Bryce HarperThe Showman returned for a ‘huge’ WBC moment. And it could be big for Bryce Harper and the Phillies, too.After an atypical season in which the big hits never came, Harper put on a show in Miami. Can it be the first chapter in a bounce-back 2026 season? Scott Lauber Team USA came up short in the WBC final, but Bryce Harper left a mark — with his bat and his words Scott Lauber Team USA can silence all the noise with a WBC semifinal win over the high-powered Dominican RepublicScott Lauber Dreaming of a baseball Dream Team: What the USA roster might look like for the 2028 L.A. OlympicsScott Lauber OpinionDeath to prediction markets profiting on war | Will Bunch NewsletterWill Bunch | Columnist AdvertisementOpinionKyle Schwarber is too good to bat cleanup. That, and other conclusions from last year’s lineups. A question of correlation versus causation remains. Were the Phillies better as a team because Harper’s numbers were better behind Schwarber?David Murphy | Columnist Don Mattingly could give Bryce Harper’s career a boost with the Phillies. Maybe Harper can reciprocate. The Hitman (Mattingly) has never won a World Series. The Showman (Harper) might be able to help him with that. Scott Lauber Q&A: John Middleton on Phillies’ high payroll amid looming labor war, Dave Dombrowski-Bryce Harper saga, and moreIn a wide-ranging interview with The Inquirer, the Phillies owner described going "to bed at 11 o’clock thinking we had a deal" with Bo Bichette and why he doesn't believe in blowing up his team.Scott Lauber Bryce Harper goes to the Jersey Shore boardwalk with his new ‘Mad House’ cleatsThe newest colorway of Bryce Harper's Under Armour Harper 10 is called “Mad House” and pays homage to the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore.Conor Smith Phillies spring training: Taryn Hatcher out, Cole Hamels back at NBC Sports Philadelphia Cole Hamels is back, Taryn Hatcher is out as NBC Sports Philadelphia increases the number of spring training games it'll air. Rob Tornoe OpinionWhat Bryce Harper said, what he couldn’t say, and how it reflects on Dave DombrowskiLook at last season’s Mount Rushmore of hitters and you’ll see the source of Harper’s frustration.David Murphy | Columnist With free agency looming next year, Alec Bohm is prepared to bat cleanup (again) for Kyle Schwarber or Bryce HarperBohm conceded this his game was "down last year" but is confident that his ability to "put the ball in play" will be an asset in the cleanup spot behind Schwarber or Harper.Scott Lauber Dodgers are much more than free spenders, Bryce Harper says: ‘They draft, they develop, they do it the right way’ The slugger talked at spring training about the Dodgers, the "juggernaut" that is the National League East, expectations for a few Phillies rookies, and more. Lochlahn March Bryce Harper says Dave Dombrowski’s ‘not elite’ comment is ‘kind of wild to me still’The Phillies slugger talked about the perceived criticism on Sunday, saying he was surprised it was not handled "in-house." Don’t be surprised if Harper channels all of this into an MVP-worthy season.Scott Lauber 60 Phillies thoughts for Super Bowl LX: Harper’s chip, Bichette the Met, Wheeler’s projection, and moreThe Patriots and Seahawks are done, and the mitts will be poppin’ in Florida and Arizona. Here are LX things to chew on in anticipation of Phillies pitchers and catchers getting to work on Wednesday.Scott Lauber Phillies are well-represented across the World Baseball Classic team poolBryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Brad Keller were named to the Team USA roster. In total, the Phillies will send 11 players from their 40-man roster.Lochlahn March Opinion‘Not elite’ Bryce Harper might lose his No. 3 spot in the Phillies lineup, flip with Kyle Schwarber at No. 2It sounds like manager Rob Thomson might juggle the lineup all season long, preferences and feelings be damned.Marcus Hayes | Columnist How can Don Mattingly help Bryce Harper? It starts with his star power.The playing career of Mattingly, the Phillies' new bench coach, gives him instant credibility among players, especially star players. His impact on Harper could be profound.Scott Lauber ‘Not elite’ Bryce Harper could use better lineup protection. Here are the Phillies’ options.Harper created some buzz with a two-word message on his shirt. With five weeks until spring training, it’s fair to wonder if the Phillies have better alternatives than they had in 2025 to protect him.Scott Lauber OpinionThe advantage to the Eagles’ resting their starters, Bryce Harper’s inspiration, and other thoughtsThere’s a decent chance that the Eagles will secure the best of all outcomes for themselves on Sunday, and that would be a timely reassertion of strength from the defending champs. Mike Sielski | Columnist See more storiesAdvertisement
The Showman returned for a ‘huge’ WBC moment. And it could be big for Bryce Harper and the Phillies, too.After an atypical season in which the big hits never came, Harper put on a show in Miami. Can it be the first chapter in a bounce-back 2026 season? Scott Lauber
The Showman returned for a ‘huge’ WBC moment. And it could be big for Bryce Harper and the Phillies, too.After an atypical season in which the big hits never came, Harper put on a show in Miami. Can it be the first chapter in a bounce-back 2026 season? Scott Lauber
Team USA came up short in the WBC final, but Bryce Harper left a mark — with his bat and his words Scott Lauber
Team USA came up short in the WBC final, but Bryce Harper left a mark — with his bat and his words Scott Lauber
Team USA can silence all the noise with a WBC semifinal win over the high-powered Dominican RepublicScott Lauber
Team USA can silence all the noise with a WBC semifinal win over the high-powered Dominican RepublicScott Lauber
Dreaming of a baseball Dream Team: What the USA roster might look like for the 2028 L.A. OlympicsScott Lauber
Dreaming of a baseball Dream Team: What the USA roster might look like for the 2028 L.A. OlympicsScott Lauber
OpinionKyle Schwarber is too good to bat cleanup. That, and other conclusions from last year’s lineups. A question of correlation versus causation remains. Were the Phillies better as a team because Harper’s numbers were better behind Schwarber?David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionKyle Schwarber is too good to bat cleanup. That, and other conclusions from last year’s lineups. A question of correlation versus causation remains. Were the Phillies better as a team because Harper’s numbers were better behind Schwarber?David Murphy | Columnist
Don Mattingly could give Bryce Harper’s career a boost with the Phillies. Maybe Harper can reciprocate. The Hitman (Mattingly) has never won a World Series. The Showman (Harper) might be able to help him with that. Scott Lauber
Don Mattingly could give Bryce Harper’s career a boost with the Phillies. Maybe Harper can reciprocate. The Hitman (Mattingly) has never won a World Series. The Showman (Harper) might be able to help him with that. Scott Lauber
Q&A: John Middleton on Phillies’ high payroll amid looming labor war, Dave Dombrowski-Bryce Harper saga, and moreIn a wide-ranging interview with The Inquirer, the Phillies owner described going "to bed at 11 o’clock thinking we had a deal" with Bo Bichette and why he doesn't believe in blowing up his team.Scott Lauber
Q&A: John Middleton on Phillies’ high payroll amid looming labor war, Dave Dombrowski-Bryce Harper saga, and moreIn a wide-ranging interview with The Inquirer, the Phillies owner described going "to bed at 11 o’clock thinking we had a deal" with Bo Bichette and why he doesn't believe in blowing up his team.Scott Lauber
Bryce Harper goes to the Jersey Shore boardwalk with his new ‘Mad House’ cleatsThe newest colorway of Bryce Harper's Under Armour Harper 10 is called “Mad House” and pays homage to the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore.Conor Smith
Bryce Harper goes to the Jersey Shore boardwalk with his new ‘Mad House’ cleatsThe newest colorway of Bryce Harper's Under Armour Harper 10 is called “Mad House” and pays homage to the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore.Conor Smith
Phillies spring training: Taryn Hatcher out, Cole Hamels back at NBC Sports Philadelphia Cole Hamels is back, Taryn Hatcher is out as NBC Sports Philadelphia increases the number of spring training games it'll air. Rob Tornoe
Phillies spring training: Taryn Hatcher out, Cole Hamels back at NBC Sports Philadelphia Cole Hamels is back, Taryn Hatcher is out as NBC Sports Philadelphia increases the number of spring training games it'll air. Rob Tornoe
OpinionWhat Bryce Harper said, what he couldn’t say, and how it reflects on Dave DombrowskiLook at last season’s Mount Rushmore of hitters and you’ll see the source of Harper’s frustration.David Murphy | Columnist
OpinionWhat Bryce Harper said, what he couldn’t say, and how it reflects on Dave DombrowskiLook at last season’s Mount Rushmore of hitters and you’ll see the source of Harper’s frustration.David Murphy | Columnist
With free agency looming next year, Alec Bohm is prepared to bat cleanup (again) for Kyle Schwarber or Bryce HarperBohm conceded this his game was "down last year" but is confident that his ability to "put the ball in play" will be an asset in the cleanup spot behind Schwarber or Harper.Scott Lauber
With free agency looming next year, Alec Bohm is prepared to bat cleanup (again) for Kyle Schwarber or Bryce HarperBohm conceded this his game was "down last year" but is confident that his ability to "put the ball in play" will be an asset in the cleanup spot behind Schwarber or Harper.Scott Lauber
Dodgers are much more than free spenders, Bryce Harper says: ‘They draft, they develop, they do it the right way’ The slugger talked at spring training about the Dodgers, the "juggernaut" that is the National League East, expectations for a few Phillies rookies, and more. Lochlahn March
Dodgers are much more than free spenders, Bryce Harper says: ‘They draft, they develop, they do it the right way’ The slugger talked at spring training about the Dodgers, the "juggernaut" that is the National League East, expectations for a few Phillies rookies, and more. Lochlahn March
Bryce Harper says Dave Dombrowski’s ‘not elite’ comment is ‘kind of wild to me still’The Phillies slugger talked about the perceived criticism on Sunday, saying he was surprised it was not handled "in-house." Don’t be surprised if Harper channels all of this into an MVP-worthy season.Scott Lauber
Bryce Harper says Dave Dombrowski’s ‘not elite’ comment is ‘kind of wild to me still’The Phillies slugger talked about the perceived criticism on Sunday, saying he was surprised it was not handled "in-house." Don’t be surprised if Harper channels all of this into an MVP-worthy season.Scott Lauber
60 Phillies thoughts for Super Bowl LX: Harper’s chip, Bichette the Met, Wheeler’s projection, and moreThe Patriots and Seahawks are done, and the mitts will be poppin’ in Florida and Arizona. Here are LX things to chew on in anticipation of Phillies pitchers and catchers getting to work on Wednesday.Scott Lauber
60 Phillies thoughts for Super Bowl LX: Harper’s chip, Bichette the Met, Wheeler’s projection, and moreThe Patriots and Seahawks are done, and the mitts will be poppin’ in Florida and Arizona. Here are LX things to chew on in anticipation of Phillies pitchers and catchers getting to work on Wednesday.Scott Lauber
Phillies are well-represented across the World Baseball Classic team poolBryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Brad Keller were named to the Team USA roster. In total, the Phillies will send 11 players from their 40-man roster.Lochlahn March
Phillies are well-represented across the World Baseball Classic team poolBryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and Brad Keller were named to the Team USA roster. In total, the Phillies will send 11 players from their 40-man roster.Lochlahn March
Opinion‘Not elite’ Bryce Harper might lose his No. 3 spot in the Phillies lineup, flip with Kyle Schwarber at No. 2It sounds like manager Rob Thomson might juggle the lineup all season long, preferences and feelings be damned.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
Opinion‘Not elite’ Bryce Harper might lose his No. 3 spot in the Phillies lineup, flip with Kyle Schwarber at No. 2It sounds like manager Rob Thomson might juggle the lineup all season long, preferences and feelings be damned.Marcus Hayes | Columnist
How can Don Mattingly help Bryce Harper? It starts with his star power.The playing career of Mattingly, the Phillies' new bench coach, gives him instant credibility among players, especially star players. His impact on Harper could be profound.Scott Lauber
How can Don Mattingly help Bryce Harper? It starts with his star power.The playing career of Mattingly, the Phillies' new bench coach, gives him instant credibility among players, especially star players. His impact on Harper could be profound.Scott Lauber
‘Not elite’ Bryce Harper could use better lineup protection. Here are the Phillies’ options.Harper created some buzz with a two-word message on his shirt. With five weeks until spring training, it’s fair to wonder if the Phillies have better alternatives than they had in 2025 to protect him.Scott Lauber
‘Not elite’ Bryce Harper could use better lineup protection. Here are the Phillies’ options.Harper created some buzz with a two-word message on his shirt. With five weeks until spring training, it’s fair to wonder if the Phillies have better alternatives than they had in 2025 to protect him.Scott Lauber
OpinionThe advantage to the Eagles’ resting their starters, Bryce Harper’s inspiration, and other thoughtsThere’s a decent chance that the Eagles will secure the best of all outcomes for themselves on Sunday, and that would be a timely reassertion of strength from the defending champs. Mike Sielski | Columnist
OpinionThe advantage to the Eagles’ resting their starters, Bryce Harper’s inspiration, and other thoughtsThere’s a decent chance that the Eagles will secure the best of all outcomes for themselves on Sunday, and that would be a timely reassertion of strength from the defending champs. Mike Sielski | Columnist
