2026 MLB Home Run Derby: Breaking down the contestants

ESPN's Buster Olney has published a breakdown of the contestants and their pitchers for the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby. The article previews the participants in the annual slugging competition held during MLB's All-Star break. Alongside the Derby preview, related news includes Philadelphia Phillies' Sanchez and Blue Jays' Cease earning All-Star Game starting nods, and the San Francisco Giants drafting Peyton Bonds, nephew of Barry Bonds, in the third round.