Bryce Harper Back Stiffness Prompts Removal from Spring Training Games

Uh oh! Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper is dealing with back stiffness and is effectively shut down until Tuesday, according to Fightins’ skipper Rob Thomson. The 31-year-old first baseman complained of back discomfort after last Thursday’s game against the Boston Red Sox in Clearwater. Back issues have plagued Harper in the past; however, current […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Mar 2024
Dombrowski: Bryce Harper to Play First Base Moving Forward & More

  Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has announced Bryce Harper will move forward as the full-time first baseman for 2024 and beyond, according to MLB.com’s Todd Zolecki. The former NL MVP will not be playing the outfield and will focus on his new infield position. Dombrowski spoke with both Kyle Schwarber and […]

Mike Lipinski  •  08 Nov 2023
2023 Louisville Silver Slugger Award Finalists: A Quartet of Phillies Make the Final Cut

  The 2023 Louisville Silver Slugger Award finalists were announced by Major League Baseball on Thursday morning. The Silver Slugger award has been awarded annually to the best offensive player at their position in their respective league. Previous Philadelphia Phillies winners include Mike Schmidt, Juan Samuel, Lenny Dykstra, Scott Rolen, Bobby Abreu, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 Nov 2023
300 Home Run Club: Bryce Harper Hits His 300th Home Run and Furthers His Love Affair with Philadelphia

  Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper achieved yet another career milestone on Wednesday afternoon in South Philadelphia.  With a flair for the dramatics, Harper crushed an 8th inning, two-run home run to right-center field off of former Phillies’ reliever Matt Moore to give the Phillies a (short-lived) 8-6 lead over the Los Angeles Angels.  The […]

Mike Lipinski  •  31 Aug 2023
Bryce Harper Injury: Phils’ Harper is Day-to-Day with Back Spasms

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter/first baseman Bryce Harper left Thursday’s 6-2 win over the Washington Nationals due to mid-back spasms, according to Phils’ manager Rob Thomson.  The former two-time NL MVP is listed as day-to-day and potential injured list trip is unknown.  He will not be in the Phils’ lineup on Friday in the series opener […]

Mike Lipinski  •  11 Aug 2023
Phillies Lineup Today: Bryce Harper to Make First Start at First Base

Slugger Bryce Harper is making his first defensive start of the season for the Philadelphia Phillies this Friday evening at first Base.

Maranda Jo Shinn  •  21 Jul 2023
Watch: Bryce Harper Strikes Out on Six Pitches…Without Swinging the Bat

  Quiet the odd scene on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper struck out on six pitches. No, the strikeout wasn’t odd, but the way it happened certainly was.  In the 6th inning of a tied game, Harper stood at the plate and watched six straight pitches go by.  Not […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Jul 2023
Phillies News: Bryce Harper to Play First Base This Week

  The day is finally coming, Philadelphia Phillies‘ slugger Bryce Harper will play first base during the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to manager Rob Thomson.  Harper has played first base twice in his 12-year MLB career, once with the Phillies and once with Washington. Harper’s return to the field will allow the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Jul 2023
Phillies Injury News: Bryce Harper OK After Injury Scare

  Philadelphia Phillies DH Bryce Harper is okay “just pretty sore” after being hit in his surgically repaired right elbow in Saturday afternoon’s 5-3 loss to the Miami Marlins. Harper, who was hit on the elbow in the 3rd inning, stayed in the game initially, however he did not appear for his at-bat in the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  08 Jul 2023