Murakami Returns to Derby Field After Hamstring Injury; Schwarber Rounds Out Philadelphia Bracket
The 2026 Home Run Derby in Philadelphia will feature one of baseball's top sluggers in Murakami, whose comeback from injury sets up storylines around conditioning and competitive readiness heading into the All-Star Game.
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