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HISTORICAL FACTS: 12 - The Untold Story

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Nearly Ready to Play But One Key Hurdle Remains

The two-time MVP is making progress after undergoing offseason elbow surgery.

Sports Illustrated

Phillies, J.T. Realmuto right at home in opener at Citizens Bank Park, topping Reds, 5-2

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies returned to Citizens Bank Park on Friday with a different lineup than most expected. Infielder Kody Clemens, who was activated earlier that day, was in the eight hole. Bench outfielder Jake Cave was in the seven hole. Instead of batting second and third, Bryce Harper and…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies’ Bryce Harper progresses to first regular batting practice

NEW YORK — Bryce Harper took regular batting practice on the field at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, according to Phillies manager Rob Thomson.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

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Bryce Harper Took Significant Step in Recovery Ahead of Phillies at Yankees

The Phillies star continues to progress after offseason Tommy John surgery.

Sports Illustrated

Cardinals squander three leads in late innings, fall to Toronto in opener

ST. LOUIS — The three losses the Cardinals misplaced in the late innings on the scoreboard took a backseat to the one loss on the field in the eighth inning.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

How Bryce Harper planted the flag in Philly and got his friends to follow: ‘Cool to see guys picking the Phillies again’

PHILADELPHIA — John Middleton wanted to be the one to tell Bryce Harper. So, shortly after lunchtime in Philadelphia on the first Monday in December, once Trea Turner had accepted the Phillies’ $300 million offer, the owner reached for his phone and called the star slugger at home in Las…

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Marcus Hayes: Phillies’ Bryce Harper says he might have to DH all season, but ‘Caveman’ is hot

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies won’t place Bryce Harper on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from elbow surgery because they hope he can return as their designated hitter before May 29, which would be the first day he’d be eligible to return, president Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday.

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Mike Sielski: John Middleton runs the Phillies like the fan he is. Dave Dombrowski lets him get away with it.

John Middleton was in his favorite place at his favorite time of year for his favorite reason, almost.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: Trea Turner is ‘Philadelphia’s next Chase Utley’: Charlie Manuel evokes Phillies legend

PHILADELPHIA — If Charlie Manuel is right, Pennsylvania is about to see a spike in babies named “Trea.”

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Phillies expect Rhys Hoskins to miss the season; Darick Hall to be primary first baseman

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins, who was diagnosed with a left ACL tear on Thursday, will likely miss the rest of the season, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced on Friday.

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Marcus Hayes: Rhys Hoskins’ knee injury means Nick Castellanos needs to start earning that $100 million contract

CLEARWATER, Fla. — This would be a good time for Nick Castellanos to start earning that $100 million.

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Bryce Harper ‘doing great’, could be back before the end of May, Phillies believe

CLEARWATER, Fla. — For most of the offseason, the Phillies have acted as if their 2023 lineup will need to be judged in two distinct halves, the first of which will not have a two-time MVP hitting in the middle of it.

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David Murphy: Phillies’ best bench bets include Darick Hall as DH and Scott Kingery in the minors. Who knows from there?

CLEARWATER, Fla. — It shouldn’t surprise anybody if the final member of the Phillies’ Opening Day roster is currently wearing another jersey. In fact, it’s one of the strongest conclusions you can draw once you consider their limited range of options to fill their one obvious hole. With 10 days…

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Baseball back in the Olympics with major leaguers? Bryce Harper would love it.

CLEARWATER, Fla. — When Bryce Harper flips on the television at night and watches the World Baseball Classic, he sees possibility.

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Bryce Harper feels good as he reports to Phillies, but won’t rush his return to the lineup

CLEARWATER, Fla. — In his first time speaking with reporters after undergoing Tommy John surgery in November, the Phillies’ Bryce Harper said Thursday he is “feeling good” physically, but still has no timeline for when he will play again.

Sports Illustrated

Experts Come Together for LABR Draft Review

Best picks, biggest regrets and nastiest snipes from this 15-team draft.

Tribune News Service

Tom Krasovic: Padres' contract with Manny Machado has been a win-win-win deal so far

Hang a gold star on the first four years of the 10-year contract between Manny Machado and the Padres.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Three thoughts on three big Phillies spring training questions (beyond Andrew Painter)

Let’s not kid ourselves. The biggest story of Phillies spring training is the 19-year-old who could end up in the starting rotation when the season opens March 30. But, then, you knew that. So, let’s give Andrew Painter a break and take a look at the three other plot lines…

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La Velle E. Neal III: After decades of avoidance, Twins embracing relationship with Boras

MINNEAPOLIS — Now that they have taken their relationship with super agent Scott Boras to another level, one thing is certain:

Los Angeles Times

Mike Trout: Anything short of WBC title would be 'a failure' for Team USA

LOS ANGELES — Mike Trout's beloved Philadelphia Eagles play Saturday. He'll be in attendance.

Sports Illustrated

Eight Players Under 30 Who Are Making Their Hall of Fame Case

These are the most likely stars at their age to reach Cooperstown.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

What the shortstop aging curve means for the Phillies’ 11-year contract with Trea Turner

PHILADELPHIA — In stretching out Trea Turner’s $300 million contract over 11 years, the Phillies diluted the average annual salary for luxury-tax purposes and payroll flexibility. It’s the approach they took four years ago in signing Bryce Harper. The length of Turner’s deal, like Harper’s 13-year pact, was predicated on…

Boston Herald

Red Sox, Rafael Devers agree on one-year contract for 2023

BOSTON — It’s not the Rafael Devers news Red Sox fans were hoping for.

Sports Illustrated

An Alternate History of the 2022 Phillies’ World Series Run

What to do when your favorite story of the year is reduced to a work of fiction.

Tribune News Service

Michael Cunningham: If Braves don’t retain Dansby Swanson it won’t be because they can’t afford it

ATLANTA — The Phillies raised eyebrows when they signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year contract for $330 million. Harper was voted National League MVP at 22 years old and still was in his prime, but what about later? The Phillies are on the hook to pay Harper $288 million after…

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