Bryce Harper wants MLB to use aluminum bats during Home Run Derby
The home run derby should have more home runs, says Bryce Harper. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Phillies slugger wants aluminum bats for the home run derby during All-Star weekend. Harper said specifically when the gold balls come out. Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper.

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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated sports brief. The source report from NY Post says: The home run derby should have more home runs, says Bryce Harper. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Phillies slugger wants aluminum bats for the home run derby during All-Star weekend. Harper said specifically when the gold balls come out. Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper.
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- Published: Jul 10, 2026, 9:08 PM UTC
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