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The Philadelphia Phillies have a new role this season for Bryce Harper. The outfielder is now a full-time first baseman and he admits it may take a little time for him to adjust to the role. “I don’t think I’ll move back to right. But we’ll see,” Harper said, per the Philadelphia Inquirer. Harper has […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have enjoyed strong seasons in back-to-back years, but they have not won a World Series since 2008. Philadelphia made a number of moves this offseason, including re-signing Aaron Nola and recently bringing in veteran utility man Whit Merrifield. So can Bryce Harper and the Phillies make another competitive run in 2024? There’s […]

It can be a task for athletes to differentiate themselves from their peers when wearing their uniforms. Many players try to be bold with their style choices when walking into the stadium pregame, while other athletes are known for physical features like the style of their hair. Certain players are known for a specific hairstyle, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies, having secured the NDLS Championship and contended fiercely in the NLCS, are not resting on their laurels. The Phillies are making strategic moves this off-season, including their most recent virtual meet-up which featured Bryce Harper conversing with coveted Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto over FaceTime. Yamamoto, a three-time Eiji Sawamura Award winner—the Japanese […]

Bryce Harper’s current contract with the Philadelphia Phillies doesn’t expire until 2031. Yet, the 31-year-old has already expressed a desire to ink a contract extension so he could end his career with the Phillies. Harper’s agent Scott Boras gave his thoughts on his client’s wishes. “Bryce has certainly expressed to them that he wants to […]

Jalen Hurts’ overtime heroics for the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12 against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills are still the talk of the town. Philly head coach Nick Sirianni even compared Hurts’ game-winning touchdown to Philadelphia Phillies star outfielder Bryce Harper’s walk-off home run, per Martin Frank of the Delaware News Journal. “That’s a […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have Bryce Harper locked down until 2031. But, they want to make sure he never plays another game for any other organization. Harper is on a 13-year deal at the moment and the Phils are reportedly speaking to the slugger about a new extension that would up his $26 million per season […]

After not receiving a qualifying offer from the Philadelphia Phillies, Rhys Hoskins’s time with the team appears to be over. That has become even more apparent following Philadelphia president of baseball operations Dave Drombowski’s revelation that he’s already discussed with Bryce Harper about the latter handling the job at first base, per Chelsea Janes of […]

Bryce Harper and the city of Philadelphia have something special going on, and it’s not just the typical player-to-city admiration people usually see. Diving deeper into Harper’s relationship with the Phillies and their fans, it’s clear this is a love affair that’s built to last. Harper, who fell just shy of a go-ahead three-run home […]

Athletes find any source of motivation or bulletin board material they can in order to will themselves through seemingly insurmountable adversity. While there were many people who doubted the Arizona Diamondbacks’ National League Championship Series’ chances, it might have been an opponent who motivated Geraldo Perdomo most of all. The All-Star shortstop did not take […]

The sting of losing two-straight games at home in the NLCS to end a season will stick with the Philadelphia Phillies for a while. The offseason won’t be quiet though as the Phillies have plenty of decisions to make regarding the roster. President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski will have his hands full with retooling […]

Coming into the National League Championship Series (NLCS) against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Philadelphia Phillies were the head and shoulder favorites to, at the very least, win the pennant and represent the NL in the World Series. However, after last night’s Game 7, that proved not to be true. The Phillies were stunned, losing their […]

The Philadelphia Phillies’ season came to a close during Game 7 of the NLCS at the hands of Torey Lovullo and the Arizona Diamondbacks. It was supposed to be their ticket etched in destiny to meet the Texas Rangers in the World Series, but unfortunately, it will have to wait until next season returns. This […]

After beating their NL East rival, the Atlanta Braves, in the National League Divisional Series (NLDS) in four games, the Philadelphia Phillies seemed to be the favorite to, at the very least, make it back to the World Series. After all, they were getting ready to face a young, inexperienced Arizona Diamondbacks team that lost […]

Ahead of Game 7 as the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Arizona Diamondbacks, star Bryce Harper wore a basketball jersey pre-game that caught the attention of 76ers’ Patrick Beverley. Harper was wearing a Beverley jersey in true “Brotherly Love” fashion as the 76ers star took to social media to express his pleasure upon seeing the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks in a pivotal NLCS Game 5 matchup, taking the series lead back home with them. The 6-1 game included some early fireworks when Bryce Harper scored on a play at home that looked rough for Gabriel Moreno in the top of the first inning. Harper added to the […]

When the Philadelphia Phillies needed it most, Zack Wheeler did what he usually does in the playoffs: shove. After letting the Arizona Diamondbacks tie up the NLCS at two games apiece, Wheeler out-dueled Zac Gallen to lead the Phillies to a 6-1 win in Game 5. With the exception of a solo home run from […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have so much power. So far in the 2023 MLB playoffs, they have done an admirable job at consistently sending balls out of the park, and Saturday night’s National League Championship Series game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was not an exception. Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper even had back-to-back home runs in […]

Bryce Harper made Philadelphia Phillies playoff history in Game 5 of the NLCS. Harper became the first Phillies player to steal home during the postseason, according to Sarah Langs. The play led to a collision between Harper and Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno. Although Moreno suffered an injury scare, he was able to stay in […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and Arizona Diamondbacks are battling for the NLCS. In Game 5, Bryce Harper was trying to score from third base as Bryson Stott attempted to steal second. The Diamondbacks threw the ball home and the ball got away from catcher Gabriel Moreno. Moreno, however, took a shot from Harper in what ended […]

Atlanta Braves general manager Alex Anthopoulos has finally chimed in on the Orlando Arcia-Bryce Harper controversy. Alex Anthopoulos felt the issue between the two players was just noise. He shared his sentiments with the New York Post’s Jon Heyman on Tuesday. Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos gives his take on “atta boy Harper” here. AA talks […]

What the Philadelphia Phillies are currently doing in the postseason continues to be a record-breaking run that seems like there is no slowing down in sight. Another mark was set Tuesday night in the win to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS, 10-0, this time by outfielder Kyle Schwarber. After hitting two yesterday, the 30-year […]

The clock doesn’t have to strike midnight for every Cinderella, but those who run into the 2023 Philadelphia Phillies are unlikely to enjoy a fairy-tale ending. The Arizona Diamondbacks’ pumpkin carriage is on the verge of total derailment after they were absolutely pummeled Tuesday night in Citizens Bank Park, 10-0. The Fightin’ Phils secured a […]

On Tuesday, October 17th, we have a great slate of playoff baseball and FanDuel is running a same-game parlay that’s paying out over 5-1 odds. We take a look at this same-game parlay on our MLB prop odds series this Tuesday, October 17th. With a ton of options on the board, it is always good […]

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are focused on taking down the Arizona Diamondbacks and advancing to the World Series. But as Harper looks into the future, the Phillies star is hoping the Olympics come into his path. The 2028 Summer Olympics will be once again hosting baseball and softball. Harper said it was his […]

In the first game of the National League Championship Series (NLCS), Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper hit a first-inning home run, and it just so happened to be his 31st birthday. What did he get for his birthday besides the homer? Monday night, the Phillies took a 1-0 lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-3. For […]

There’s something about October in the past two years that flips a switch within Bryce Harper and the entire Philadelphia Phillies team. Entering the playoffs as a Wild Card team for the second consecutive season, the Phillies made quick work of the Miami Marlins and slayed the Atlanta Braves yet again, setting themselves up for […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are taking the MLB by storm in the Playoffs. They upset the number-seeded Atlanta Braves in the NLDS, winning 3-1. Now, the Phillies are up against the Arizona Diamondbacks for the NLCS. Bryce Harper is continuing his hot-hitting streak, as he scored a home run in Game 1 of the series. His […]

Rob Thomson isn’t stressed. The MLB playoffs present no shortage of adversity, challenges, and pressure. However, the Philadelphia Phillies manager dropped an honest admission Saturday, explaining why he is not worried about pressure in the postseason, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. “I was going to retire a couple years ago so there’s really not much […]

Bryce Harper and Mike Trout’s official rookie seasons were both in 2012. Trout debuted in 2011, but appeared in only 40 games. In 2012, Harper was viewed as MLB’s next superstar. The player who was on the cover of Sports Illustrated at 16, got his GED at the same age and dropped out of high […]

After the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves in four games in the NL Divisional Series, star Bryce Harper gave his props to the rival after the game, according to MLB.com’s Mark Bowman. “That’s a really good team over there,” Harper said. “They had such a great year this year. I have so much respect […]

Nobody in baseball history had ever hit multiple home runs in back-to-back postseason games before Nick Castellanos did it in Games 3 and 4 of the NLDS. The Philadelphia Phillies right fielder slugged four homers across two games to help lift the Phillies past the mighty Atlanta Braves in the MLB playoffs once again. After […]

In professional sports, when has it ever been a good idea to poke the bear? Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies sure showed Orlando Arcia and the Atlanta Braves that they better be more mindful of the words that come out of their mouth, lest the opposition use it as bulletin board material. And on […]

Bryce Harper, for the second consecutive postseason, has been a thorn in the side of the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS. Philadelphia Phillies fan will forever be grateful for Harper’s playoff contributions, none bigger than his epic Game 3 to give the Phillies a chance to seal the series in Game 4. Thus, Phillies fans […]

The MLB postseason is certainly drawing a ton of headlines with too many storylines to count. The Philadelphia Phillies Game 3 NLDS victory over the Atlanta Braves put them one win away from heading to the NLCS and facing the Arizona Diamondbacks. Bryce Harper’s two-homer heroics, and his viral stare after the comments made by […]

Some athletes are simply built for the moment. Bryce Harper may be the epitome of those athletes when it comes to baseball players. The Philadelphia Phillies superstar put together a jaw-dropping performance in Game 3 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves, willing the Phillies to the brink of their second consecutive trip to the NLCS […]

Orlando Arcia and Bryce Harper were at the center of the Philadelphia Phillies’ 10-2 Game 3 rout of the Atlanta Braves after the former’s wisecrack following the latter’s critical baserunning error that led to the Phillies’ Game 2 defeat. Braves: Orlando Arcia’s Bryce Harper comment Arcia, perhaps unaware of the ears that were listening in […]

Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker believes Bryce Harper is playing on a different level in the ongoing NDLS. Harper hit two home runs and had four RBIs in the Phillies’ 10-2 rout of the Braves in Game 3 on Wednesday. Harper’s performance eventually earned praise from Snitker. The latter feels the Phillies first baseman will […]

The best team in the MLB this year has been the Atlanta Braves as they finished the regular season with 104 wins, and they are now on the ropes in their first series of the postseason. The Philadelphia Phillies won their Wild Card series against the Miami Marlins, and that series win earned them a […]