https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-home-run-derby-to-ditch-clock-revive-swing-based-system-sourcesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-home-run-derby-to-ditch-clock-revive-swing-based-system-sourceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-home-run-derby-to-ditch-clock-revive-swing-based-system-sources#u17580Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:46:52 +0000Major League Baseball is changing the Home Run Derby format for the first time in over a decade. Hitters will use a set number of swings instead of a timed clock. The event will be held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.What's confirmed:MLB is replacing the timed clock in the Home Run Derby with a swing-based system.The event will take place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.Still unconfirmed:The timed setup was used by MLB since 2015.The format change is the first in over a decade. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-home-run-derby-to-ditch-clock-revive-swing-based-system-sourceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-home-run-derby-to-ditch-clock-revive-swing-based-system-sources#u12688Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:12:02 +0000Major League Baseball is removing the timed clock from the Home Run Derby for the 2026 All-Star week. Hitters will now operate under a swing-based system. The event will take place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.What's confirmed:The Home Run Derby is eliminating the clock.The event is switching to a system based on a set number of swings.The 2026 MLB All-Star Game will be held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.Still unconfirmed:First round hitters will have 20 swings.Yordan Alvarez will not participate in the Home Run Derby.The clock removal is intended to increase player comfort.Th https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-home-run-derby-to-ditch-clock-revive-swing-based-system-sourceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-home-run-derby-to-ditch-clock-revive-swing-based-system-sources#u8601Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:26:34 +0000Major League Baseball is removing the timed clock from the Home Run Derby. The event will return to a system based on a set number of swings. This change occurs during the 2026 All-Star week.What's confirmed:The Home Run Derby is removing the timed clock.The event is returning to a format based on a set number of swings. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-home-run-derby-to-ditch-clock-revive-swing-based-system-sourceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-home-run-derby-to-ditch-clock-revive-swing-based-system-sources#u6554Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:45:13 +0000Major League Baseball is removing the timed clock from the 2026 Home Run Derby. The event will use a traditional swing-based system at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. This change follows years of fan criticism regarding the timed format.What's confirmed:MLB is changing the Home Run Derby format ahead of the 2026 All-Star game.The 2026 competition will be held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.The league is replacing the timed clock with a traditional approach. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-home-run-derby-to-ditch-clock-revive-swing-based-system-sourceshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mlb-home-run-derby-to-ditch-clock-revive-swing-based-system-sources#u4884Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:32:04 +0000Major League Baseball is eliminating the timed clock for the 2026 Home Run Derby. The event will return to a swing-based system for the first time since 2014. The competition will take place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.What's confirmed:MLB is removing the clock and returning to a swing-based format for the Home Run Derby.The 2026 event will be held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.The Home Run Derby will be broadcast on Netflix for the first time next month.Still unconfirmed:The Derby is scheduled for Monday, July 13.The competition will consist of three rounds.In the first roun