Phillies Lineup Today: Bryce Harper to Make First Start at First Base

Slugger Bryce Harper is making his first defensive start of the season for the Philadelphia Phillies this Friday evening at first Base.

Maranda Jo Shinn  •  21 Jul 2023
Phillies Lineup Today: Bryce Harper in the Lineup vs. Brewers After Crazy Strikeout

The Philadelphia Phillies lineup is out for Thursday’s rubber match against the Milwaukee Brewers.  After a bizarre at-bat on Wednesday night, Bryce Harper remains in the Phillies lineup batting fourth and DH’ing. Here’s a look at the Phillies lineup today versus the Brewers and how they fair against the Brewers’ starter. Phillies Lineup vs. Brewers […]

Mike Lipinski  •  20 Jul 2023
Watch: Bryce Harper Strikes Out on Six Pitches…Without Swinging the Bat

  Quiet the odd scene on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper struck out on six pitches. No, the strikeout wasn’t odd, but the way it happened certainly was.  In the 6th inning of a tied game, Harper stood at the plate and watched six straight pitches go by.  Not […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Jul 2023
Phillies Injury News: Phils’ Medical Staff Recommends Tommy John Surgery for Andrew Painter

  Talk about timing, a day after Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations shot down the idea of top pitching prospect Andrew Painter be a factor in 2023, the team announced they’re recommending Painter undergo Tommy John surgery.  Painter, 20, will consult with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday, July 24, according to a statement from […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Jul 2023
Phillies Injury News: Top Prospect Andrew Painter No Longer an Option in 2023

The news is not good on Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter. The 20-year-old pitching phenom, who was considered by many a near-lock for the No. 5 spot in the Phillies rotation, no longer factors in the teams’ 2023 plans, according to president of baseball ops Dave Dombrowski.   Speaking with MLB.com on Tuesday afternoon, Dombrowski […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Jul 2023
MLB Trade Deadline: Phillies Trade Deadline Needs, Potential Partner Teams, and Trade Targets

  The 2023 Major League Baseball trade deadline, set for August 1 at 6:00 PM/EDT, is quickly approaching.  As of the time of publishing, the Philadelphia Phillies (52-42) hold a 0.5 game lead over Milwaukee and Miami for the final NL Wild Card spot.  Winners of 21 of their last 29 games, the Phillies will […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Jul 2023
Phillies News: 2023 MLB Draft First Round Pick Aidan Miller Signs with Phillies

  The Philadelphia Phillies and 2023 MLB Draft first round pick INF Aidan Miller have agreed to terms, according to MLB Pipeline‘s Jim Callis. The deal is worth a reported $3.1 million, slightly over the $2.9 million value for the 27th slot.  The Phillies have not officially announced the signing. The @Phillies have agreed to […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Jul 2023
Phillies vs. Brewers: Probable Pitchers, Team Leaders, and More

  The Philadelphia Phillies (51-42) return to the diamond on Tuesday night to begin a three-game series against the NL Central leading Milwaukee Brewers (52-42).  The Phillies enter the series after winning three-of-four from the San Diego Padres in dramatic fashion over the weekend.  Milwaukee began their second half of the 2023 MLB season by […]

Mike Lipinski  •  18 Jul 2023
Phillies News: Bryce Harper to Play First Base This Week

  The day is finally coming, Philadelphia Phillies‘ slugger Bryce Harper will play first base during the upcoming series against the Milwaukee Brewers, according to manager Rob Thomson.  Harper has played first base twice in his 12-year MLB career, once with the Phillies and once with Washington. Harper’s return to the field will allow the […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Jul 2023