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Bryce Harper Enters 2026 Derby; Schwarber’s Return Doubtful

7/10/2026

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Bryce Harper announced he will compete in the 2026 Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
Don Mattingly suggested Kyle Schwarber may enter, but Kyle Schwarber said Kyle Schwarber will decide after confirming his sore back is safe.
The Derby is set for 8 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026, with a field that includes Ben Rice, Junior Caminero, Willson Contreras, Jac Caglianone and Jordan Walker, while a Threads bat post sparked speculation it belongs to Kyle Schwarber.

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Bryce Harper announced he will compete in the 2026 Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
Don Mattingly suggested Kyle Schwarber may enter, but Kyle Schwarber said Kyle Schwarber will decide after confirming his sore back is safe.
The Derby is set for 8 p.m. ET on July 13, 2026, with a field that includes Ben Rice, Junior Caminero, Willson Contreras, Jac Caglianone and Jordan Walker, while a Threads bat post sparked speculation it belongs to Kyle Schwarber.