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Bryce Harper returns with a bang, driving in two as the Phillies beat the Pirates

PHILADELPHIA — In the bottom of the first inning, en route to a 7-4 Phillies win on Friday, DH Bryce Harper stepped up to the plate and into a situation that seemed tailor-made for him. The bases were loaded, there were no outs, and the entire ballpark was on its…

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Bryce Harper will return to Phillies on Friday vs. Pirates

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Bryce Harper will be activated Friday after missing two months with a broken left thumb.

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Marcus Hayes: 10 reasons to keep faith in the Phillies, who are primed for a late-summer run

The Phillies have lots of reasons to worry.

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How Chicago Cubs lefty Justin Steele has kept hitters guessing by altering the movement on his fastball

WASHINGTON — Three weeks later, Chicago Cubs left-hander Justin Steele laughs at how close he came to making history.

Chicago Tribune

Edmundo Sosa leads Phillies’ revived offense to 4-3 victory over Reds

CINCINNATI — A few hours before the start of every series, the Phillies hold scouting meetings. The pitchers go over how to attack opposing hitters; the hitters review opposing pitchers. It’s a good time to bring up new topics or raise concerns.

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Phillies star Bryce Harper takes ‘huge’ step as he nears return from his fractured right thumb

NEW YORK — If Bryce Harper’s work goes well on Sunday, he will take batting practice on the field at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, according to interim manager Rob Thomson. Harper hasn’t taken batting practice on the field since he was hit by a Blake Snell pitch on June…

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Phillies’ Kyle Schwarber may miss Mets series because of strained calf

As if scoring runs against Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom wasn’t going to be challenging enough this weekend, the Phillies will have to face the twin New York Mets aces without Kyle Schwarber.

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Michael Cunningham: As Braves chase Mets, Phillies creep up from behind

I never wavered in my belief that the Braves would figure things out even as they stumbled through the season’s first two months. They would get sorted out and make the postseason one way or another. I’ll end up being right about that. But it turns out I was wrong…

Tribune News Service

Judge’s Home Run Chase Isn’t Enough to Keep Yankees From Falling

Here’s where all 30 teams stand as we near the trade deadline.

Sports Illustrated

Seranthony Domínguez saves the day for the Phillies after a five-run Pirates rally

PITTSBURGH — Before the Phillies game against the Pirates on Thursday night, interim manager Rob Thomson told his players to not take their 40-58 opponents for granted. “Get the lead,” he told them. “Step on the gas pedal.”

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Rob Thomson’s patience pays off as Phillies take series against Braves with 7-2 win

PHILADELPHIA — Rob Thomson has managed the Phillies on an interim basis for 55 days, not nearly long enough to establish a distinctive style of helmsmanship. If anything, the longtime coach and first-time skipper has projected consistency, calm, and a steady hand.

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Aaron Nola struggles in first start in nine days as Phillies fall to Braves, 6-3

Despite their warts, the Phillies believe they can be a tough playoff team. It isn’t a delusional notion. They have two frontline starting pitchers, and well, anything can -- and often does -- happen in a short series.

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All-Stars Ian Happ, Kyle Schwarber see parallels in their careers

Schwarber, speaking as a baseball fan, called the Cubs’ rebuild “shocking.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Phillies waste solid Zack Wheeler outing in 10th-inning collapse against Cubs

PHILADELPHIA — When the Phillies swept the Marlins in Miami just before the All-Star break, they were playing pristine baseball. They committed no errors during that series. In their first game, they gutted out a 2-1 win despite an uncharacteristically shaky performance from closer Seranthony Domínguez. That didn’t feel like…

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Cubs open second half with 15-2 win against Phillies

Reminders of the approaching trade deadline didn’t seem to weigh on the Cubs on Friday at Citizens Bank Park.

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The Bryce Harper Show remains off the national stage, and that’s bad for baseball

LOS ANGELES — There’s a locker with Bryce Harper’s name on it this week in the National League All-Star clubhouse.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Betting outcry over Home Run Derby is much ado about nothing, but MLB has some cleaning up to do

MLB might've dodged controversy this time around but won't always be so lucky.

Chicago Sun-Times

Juan Soto wins Home Run Derby

Soto won the Derby held off Seattle Mariners rookie Julio Rodríguez 19-18 in the final.

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Los Angeles Times

Juan Soto defeats Julio Rodríguez in thrilling home run derby at Dodger Stadium

It was almost like a passing of the torch, from one of baseball's most decorated Dominican stars, a 42-year-old future Hall of Famer in the twilight of his career, to a pair of the game's most prolific, young Dominican sluggers.

The Independent UK

Juan Soto overcomes JRod, contract talk to win HR Derby

Washington Nationals star Juan Soto won his first Home Run Derby

Chicago Sun-Times

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw preparing for All-Star first he’s pretty sure he doesn’t deserve

“I probably shouldn’t even be here, honestly,” Kershaw said before taking in the Home Run Derby.

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Sports bettors went wild for Albert Pujols after his improbably upset of Kyle Schwarber at the Home Run Derby

Another incredible moment for the Future Hall of Famer

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MLB All-Stars honor Albert Pujols’ final Home Run Derby with classy home plate celebration

What a way to honor a baseball legend!

USA Today Sports Media Group

2022 MLB Home Run Derby, live stream, TV channel, time, odds and brackets, how to watch online

The Major League Baseball All-Star Week has arrived and will kick off on Monday night with the Home Run Derby live at Chavez Ravine.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Benjamin Hochman: Cardinals’ Paul Goldschmidt could win batting title, ‘slash’ triple crown

As we take a moment to breathe during the All-Star break, perhaps now is a nice time for a little perspective.

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