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It’s Getting Late Early for the Free-Falling Phillies

They are using the turnarounds of recent World Series winners as inspiration, but this once-promising team is in bad shape.

Sports Illustrated

Marcus Hayes: Phillies manager Joe Girardi might live to see another series, but why?

PHILADELPHIA — On the eve of the most important game as Phillies manager, Joe Girardi lost his best all-around player for three months to a fractured finger. Seventy minutes before the game, he lost the reigning MVP as a late scratch due to forearm soreness in a right arm that…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

SF Giants use extras to beat Phillies for second straight game

PHILADELPHIA — After needing extra innings only three times in their first 46 games, the Giants played extra baseball Tuesday night for the second time in as many games with the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

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Michael Cunningham: Braves still in better shape than ‘stupid money’ Phillies

The Phillies had a new franchise owner for the 2019 season. John Middleton was promising to spend “stupid” money on free agents after years of rebuilding. I remember that caused angst for some Braves backers because their favorite team is owned by Liberty Media.

Tribune News Service

Joe Girardi ’Not Worried’ About Job Security as Phillies Sputter

Girardi is in the final year of his contract with Philadelphia.

Sports Illustrated

Jeff McNeil’s 3-run homer powers Mets to 8-2 win over Phillies

NEW YORK — Jeff McNeil stepped to the plate in the bottom of the fourth inning with runners at the corners and his team down by one.

Tribune News Service

Juan Soto trade rumors have begun. Where do the Dodgers fit?

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers rolled into Washington this week with one of the best records in the major leagues, a loaded roster, and championship aspirations. The Washington Nationals, less than three years removed from knocking out the Dodgers on their way to winning the World Series, have none of…

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Braves walk off to 6-5 win after Bryce Harper gave Phillies the lead in the top of the ninth

ATLANTA — Bryce Harper had barely finished circling the bases — and shouting “Let’s Go!” at his teammates in the dugout — when Nick Nelson began trotting in from the bullpen, an unlikely closer in a ballpark that hasn’t been kind to Phillies closers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Julio Urías shuts down Phillies bats as Dodgers win, 4-1

PHILADELPHIA — Just under a week ago, the Phillies faced Dodgers starter Julio Urías and put up eight hits and five earned runs against him. On Friday, they only managed to get two hits off the lefty, and only seven hits and one earned run against the Dodgers overall, in…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

‘Bryce Harper wants your hat’: Phillies star swaps caps with fan during game

PHILADELPHIA — The final stanza of a nondescript Phillies loss was playing out Thursday afternoon when Bryce Harper popped his head out of the dugout.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper hilariously made a trade for a new hat with a Phillies fan mid-game

Breaking: Bryce Harper Traded!…hats with a fan

USA Today Sports Media Group

Phillies' Bryce Harper will likely remain a DH until at least after the All-Star break

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper's tenure as the Phillies' everyday designated hitter will continue for at least the remainder of the season's first half. The doctor who administered Sunday's platelet-rich plasma injection told Harper Wednesday that he should be prohibited from throwing for six weeks, two weeks longer than the original…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper plans to be back in the Phillies’ lineup soon, but a return to the field has ‘a little ways to go’

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper plans to return to the Phillies’ lineup sometime this week, after his right elbow remained sore enough Tuesday from Sunday’s platelet-rich plasma injection to sideline him for a second straight game.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

What to know about Bryce Harper’s elbow injury: Treatment, surgery outlook and can hitting make it worse?

LOS ANGELES — When Phillies manager Joe Girardi announced that Bryce Harper had a small tear in the ulnar collateral ligament of his right elbow and would be receiving a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection to treat it, he emphasized that there would be a wait-and-see element to this process.

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Bryce Harper homers and doubles against Dodgers for the third game in a row

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers took heat for not aggressively pursuing free agent Bryce Harper after the 2018 season. They were flush with money from their TV deal and had yet to splurge on the likes of Mookie Betts, Trevor Bauer and Freddie Freeman.

Los Angeles Times

Day of Dodgers misfortune ends with 12-10 loss to Phillies in 10 innings

LOS ANGELES — Friday the 13th was not a good day for the Dodgers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Scott Lauber: Inside Bryce Harper’s transition to full-time DH: ‘I don’t feel like I’m doing enough’

PHILADELPHIA — After playing the outfield every day for 10 seasons, Bryce Harper always figured he would need to adjust to being a designated hitter, especially as it evolved from a temp job to one that he may hold down through at least the All-Star break.

Sports Illustrated

Bryce Harper Has ‘Small’ Tear in UCL, Girardi Says

The reigning National League MVP sought a second opinion on his elbow injury, and won’t be able to throw for at least a month.

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J.P. Crawford for Jean Segura: Reassessing the Phillies-Mariners trade four years later

SEATTLE — It took a few years, but J.P. Crawford turned out to be mostly what the Phillies thought he was: a stellar defensive shortstop with on-base skills and leadership qualities in the clubhouse.

Newsday

Down six, Mets storm back with seven-run ninth inning to stun Phillies

PHILADELPHIA — The Mets outdid themselves again — and so did the Phillies’ bullpen.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies exorcise no-hit loss against Mets with next day 4-1 comeback win

NEW YORK — The Phillies left Citi Field hitless and humbled on Friday night. They arrived on Saturday afternoon with a different energy. J.T. Realmuto jokingly practiced throwing his fastball to Rhys Hoskins while the team took batting practice. Seranthony Domínguez and Jeurys Familia played dominoes in the clubhouse before…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phils’ bats stay on a roll in 7-3 win over the Rockies

PHILADELPHIA — It’s almost certainly a coincidence, but, well, let’s just mention it off the top anyway: Since Kyle Schwarber blew off a bunch of steam a few nights ago, the previously stalled Phillies offense hasn’t ceased chugging along.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper’s ‘achy’ elbow is the latest reason the Phillies are thankful for the addition of the DH

With each day that Bryce Harper still feels what he describes as an “achy” sensation in his right elbow, the Phillies are ever more thankful for a change to the collective bargaining agreement that they favored all along.

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Kyle Schwarber’s karmic double caps an offensive outburst for Phillies in 8-2 victory over Rockies

PHILADELPHIA — It took only a few minutes Sunday night for Kyle Schwarber to calm down after blowing his top on national television over home-plate umpire Ángel Hernández’s strike zone.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kyle Schwarber lost his mind after yet another terrible Angel Hernandez call and MLB fans loved it

Kyle Schwarber went OFF here.

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