Stanton and Justin Bour (2017 in Miami).

All-Star first baseman Bryce Harper of the @Phillies will compete in the 2026 @TMobile Home Run Derby on July 13th in front of his home fans at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on @netflix. Harper, who won the 2018 Derby, is bidding to become the fifth player with multiple Derby crowns. In addition, it will mark the 28th appearance by a slugger in his home ballpark. Harper is already one of three in the group to win the competition in his home ballpark along with HOF Ryne Sandberg (1990) and Todd Frazier (2015).

All-Star outfielder Jordan Walker of the @Cardinals is the fifth confirmed participant announced for the 2026 @TMobile Home Run Derby on July 13th at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on @netflix. Walker will attempt to become the first St. Louis slugger to win the annual showcase.

All-Star first baseman Willson Contreras of the @RedSox is the fourth participant announced for the 2026 @TMobile Home Run Derby on July 13th at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on @netflix. Contreras will become the seventh different Red Sox hitter to compete in the annual showcase, and he'll look to join Hall of Famer David Ortiz (2010) as the only Boston hitters to win the Derby.

Outfielder Jac Caglianone of the @Royals will compete in the 2026 @TMobile Home Run Derby on July 13th at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on @netflix. Caglianone will become the sixth Royals hitter to participate in the event, and will attempt to become the first Kansas City slugger to win the competition.

All-Star first baseman Ben Rice of the @Yankees will participate in the 2026 @TMobile Home Run Derby on July 13th at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on @netflix. Rice will aim to give the Yankees a record fifth Derby win alongside Tino Martinez (1997), Jason Giambi (2002), Robinson Canó (2011) and Aaron Judge (2017).

Casey Schmitt's PHENOMENAL double play is your Play of the Week!

Your AL and NL Players of the Week! Yordan Alvarez: 10-for-23 (.435 AVG), 4 HR, 11 RBI Otto Lopez: 14-for-28, 8 XBH, 7 RBI

Your AL and NL Relievers of the Month for June: Jacob Latz: 16 IP, 19 Ks, 1.13 ERA, 11 saves Jhoan Duran: 11 IP, 18 Ks, 1.64 ERA, 9 saves

Your AL and NL Rookies of the Month for June: Kazuma Okamoto: .286 AVG, 7 HR, 20 RBI, .913 OPS TJ Rumfield: .316 AVG, 5 HR, 17 RBI, .989 OPS

Your AL and NL Pitchers of the Month for June: Drew Rasmussen: 33 IP, 39 Ks, 0.82 ERA, 0.61 WHIP Logan Webb: 38 IP, 29 Ks, 0.71 ERA, 0.61 WHIP

Your AL and NL Players of the Month for June: Junior Caminero: .327 AVG, 10 HR, 24 RBI, 1.075 OPS Pete Crow-Armstrong: .381 AVG, 11 HR, 20 RBI, 1.249 OPS

Led by managers and @Phillies legends Shane Victorino and Larry Bowa, the coaching staffs for the 2026 All-Star Futures Game presented by @Nike on Sunday, July 12th will feature several former MLB All-Stars and award winners. Tune in to @MLBNetwork tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. (ET) as the rosters for the Futures Game are unveiled live!

Junior Caminero of @RaysBaseball is the first participant in the 2026 @TMobile Home Run Derby on July 13th at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on @netflix. The runner-up at the 2025 Derby, Caminero will attempt to become the first player in Rays history to win the event.

Derek Hill soars over the outfield wall to nab the Play of the Week!

Junior Caminero: 11-for-26 (.423 AVG), 7 HR, 15 RBI Luis Garcìa Jr.: 10-for-19 (.526 AVG), 6 HR, 9 RBI Your AL and NL Players of the Week!