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Jordan Walker Wins Derby, Beats Schwarber 12-11; Netflix Streams

7/14/2026

Summary

Jordan Walker Wins Derby

Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals won the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, beating Kyle Schwarber 12-11.
Walker hit six home runs to claim the $1 million first-place prize.
The Derby used an untimed swing-count format, a change since 2014.
Netflix streamed the event exclusively, reaching 90 million U.S. homes after taking rights from ESPN.

Summary

Netflix Streams Baseball

Netflix signed a three-year deal with MLB to stream Opening Night, Home Run Derby, Field of Dreams game and Japanese rights to the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The broadcast crew features players and personalities including Matt Vasgersian, Elle Duncan, Barry Bonds, Albert Pujols, Hunter Pence, Anthony Rizzo, Michael Irvin and reporter Lauren Shehadi.
Gabe Spitzer said Opening Night telecast had too many Netflix promos and promised to adjust after fan feedback.

Summary

Caminero Boosts Derby

The $1 million prize tops the annual salaries of Jac Caglianone ($784k), Junior Caminero ($795k), Jordan Walker ($799k) and Ben Rice ($846k).
Munetaka Murakami, Junior Caminero and Jac Caglianone illustrate the Derby’s expanding global reach.
Betting lines list Schwarber at +310 and Walker at +750, making the contest a hot wager.
Citizens Bank Park hosts the Derby while MLB invited Junior Caminero then Ben Rice, indicating a shift to rising stars.

History

Historical Context

Since MLB revamped the Derby in 2014 with a ten-player, seven-out bracket, the contest moved from ESPN’s live telecasts—culminating in the 31st and final ESPN broadcast in 2025—to a streaming partnership. In 2026 Netflix streamed the event to a global audience, where Jordan Walker edged Kyle Schwarber 12-11 for a $1 million prize.

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Jordan Walker Wins Derby

Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals won the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on July 13, 2026, beating Kyle Schwarber 12-11.
Walker hit six home runs to claim the $1 million first-place prize.
The Derby used an untimed swing-count format, a change since 2014.
Netflix streamed the event exclusively, reaching 90 million U.S. homes after taking rights from ESPN.

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