To paraphrase Billy Beane, how can we not be romantic about dingers?MLB’s annual Home Run Derby is about fathers behind the L-screen netting, and children running around the dugout. It’s about head-to-head heaters and last-swing dramatics. Above all, it’s about going yard — over and over and over, mashing taters through the still night sky.This year’s contest settles into Philadelphia on Monday evening, with several exciting young players at the plate. Junior Caminero just turned 23 years old. Jordan Walker makes his Derby debut at age 24. Munetaka Murakami is a rookie, Ben Rice made his major-league debut just over two years ago, and Jac Caglianone steps up less than two years after his draft night. The kids are all right.Never to be outdone, Bryce Harper squares up for his home faithful in pursuit of a second title. The Phanatic bandana feels inevitable. Harper is joined by fellow Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, who leads the league in home runs at the All-Star break.For the first time, the 2026 Home Run Derby falls behind Netflix’s paywall. With that comes a new format, a ruby-coated gold chain and a Barry Bonds sighting. Here’s what to know before tuning in.How to watch the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby