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After bashing back-to-back homers on Friday, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber went 0-for-8 in a 2-0 loss on Saturday.
Players' Weekend doesn't start until Friday, but Bryce Harper brought out a custom bat early. The Philadelphia Phillies star debuted a fire-themed bat for the Phillies' series-opener against the Washington Nationals on Thursday.
Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper was ejected from the team's 5-4 win over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night for vehemently disagreeing with a check-swing call.
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper broke down where his team stands with the postseason looming and what it takes to win.
The Phillies optioned Kemp before Sunday’s game to clear a spot for Alec Bohm, who was reinstated from the injured list. Kemp and utility infielder Edmundo Sosa split time at third base while Bohm was out with a fractured rib.
Bryce Harper breaks down his solo homer, discusses going back-to-back with Kyle Schwarber and more following Phillies' 6-2 win
Not everyone on the team is doing well, especially one of Bryce Harper's teammates who has been struggling since July, with his production being particularly poor in August for the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies teammate Matt Strahm, an avid collector of baseball cards and other memorabilia, is helping guide Harper in the right direction. The pitcher is such a hardcore hobbyist that he has his own YouTube channel where he talks about his career, his current collection, and films himself opening packs of baseball cards.
A player from the viral Savannah Bananas opponent, the Party Animals, wants to see Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper make an appearance.
Other players decided to pay homage to movies and video games with their Players' Weekend designs. Boston Red Sox third baseman Marcelo Mayer is using a Lightning McQueen-themed bat this weekend, while Harrison Bader of the Philadelphia Phillies gave a nod to "Fortnite" with his chug jug bat.
After finally getting healthy, the Phillies' pitching staff looks primed for the stretch run. However, they nearly lost their vaunted new closer on Friday night