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
Phillies Final Score: Leadoff Schwarbomb Leads Phillies to a 3-1 Victory Over the Cubs

Despite a comedy of errors in the outfield, the Philadelphia Phillies –powered by a leadoff home run from Kyle Schwarber and another strong outing from starting pitcher Taijuan Walker– were able to hold off the Chicago Cubs, final score 3-1, and complete a three-game road sweep on Thursday night in the Windy City.  Schwarber took […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jun 2023
MLB All-Star Game Starters: Bryce Harpers Loses in Vote Off for NL DH

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper fell short of being voted as an MLB All-Star Game starter, the league announced on Thursday afternoon.  Harper lost the final vote for the NL All-Star DH spot to Los Angeles Dodgers’ DH J.D. Martinez. Your starting designated hitter for the NL, J.D. Martinez! pic.twitter.com/54ewjrIiOb — Los Angeles Dodgers […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Jun 2023
Phillies News: Bryce Harper Advances in 2023 MLB All-Star Game Voting

Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper has advanced to the 2nd round of 2023 MLB All-Star Game voting, according to Major League Baseball and the Phillies. Harper is battling the Los Angeles Dodgers’ J.D. Martinez for the starting designated hitter spot on the 2023 National League All-Star team. Harper currently trails Martinez by 157,189 votes –879,474 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  23 Jun 2023
Phillies Final: Phillies Rally Late to Beat the Rox, 6-3

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper’s 2-run double in the 8th inning proved to be the game winner on Friday night.  The Phillies took the series opener from the Colorado Rockies, 6-3.   Phillies starter Taijuan Walker and Rox Austin Gomber starter engaged in a pitching duel through six innings in the usually homer friendly confines […]

Mike Lipinski  •  12 May 2023
Bryce Harper goes Deep for 1st HR of the season after Tommy John Surgery, Fans react to HR

Philadelphia: It is impressive when one of your players comes back from a significant injury or surgery and that is what is going on with Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper. On Saturday night, the Philadelphia Phillies hosted the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park and in the 5th inning, Bryce Harper would blast his […]

David Malandra Jr  •  06 May 2023
Phillies Petition MLB for Exemption Ahead of Bryce Harper’s 2023 Home Debut

The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t gonna get “Bellinger’d” on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park!  According to reports, the Phillies have petitioned Major Leauge Baseball to allow for more time than normal when Bryce Harper makes his 2023 home debut.  The petition, which is likely to be granted, will allow Harper time to step out of […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 May 2023
MLB, Rob Manfred Have No Time For Bryce Harper’s Elbow Brace

Major League Baseball is going all in on the new pace of play rules that debuted at the beginning of the season.  The latest victim of the rules, returning Phillies’ slugger Bryce Harper. But no the way many expected. A lot was made about Harper’s desire to return to the lineup and forgoing a trip […]

Mike Lipinski  •  04 May 2023