IYC: Home Run Derby to ditch clock

[Bob F]

After having one in each round since 2015, PWK* tell The Athletic.  Like the "Flix, whom now shows the MLB competition, needs one:
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7371335/2026/06/17/mlb-home-run-derby-format-change-sources-all-star/?unlocked_article_code=1.rFA.o6LD.Icc74CVoztl0&source=athletic_user_shared_gift_article_copylink&smid=url-share-ta (link, subject to expiration)
B

*"people with knowledge" of the sitch, aka "anonymous / unauthorized sources"

[Joe Hass]

The problem is that the contestants were gassed by the time the finals came around. Three rounds of industrial-strength swinging will do that to a hitter.

What I'm looking forward to finding out is whether Netflix (and, indirectly, MLB) learned anything from the opening night fiasco. Admittedly, the Home Run Derby is a different beast than a traditional game, but the format still requires commentary and statistical analysis, and given how heavy-handed Netflix went on the promos the first time, I'll look forward to the reports.*

* (I fall back to Mark McGwire's quote from "Brother's Little Helper": "Do you want to know the terrifying truth? Or do you want to see me sock a few dingers!?" I'll take the truth, thanks.)

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