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There was a time when Bryce Harper was arguably over-hyped. Once on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a teenager, Harper would later be selected first overall in the 2010 MLB Draft. Although he started his big league career strong (Harper earned an All-Star selection and won the National League Rookie of the Year in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies clinched the National League East for the second straight year with Monday’s 6-5 10-inning victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. All-Star Bryce Harper was happy with the accomplishment but made sure to keep the ultimate prize in mind. Harper’s outlook included an understanding of the Phillies’ past misses as well as a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies got one step closer to fulfilling their World Series mission. After trailing 3-1 in the seventh inning Monday, the Phillies came back to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in extra innings. With the win, Philadelphia clinched the NL East. The Phillies improved to 90-61 after punching their ticket to the postseason. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are running away with the National League East and they appear to be days away from clinching the division title. It looked like the Phillies might be engaged in a tough battle with the New York Mets, but their long-time rivals have gone into a deep slump and the Phillies have an […]

The Philadelphia Phillies completed a four-game sweep of the New York Mets on Thursday night and added to their National League East lead in the process. At 87-60 on the season, Philadelphia is now 11 games ahead of New York in the standings. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic recently highlighted the Phillies’ chemistry as one […]

The 2025 regular season is winding down, and Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper recently expressed his honest opinion on how the campaign has progressed. Harper told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that he is pleased with how the season has gone, even though he missed more than three weeks on the injured list with right […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are stacked with talent and have arguably the best core in baseball. It hasn’t been enough to win the World Series as currently constructed, though, and Philadelphia’s championship window won’t last much longer because the team is one of the oldest teams in baseball by average age. That makes this season a […]

The Washington Nationals’ four-game win streak ended when the Miami Marlins took Wednesday’s matchup 8-3. Washington fell one game short of a season-high five straight victories. But there’s still reason to celebrate as Daylen Lile added his name to the franchise record book. Lile hit his ninth triple of the season against the Marlins. That […]

Bryce Harper took the field for the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday with a heavy heart. Harper and the baseball world mourned the death of Davey Johnson. The legendary manager, who led the New York Mets to a World Series title in 1986, passed away at the age of 82 on Friday. Johnson was the first […]

The Philadelphia Phillies (81-59) are focused on cutting into the Milwaukee Brewers’ lead for first place in the National League standings, but they are also making sure to acknowledge a fellow Philly franchise on Thursday. Two-time MVP Bryce Harper wore Kelly green cleats in a 2-0 series-clinching win against the Brew Crew, via Talkin’ Baseball, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are arguably the hottest teams in baseball right now. Kyle Schwarber’s historic performance was the centerpiece of a 19-4 win against the Atlanta Braves. One day later, Bryce Harper led his team in a different kind of competition, deciding the team’s fantasy football draft order. What better sport to use to make […]

The Philadelphia Phillies showed off their offensive prowess on Monday night, when they started their three-game series at home with a 12-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners, and no one in the game flexed his muscles more than superstar first baseman Bryce Harper. The two-time National League Most Valuable Player did not just hit one […]

A young star can change the complexion of a team’s season. Even if they debut during a tense patch of play, their presence could inspire needed energy. With this in mind, it could be time for the Philadelphia Phillies to promote outfielder Justin Crawford to the big leagues. The Phillies hold a 70-53 record, and […]

Bryce Harper is one of the most decorated Philadelphia Phillies players ever. However, the one thing the two-time MVP is missing on his resume is a title. Luckily for him, the team Rob Thomson and the Phillies have put around him has a real shot at bringing a title home. For example, Jhoan Duran has […]

The Minnesota Twins sold a lot of their pieces at the Major League Baseball trade deadline. The Philadelphia Phillies were one of many teams that took advantage. Philadelphia pulled off a deal that netted them All-Star closer Jhoan Duran to help their bullpen. Duran made his first appearance against the Detroit Tigers on Friday and […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are embroiled in a back-and-forth battle for the NL East with the New York Mets. And the heated division race may be causing tempers to flare. After a fiery confrontation with commissioner Rob Manfred earlier this week, Bryce Harper lost his cool again on Friday. The Phillies’ first baseman was livid after […]

MLB is in a weird place right now as commissioner Rob Manfred is seemingly trying to create a salary cap for the new CBA. However, it doesn’t appear to be something the players want. Recently, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper allegedly got into a yelling match with Manfred about the topic. Now, Manfred is completely […]

Philadelphia Phillies infielder Bryce Harper had a heated argument with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, who downplayed the significance of the back-and-forth between the two. Harper and Mandred’s heated exchange over CBA and its looming labor battle between the league and its players. Bryce never revealed specifics when asked about his spat with Mandred. However, he […]

The Chicago White Sox may be in the middle of a rebuild, but outfielder Andrew Benintendi reminded fans Wednesday that experience still matters. In the eighth inning of Chicago’s 9-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies, Benintendi pulled off a jaw-dropping defensive play — robbing Bryce Harper of a three-run home run that would have given […]

Amid a conversation about Major League Baseball’s salary cap, a heated confrontation between Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred ensued. Harper and Manfred’s NSFW argument over salary cap, reportedly led to a nose-to-nose confrontation. It happened during an annual meeting where Manfred meets with each of MLB’s 30 teams, suffice to say, […]

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper didn’t take kindly to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred‘s meeting with his team last week, and apparently, things got pretty heated. Harper stood nose-to-nose with Manfred, telling him to “get the f— out of our clubhouse” if he wanted to discuss a salary cap, according to a report from ESPN’s […]

It was a nearly perfect afternoon for the Philadelphia Phillies at Yankee Stadium. The Phillies got home runs from Bryce Harper and Edmundo Sosa and hammered the host Yankees by a 9-4 margin. The win came a day after Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs against the Yankees in a 12-5 triumph. The Phillies have […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered their series against the New York Yankees on a mission. Bryce Harper kept his historic hot streak going with a third-inning solo shot. Trea Turner chipped in two RBIs and two runs scored to help build a 9-3 lead. Things got so bad at Yankee Stadium that Phillies fans were able […]

On Saturday, Bryce Harper’s solo shot off Yankees starter Marcus Stroman wasn’t just another tally on the scoreboard — it was a significant milestone in a Hall of Fame-worthy career. With that blast, the Phillies star tied Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado for seventh place among active players with 351 career home runs, now sitting […]

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper hit his fourteenth home run of the season on Wednesday night. The bomb followed up Kyle Schwarber’s two-run shot, but was not enough to take down the Boston Red Sox. However, Rob Thomson’s star etched his name in the team’s history books with his 14 extra-base hits in his […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper continues to build to his legacy, having recently eclipsed the 350 home run mark in his career. Through 74 games this season, he’s batting .271 with 75 hits, 14 home runs, 42 RBIs, and 46 runs scored. His transformation from a highly touted teenage phenom into a dependable franchise cornerstone […]

Kyle Schwarber’s power has made headlines this season as the Philadelphia Phillies DH reached the 30 home run mark for the seventh time in his career. And his season-long power surge continued Wednesday with another homer against the Boston Red Sox. But Phillies star Bryce Harper one-upped his teammate as the duo launched back-to-back bombs. […]

When it comes to professional sports, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has one of the sweetest gigs in the business. The owner of the biggest contract in franchise history, Hurts has an unreal collection of talent around him, a Super Bowl MVP in his trophy case, and an ability to continue to compete for championships […]

A new wave of young superstars are set to be showcased in the 2025 Home Run Derby. The surplus of young talent that has been making a name for themselves by blasting bombs over the fence has brought a revitalization of interest in the most popular event during the Midsummer Classic. Byron Buxton, Junior Caminero, […]

Right fielder Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies didn’t just dodge a sweep from the San Francisco Giants—they came back swinging. A day after suffering their second loss in the series, Harper took the lead in a commanding 13-0 victory that felt like a fresh start for the whole team. He accomplished this with four […]

The Philadelphia Phillies wrapped up their three-game series against the San Francisco Giants with a commanding 13-0 win at Oracle Park Wednesday afternoon, but the biggest headline came from the stands. In the eighth inning, Kyle Schwarber’s home run sparked a viral moment after several fans tumbled over seats while trying to catch the ball […]

Controversial umpire calls have long plagued Major League Baseball. This time, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper didn’t hold back after a 3–1 loss to the Giants, calling out umpire Phil Cuzzi for inconsistent strike-zone decisions. Back in the lineup after a brief injury layoff, Harper quickly became the focal point of a brewing dispute. The […]

Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is in the middle of a career year. After an average rookie season in 2024, the 22-year-old has taken off this season. His 22 home runs lead the Nationals. He might not be a starter, but he is a lock as an All-Star reserve for the National League. Wood declared […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper is opening up about the wrist injury that has kept him out of the Phillies lineup. Harper says the inflammation has bothered him for so long, he just basically has to live with playing through pain. “I didn’t think I was going to take any other steps forward of feeling […]

The Philadelphia Phillies lost All-Star first baseman Bryce Harper to a wrist injury in early June. The ailment sidelined the two-time MVP for 22 games, leaving Philadelphia without its most accomplished hitter. But the wait is over as Harper has been activated from the injured list and will rejoin the Phillies for their series opener […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the better teams in baseball so far this season, and they have been able to keep their head above water despite missing Bryce Harper for an extended period of time now. Harper has been out since June 6 with a wrist injury, but he is finally getting close […]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson and his team were dealt a tough blow in early June. Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper was put on the injured list thanks to wrist inflammation. His exit came just three days after he rejoined Philadelphia’s roster after Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider hit him in the elbow with a […]

Ranking the ten best Washington Nationals was a fun exercise. On this list, you won’t find one player that played for the Montreal Expos. Every single player on this list only played for the Nationals. Based on history, they have been around the shortest amount of time, debuting in 2005. So, in honor of their […]

The Philadelphia Phillies officially placed Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right wrist inflammation, a significant setback for a team already battling inconsistency at the plate. Harper, a two-time National League Most Valuable Player, had been dealing with wrist soreness for several weeks and was recently hit on the elbow by a […]