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Phillies shuffle infield as Arraez arrives, Harper shifts to right field
sports21 days ago

Phillies shuffle infield as Arraez arrives, Harper shifts to right field

The Phillies acquire Luis Arraez and immediately reshuffle the infield: Alec Bohm at first, Arraez at second, and Bryson Stott at third, with Bryce Harper moving to right field for the first time since his Tommy John surgery. Harper said he’s willing to move to the outfield, at least temporarily, and intends to return to first base in 2027; Edmundo Sosa will see more infield time as the team adjusts its outfield platoons and brings in relievers Brooks Raley and Caleb Kilian.

via The New York Times|
#alec-bohm#bryce-harper#bryson-stott
Harper Clears Path for Arraez as Phillies Lock in Deadline Upgrade
sports21 days ago

Harper Clears Path for Arraez as Phillies Lock in Deadline Upgrade

The Phillies pulled off a deadline deal to add three-time batting champ Luis Arráez and reliever Caleb Kilian, with Bryce Harper willing to move from first base to the outfield to clear roster space. Arráez’s bat should boost the lineup, and the team reshuffled positions—Stott to third and Bohm to first—to fit him in, while Harper emphasizes his willingness to do whatever it takes to win a World Series. The package also includes bullpen help (Raley) and reflects a broader push to spark a slumping offense.

via NBC Sports Philadelphia|
#baseball#bryce-harper#luis-arraez
Mattingly Pushes Back on Harper’s Deadline Talk, Urges Phillies to Improve
sports26 days ago

Mattingly Pushes Back on Harper’s Deadline Talk, Urges Phillies to Improve

Phillies manager Don Mattingly said Bryce Harper’s outspoken call for help at the trade deadline didn’t reflect the rest of the clubhouse and he dislikes the message, even as he isn’t angry with Harper. Mattingly emphasized the team should keep getting better and left it to Phillies executive Dave Dombrowski to pursue upgrades, noting there are six days before the deadline. He also indicated he won’t address the matter with Harper directly, instead focusing on improving their play internally.

via On Pattison|
#bryce-harper#clubhouse-morale#don-mattingly
Harper: Phillies Need Reinforcements—Can Dombrowski Deliver?
sports26 days ago

Harper: Phillies Need Reinforcements—Can Dombrowski Deliver?

After a 1-0 loss to the Marlins and the Phillies’ fourth straight series defeat post-All-Star break, Bryce Harper said the team “needs help,” calling for reinforcements on both hitting and pitching. The piece argues the high payroll hasn’t translated into consistent offense or reliable relief, questions whether GM Dombrowski can land upgrades given a thin prospect pool, and warns that Harper’s public plea could complicate front-office dynamics even as stars like Harper and Schwarber could still lift the offense with added support.

via The Good Phight|
#bryce-harper#dombrowski#offense
Mattingly urges Harper to let Dombrowski steer Phillies’ deadline moves
sports26 days ago

Mattingly urges Harper to let Dombrowski steer Phillies’ deadline moves

Don Mattingly publicly chided Bryce Harper for suggesting the Phillies need help at the trade deadline, saying front-office moves should be handled by GM Dave Dombrowski. Harper indicated the lineup could use reinforcements as Philadelphia has struggled offensively, but Mattingly stressed that players shouldn’t speak for the team and that the Phillies will pursue improvements at the deadline.

via New York Post|
#bryce-harper#don-mattingly#mlb
Harper: Phillies know exactly what to add by the trade deadline
mlb-baseball27 days ago

Harper: Phillies know exactly what to add by the trade deadline

Bryce Harper says it’s obvious what Philadelphia needs before the Aug. 3 trade deadline—bullpen help, lineup upgrades, or a starting pitcher. The Phillies sit 57-50, 2nd in the NL East and in the second wild-card spot, but have been poor when the top four starters aren’t on the mound (5-21 without Sánchez/Wheeler/Luzardo/Nola). Philadelphia ranks 16th in slugging (.402) with a .304 OBP. Harper, who has slumped to .163 with three homers in his past 24 games, says he hasn’t discussed moves with president Dave Dombrowski and simply wants the team to “get in” with the right pieces to reach the postseason.

via theScore|
#bryce-harper#bullpen#mlb-baseball
Harper distances himself from FanDuel Cameo gambling promo
sports1 month ago

Harper distances himself from FanDuel Cameo gambling promo

MLB star Bryce Harper says he didn’t know a Cameo video he recorded for a VIP client would be used as a FanDuel gambling promotion and that he has no affiliation with FanDuel. The clip, tied to Terry Thompson who later faced large gambling losses and is suing FanDuel and DraftKings, was edited with FanDuel branding; Harper read a script in good faith and did not consent to promotional use. The Philadelphia Inquirer story prompted Harper’s public denial and underscores concerns about how gambling promotions target vulnerable bettors.

via New York Post|
#bryce-harper#cameo#fanduel
Harper Secures Legend Pick as All-Star Week Comes to Philly
sports1 month ago

Harper Secures Legend Pick as All-Star Week Comes to Philly

MLB named Bryce Harper the Phillies' 'Legend Pick' for the 96th All-Star Game in Philadelphia, capping a season where he’s been among the NL’s top players after a public clash with commissioner Rob Manfred; the Dodgers have five selections headlined by Ohtani as DH, while the AL is led by the Yankees, Blue Jays and Rays with four apiece, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. won the fan vote but will skip the game to rest a back injury. The announcement also highlights several snubs and a wave of first-time All-Stars ahead of the July 14 game.

via USA Today|
#bryce-harper#los-angeles-dodgers#mlb-all-star
Harper’s cycle and Schwarber’s three homers fuel Phillies; Skenes stumbles; Rogers shines
sports2 months ago

Harper’s cycle and Schwarber’s three homers fuel Phillies; Skenes stumbles; Rogers shines

Bryce Harper hit for the cycle and Kyle Schwarber collected four hits, including three home runs, as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3. Paul Skenes extended his seven-start winless streak in a 2-1 Pirates loss to Colorado, despite six innings of two-run ball. Trevor Rogers pitched seven shutout innings to lead the Orioles past the Dodgers 3-2, continuing a strong June stretch.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#bryce-harper#kyle-schwarber#mlb
Harper, Schwarber pace Phillies' 15-3 rout of Mets with cycle and triple-homer night
sports2 months ago

Harper, Schwarber pace Phillies' 15-3 rout of Mets with cycle and triple-homer night

Bryce Harper hit for the cycle and Kyle Schwarber homered three times, including two in a single inning, as the Phillies routed the Mets 15-3. Harper completed the cycle with a fifth-inning triple, the duo delivering a historic showing that brightens All-Star chatter, with Harper also adjusting his bat and Schwarber adding a third homer later in the game.

via Inquirer.com|
#baseball#bryce-harper#kyle-schwarber
Harper completes first career cycle in five innings as Phillies top Mets
sports2 months ago

Harper completes first career cycle in five innings as Phillies top Mets

Bryce Harper hit for the first cycle of his MLB career, going 4-for-4 with a homer in the first inning, a double and a single in the third, and a triple in the fifth, completing the feat in five innings against the Mets—a rapid cycle one of the fastest in Phillies history and a rarity in MLB. Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber also homered twice in the third as Philadelphia plated eight runs in that inning; Harper’s performance helped secure a convincing game, with this being the 11th Phillies cycle all‑time and the first since Weston Wilson in 2024.

via The New York Times|
#bryce-harper#cycle#mets
Phillies edge Padres 3-2 in home opener as Nola shines and Harper delivers
sports2 months ago

Phillies edge Padres 3-2 in home opener as Nola shines and Harper delivers

Philadelphia defeated San Diego 3-2 in the home opener, with Aaron Nola fanning eight over five innings and Bryce Harper delivering a two-run homer to answer an early Gavin Sheets shot; the go-ahead run came on a Bohm double in the fourth, and the Phillies bullpen—Alvarado, Kerkering, Keller and Duran—held the Padres scoreless the rest of the way as Duran earned his 13th save. Padres rookie Jase Bowen collected his first major-league hit in the seventh, while Brandon Marsh went 4-for-4 to raise his average to .332; Christopher Sanchez is lined up to start tomorrow against Walker Buehler.

via The Good Phight|
#aaron-nola#baseball#bryce-harper