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For all the excitement of MLB Opening Day, there’s often a feeling of hesitation for baseball fans as their team’s seasons get underway. The first few games can feel like a trial run as teams feel each other out and star players struggle through their first couple outings. Sure, the games count now, but is […]

The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t gotten off to a good start in 2024 after allowing 21 runs to the rival Atlanta Braves in a pair of losses through the first two games of the season. But it isn’t for a lack of effort from superstar Bryce Harper. Atlanta’s Austin Riley popped a foul ball of Phillies […]

Will 2024 be the Philadelphia Phillies’ year? The Phillies are fresh off back-to-back impressive seasons. Philadelphia reached the World Series in 2022 and the NLCS in 2023. However, Philadelphia fell short of winning a World Series in both seasons. Expectations are high once again for this Phillies ball club heading into the new campaign. They […]

Boppers. Mashers. Sluggers. It’s another installment of our MLB positional rankings and today, we’re breaking out the big bats. It’s time to talk about first base—a position where if you can hit, that’s pretty much all that matters. The current crop of MLB first basemen is an exceptionally fun group—longtime superstars​, guys with 50-homer seasons, […]

The Philadelphia Phillies added a notable pickup to their roster back in February when they signed utility infielder Whit Merrifield to a one-year deal worth $8 million. That transaction also probably would not have happened if not for Bryce Harper reaching out to the veteran, according to Philadelphia President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski (h/t […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have to be a bit concerned. Bryce Harper, the team’s superstar hitter, has missed the last three games of spring training. Reports say that Harper is dealing with a back injury, putting his status for Opening Day in question. Back injuries are tricky to deal with, after all, and Philly would want […]

Bryce Harper is dealing with a back issue with Opening Day right around the corner. The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t worried, however. Still, it’s never a positive update when a player has missed three consecutive games due to any kind of injury concern. Phillies manager Rob Thomson recently provided an update on Harper, via Jayson Stark […]

Few prospects have burst onto the MLB scene the way Paul Skenes has. The first overall pick in the 2023 draft is lighting up his first spring training with the Pittsburgh Pirates and is quickly becoming a fan favorite across the league. Not long ago though, the 21-year-old was a baseball fan looking up to […]

Ken Giles was once regarded as one of baseball’s best relievers. The 33-year-old previously pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies, Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners. Giles, though, has appeared in a total of nine games since 2020 due to injuries, and most recently appeared in the big leagues in 2022. He’s now looking […]

Bryce Harper wants to remain with the Philadelphia Phillies for the remainder of his career. Meanwhile, Philadelphia is trying to figure out how Zack Wheeler fits into the team’s plans moving forward. So will the star outfielder-turned-first baseman and ace-caliber starting pitcher sign long-term deals with the ball club? “I think another very interesting storyline […]

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 […]