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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 […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper missed five games after getting hit by a 95 mph Spencer Strider fastball last week. But he returned in emphatic fashion on Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays. Harper smacked a Bowden Francis offering into the bleachers in the sixth inning — his ninth home run of the campaign. […]

Trea Turner brought the thunder in Toronto on Tuesday night, blasting two home runs and powering the Philadelphia Phillies to a much-needed 8-3 win over the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre. The win snapped a four-game skid for the Phillies and featured a statement return from Bryce Harper, who also went deep in his first […]

While Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has been in rumors recently, the latest report has that speculation likely dead in the water. Though Phillies star Bryce Harper is dealing with an injury, he would speak about Schwarber and his future with the team, since he’ll be a free agent this winter. Harper’s comments come after […]

Enormous expectations were placed on Juan Soto after he handpicked the New York Mets in free agency and signed a $765 million contract with the team. While Soto is having a disappointing debut season with the Mets, he reached some rarified air in Saturday’s game, reminding fans of his greatness. Soto went 1-3 with a […]

Former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins made a memorable return to Citizens Bank Park. After spending the first six years of his career with the Phillies, Hoskins signed with the Milwaukee Brewers prior to the 2024 season. On Saturday, he had a huge game in front of his old home crowd. Hoskins hit two […]

With Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen coming off a frustrating game, the 29-year-old has now been a standout for a good amount of seasons, meaning he’s seen all of the best hitters. While the Diamondbacks look to improve, Gallen would speak about the toughest battles he’s had to face in a still-young career. Speaking to […]

Bryce Harper was forced to leave Tuesday’s 2-0 win over the Atlanta Braves early after taking a pitch to the elbow by starting pitcher Spencer Strider. Since then, the Philadelphia Phillies star hasn’t played, as he’s still working his way back from the injury. On Friday, he shared some comments about his elbow. The 32-year-old […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper recently exited a game against the Atlanta Braves after getting hit by a pitch by Spencer Strider. Harper was diagnosed with a bruised elbow, as his X-ray results were negative. However, with the Phillies and Braves scheduled to play a doubleheader on Thursday, the Phillies star is reportedly not in […]

The Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies will be idle Wednesday night, as their scheduled game for the evening has been postponed due to weather issues. Instead, the second game of the three-game series at Citizens Bank in Philadelphia has been rescheduled for Thursday as part of a doubleheader. The decision was announced by the […]

Spencer Strider made his second start on Tuesday since returning from the IL, tossing a solid 4.2 innings against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Atlanta Braves righty surrendered just one run, but he did walk four batters. One of those base on balls was a HBP as he smoked Bryce Harper with a 95 mph fastball […]

The Atlanta Braves were not able to get the win against the Philadelphia Phillies, losing 2-0 and moving to 25-28 on the season. During the game, pitcher Spencer Strider caused an injury scare to Bryce Harper as he was hit near the right elbow. “Phillies fans were a bit louder in their voracious boos for […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves are playing the first game of their three-leg set at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, but superstar first baseman Bryce Harper was forced to leave the contest early after a scary moment. The eight-time National League All-Star left the outing in the first inning after […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves are playing the first game of a three-game set on Tuesday night in Atlanta, but one of the biggest stars on the field was quickly knocked out. During the bottom of the first inning, Phillies star Bryce Harper left the game after he was hit on the arm […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were in danger of being responsible for just the ninth win of the season for the Colorado Rockies, but a late homerun from Alec Bohm helped Philadelphia earn the win. The Rockies have been the worst team in baseball this season as they came into Monday’s game against the Phillies with an […]

The Philadelphia Phillies secured an impressive 8-4 comeback victory on Friday night, and Bryce Harper undoubtedly played his part. The veteran was 3 for 4 with two RBIs on the evening. In the process, Harper also reached a career milestone. He hit the 1,000 run mark and became only the 14th player ever to get […]

The Philadelphia Phillies hoped for a spark, and Bryce Harper tried to deliver one by taking a page out of Nick Sirianni’s playbook. The superstar first baseman shaved his head before their latest game, mimicking the symbolic reset that turned around the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 Super Bowl-winning season. But unlike Sirianni’s inspiring gesture, Harper’s buzz […]

Not that there was any doubt before, but you can officially count Bryce Harper among the people who want to see Kyle Schwarber stay with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies’ first baseman said as much to the team’s MLB.com beat writer, Todd Zolecki. “I don’t want him to go anywhere else,” Harper told him. “And […]

Bryce Harper’s numbers aren’t bad to start 2025, and neither is the Philadelphia Phillies’ 19-15 record. But the Phillies have championship expectations and Harper is tired of what, by his standards, is a slump. Even after homering on Sunday for the first time since April 18, Harper unloaded his frustrations following the Phillies’ 10-inning loss […]

When Bryce Harper hit free agency after the 2018 season, the Chicago Cubs were heavily connected to him, but ultimately did not pursue him before he ended up signing with the Philadelphia Phillies. With the Phillies visiting the Cubs this weekend, Harper admitted that the Cubs were initially the No. 1 team on his list. […]

On Monday, during the Philadelphia Phillies’ 10-4 loss to the San Francisco Giants, star Bryce Harper used a blue bat to reveal the gender of his fourth child. He got an assist from his teammate, Trea Turner, who was asked to hand Harper either a pink or blue bat for his first-inning at-bat. Now we […]

When Bryce Harper went up to bat for the first time in the Philadelphia Phillies’ Monday game against the San Francisco Giants, he didn’t know which bat he would swing. Enter Phillies shortstop Trea Turner, who handed a blue bat to the MVP before he went up to swing. Why? Well, as it turns out, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are fresh off nearly winning the World Series in 2022 after an extremely unexpected run, and it’s safe to say that they will continue to contend for titles after making some big moves this offseason. Some of the greatest players in the MLB currently find themselves on the Phillies, but who are […]