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Bryce Harper may not play in minors before returning from Tommy John surgery, Phillies manager Rob Thomson says

CINCINNATI — After breaking his left thumb and missing a total of 58 days last year, Bryce Harper made 10 plate appearances in two Triple-A games, cut off his minor league assignment, and rejoined the Phillies’ lineup.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 15, 2023

Bryce Harper, first baseman? Here’s why it makes sense for the Phillies.

CINCINNATI — Think about what Bryce Harper usually does after he hits a ball sharply to right field. He takes off like a sprinter out of the blocks, arms and legs pumping, helmet flying, hair flowing, mind set on taking second base before he knows he can actually make it.…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 13, 2023

Phillies’ Bryce Harper Eyes New Position Amid Recovery From Tommy John Surgery

The change could enable the two-time MVP to return to playing defense sooner.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2023

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 · Mar 31, 2023

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…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 30, 2023

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 29, 2023

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 · Mar 29, 2023

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.”

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 26, 2023

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 24, 2023

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.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 23, 2023