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
Philadelphia Phillies (15-15) at Los Angeles Dodgers (17-13): Game 31 Preview

Here’s the preview for Tuesday’s Philadelphia Phillies–Los Angeles Dodgers contest in three words: Bryce is back.  Phillies slugger Bryce Harper, who was cleared on Monday, will return to the lineup 160-days after Tommy John surgery on his injured elbow.  The former NL MVP will handle the Phils’ designated hitter duties until he’s able to return […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 May 2023
Bryce is Back! Harper Batting Third in Return to the Phillies Lineup

It’s now officially official.  Bryce is back.  The Philadelphia Phillies have submitted their lineup card for Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Bryce Harper’s name is penciled in.  Harper will DH and bat third in his 2023 season debut.   Harper’s return to the lineup 160-days removed from Tommy John surgery is nothing short […]

Mike Lipinski  •  02 May 2023
Report: Bryce Harper to Join the Phillies Lineup on Tuesday If Cleared

According to a report from The Athletic’s Matt Gelb, injured Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter/outfielder Bryce Harper could be in the lineup on Tuesday in Los Angeles.   Yes, Tuesday. Harper will meet with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Monday morning, if the slugger is cleared the expectation is he will be in the lineup […]

Mike Lipinski  •  30 Apr 2023