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Bryce Harper got the Philadelphia Phillies off to a fast start in Game 3 of the World Series vs. Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros, as he belted a first-pitch home run off of the right-hander to give his squad a 2-0 lead. On his way back to the dugout, he beckoned for third […]

The Philadelphia Phillies entered the 2022 World Series as heavy underdogs to the dominant Houston Astros. As the 12th seed out of 12 teams in the postseason, the Phillies upset anyone in front of them en route to late October, including the Astros in Game 1. Houston bounced back in Game 2, but the series […]

Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper arrived at Minute Maid Park rocking a Mike Schmidt jersey ahead of Game 1 of the World Series, per Patt Gallen. And as Gallen wrote in his Twitter caption, Harper appears to be locked in for Game 1. Bryce Harper just showed up to Minute Maid Park in a Mike […]

Bryce Harper received a challenge from Mr. October himself, Reggie Jackson. Harper, who’s been the catalyst behind the Philadelphia Phillies’ 2022 playoff success, is preparing to lead the Phillies in the World Series. But Jackson said this is only the beginning for him, per The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I know Bryce Harper is a good player. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have run the gauntlet of the National League playoffs and reached the World Series. They will need all the advantages they can get against a strong Houston Astros team. One way to do this is to maximize the lineup by making a tweak involving their best hitter, Bryce Harper. According to Jon […]

Bryce Harper signed his lucrative 13-year, $330 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies in February 2019, which was greeted by a divisive reaction from both fans and pundits. Fast forward three years later, and it’s difficult to envision the Phillies going as far as they have done in the 2022 postseason without the contributions of […]

The Philadelphia Phillies being back in the World Series means everything to the city. Their first playoff run in 11 years will come to an end in the the fall classic, which no one saw coming. The heroes of their last pennant-winning team — like manager Charlie Manuel, shortstop Jimmy Rollins and first baseman Ryan […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are heading to the World Series for the first time in 13 years, much in part to the hot bat of superstar Bryce Harper, who has been absolutely tearing the cover off the baseball in these playoffs. The question is, why are pitchers still pitching to him? Philadelphia Eagles star AJ Brown, […]

Much has been said about the Philadelphia Phillies’ 13-year, $330 million commitment to Bryce Harper, especially after he appeared to be on a downward trajectory following a torrid NL MVP-winning 2015 season. Some were optimistic that the then-26 year old will age well and live up to the contract, while some were worried that Harper’s […]

Welcome to the World Series, Philly! In one of the most improbable playoff runs in the last few years, the Philadelphia Phillies have edged the San Diego Padres in the NLCS to advance to the World Series. Behind their white-hot hitting and excellent pitching, the team has defied all odds in the playoffs. A big […]

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper couldn’t have picked a better time to get a homer, as his clutch hit in the eighth inning gave them the lead and the eventual MLB playoffs win against NLCS rivals San Diego Padres. Now, they are heading to the World Series. Speaking to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports after […]

The Philadelphia Phillies shut the door on the San Diego Padres in the 2022 NLCS in just five games, using a comeback win in Game 5 to secure the series victory. The decisive moment of the game came via a Bryce Harper home run, as the Phillies star gave them a late 4-3 lead which […]

The Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres began their National League Championship Series with Game 1 Tuesday night. In what turned out to be a pitcher’s duel, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper thus far have made the biggest impact. Harper hit a solo home run off Padres starter Yu Darvish in the 4th inning, […]

Bryce Harper is on a roll. The Philadelphia Phillies star is experiencing a power surge as he just can’t seem to stop himself from hitting bombs out of parks in the postseason of late. Harper hit one deep again Tuesday night in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres […]

There’s an unexpected celebration in Philadelphia as Bryce Harper and his Phillies teammates are on their way to the National League Championship Series. The third-place finisher in the NL East defeated the division-winning Atlanta Braves by an 8-3 margin to clinch the NLDS. "You gotta beat the champs to be the champs." 🗣️@Ken_Rosenthal caught up […]

The Philadelphia Phillies upset the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the NLDS in a competitive 7-6 ball game. Bryce Harper commented on the Phillies hard-nosed mentality following the game, per FOX Sports: MLB on Twitter. “All fight,” Harper said in reference to the Phillies ability to comeback in games. “It’s all we do. You […]

The Philadelphia Phillies will begin their NLDS bout with the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park. As they look to stay alive in the playoffs, they will be without David Robertson, one of their key bullpen arms. Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Robertson strained his right calf when he was celebrating Bryce […]

The St. Louis Cardinals’ MLB playoffs campaign may have ended, but Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper won’t forget how Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina didn’t bow down without a fight. Harper gave both Pujols and Molina their flowers after the hard-fought Game 2 on Saturday night. The Phillies came out on top 2-0 to sweep […]

Philadelphia Phillies fans have waited a long time, but the Phillies are back in the postseason dance. They clinched their playoff berth after an impressive 3-0 shutout victory against the Houston Astros, marking their first postseason appearance since the heyday of the late Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, and Cole Hamels in 2011. And outfielder Bryce […]

The Philadelphia Phillies came into the season with the impression that they were going to hit tons of home runs and nothing else. They have certainly hit for power but have been strong in other areas. They showed they can rack up hits in one of their most dominant performances of the season. According to […]

Bryce Harper made his return to the Philadelphia Phillies just two months after he suffered a fractured thumb from being hit by a pitch. Harper’s return will certainly bode well for the Phillies as they continue their fight for a wild card spot in the National League throughout the remainder of the 2022 season. Harper’s […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have reinstated Brandon Marsh from the 10-day injured list. Outfielder Bradley Zimmer was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Marsh was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels ahead of the trade deadline. He’s a talented outfielder who features impressive potential at just 24-years old. Marsh’s activation comes right after the Phillies […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are set to get superstar slugger Bryce Harper back from a lengthy stint on the IL this week, but not all news is good for the squad. While Harper will be back in the fold, the Phillies were hit with a separate injury blow, as ace Zack Wheeler was placed on the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies announced that Bryce Harper will be activated ahead of Friday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, per Phillies beat writer Todd Zolecki. Harper will provide a major boost for the Phillies as they aim to reach the postseason for the first time since 2011. Harper suffered a broken thumb earlier this season. The injury […]

Bryce Harper continues to tear up the minor leagues as he rehabs from a thumb injury. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger hit two home runs in his first appearance with Philly’s Triple-A affiliate, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, before going 3-5 with two doubles, one of which was a walk-off hit. Harper’s great performances are excellent news […]

Bryce Harper is an amazing baseball player and every baseball fan knows that. Minor league pitchers, meanwhile, are witnessing firsthand how good the Philadelphia Phillies slugger is at their own expense. Just a day after unloading a pair of home runs in the first game of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday […]

Bryce Harper’s still got it. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger is finally into the phase of his rehab where he is making appearances in the minor leagues. He made an appearance in Triple-A ball, joining the Lehigh Valley IronPigs as they began a six-game series against the Gwinnett Stripers, smacking two home runs. Harper hit a homer, […]

Bryce Harper made minor league baseball look like kid’s play right in his very first at-bat during his rehab assignment for Triple-A Lehigh Valley Tuesday. The Philadelphia Phillies star, who is trying to shake off the rust in the minor leagues before an eventual return to the Phillies’ active roster, destroyed a slider for a […]

It won’t be long until Philadelphia Phillies fans see Bryce Harper back in action with the team. According to multiple reports, Harper is set to start his rehab assignment on Thursday night after much speculations about his return-to-action plan. As stated in an update on Sunday, the expectation is Harper will join Triple-A Lehigh Valley […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are eagerly awaiting the return of superstar slugger Bryce Harper, who has missed a significant chunk of the season with a thumb injury. Harper has been sidelined since late June due to the thumb injury he sustained after getting hit by a pitch from Padres’ Blake Snell. He’s been ramping up activity […]

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is still sidelined with a thumb injury. But, it appears he’s not too far from a return. Harper took batting practice at Citizens Bank Park on Monday for the first time since going on the shelf as he revealed on Instagram. Via Alex Coffey: From Bryce Harper’s Instagram 👀 pic.twitter.com/d3nZoADHY6 […]

Bryce Harper is working his way back to the Philadelphia Phillies. Ever since suffering a broken thumb, Harper has been sidelined and rehabbing. The latest injury update for the 2021 National League MVP will please Philadelphia and its fans. Harper will take batting practice in Philadelphia while the Phillies wrap up a series against the […]

Sports fans around the world are typically very superstitious. They will do whatever it takes to help their team, such as the old “knock on wood” trick, or wearing their lucky jersey. In some cases, that has led to the formation of curses. And it appears they may be another curse in the MLB that […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have gone from one of the more frustrating teams in baseball to a terrific turnaround story in a short amount of time. The firing of Joe Girardi and seeming attitude shift within the team has sparked a turnaround and they now find themselves in the playoff mix. Their 60-48 record puts them […]

Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper has been out since June 26th. After suffering a broken thumb against the San Diego Padres, Harper has been pushed out of the lineup. Bryce Harper had surgery on July 5th to repair his fractured thumb. During the operation, he had three pins inserted into his finger. On Monday, they […]

Five weeks removed from suffering a broken thumb in the Philadelphia Phillies in a 4-2 win over the San Diego Padres and almost a month to the day after undergoing a successful surgery to insert three pins into the break to help it’s healing, Bryce Harper has successfully undergone a second procedure on the way […]

Jean Segura hasn’t suited up for the Philadelphia Phillies in nearly two months. However, according to the shortstop, he could be returning to the active roster very soon. Segura hopes to start a rehabilitation assignment next week, and believes he can return to the game day field as early as August 4. Phillies beat writer […]

Bryce Harper was drafted by the Washington Nationals and spent the first 6 seasons of his career in Washington. He won an MVP and established himself as a star with the ball club. After hitting free agency prior to 2019, Harper signed in Philadelphia with the Phillies. Meanwhile, Washington had another emerging star in their […]

The Philadelphia Phillies were dealt a massive blow when star outfielder Bryce Harper was placed on the injured list with a broken thumb after he was hit on the hand during a game against the San Diego Padres. Harper was initially expected to miss six-to-eight weeks, but the team never provided a set timetable. Per […]