Bryce Harper 1B PHI Mon 8/5/24 10:29 AM
Bryce Harper
1B PHI
Harper went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Harper reeled off a pair of singles earlier in the game before he gave the Phillies some breathing room with a two-run blast in the eighth to make it a 4-0 ballgame. Sunday was the ninth time Harper notched at least three hits in a game this season. He entered the game going just 2-for-38 at the dish with a 3:14 BB:K over his last nine games. Harper is still putting together a spectacular season, slashing .276/.370/.544 with 25 homers, 69 RBI, 62 runs, five steals and a 56:92 BB:K in 424 plate appearances.
Bryce Harper 1B PHI Tue 7/23/24 12:34 AM
Bryce Harper
1B PHI
Harper went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's 7-2 loss at Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
The Philadelphia superstar opened the game's scoring with a titanic 424-foot, two-run homer off Bailey Ober in his first career at-bat in Target Field. After being slowed by hamstring and hand injuries to open this month, Harper is now hitting .242 (8-for-33) with three homers, seven runs scored, seven RBI and six walks in nine July games. Overall, the former MVP is slashing .297/.395/.578 across 375 plate appearances this season.
Bryce Harper 1B PHI Sat 7/13/24 9:56 PM
Bryce Harper
1B PHI
Harper went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 11-5 win over the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Harper's solo home run in the seventh inning marked a personal milestone, as he has now homered against all 30 major-league baseball organizations. He also walked twice and added a two-run double in his best effort since returning from the injured list July 9. With one game to go before the All-Star break, the National League's starting first baseman is hitting .303 with 21 home runs, 61 RBI, 55 runs and four steals across 354 plate appearances.
Bryce Harper 1B PHI Thu 7/11/24 3:07 PM
Bryce Harper
1B PHI
Harper (hand) will start at first base and bat third Thursday against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Harper suffered a bruised left hand during Tuesday's victory and ended up having to sit out Wednesday's contest, but the 31-year-old slugger is now feeling well enough to return to the field. He went 0-for-4 in his return from a stint on the injured list Tuesday but had slashed .423/.455/.865 with five homers and 12 RBI during a 12-game hitting streak prior to landing on the IL.
Bryce Harper 1B PHI Wed 7/10/24 4:58 PM
Bryce Harper
1B PHI
Harper (hand) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
In his return from the 10-day injured list for Tuesday's 10-1 win over the Dodgers, Harper experienced no renewed complications with the hamstring injury that had previously sidelined him, but he suffered a bruise to his glove hand when it was struck by a Freddie Freeman line drive. Harper was still able to take part in pregame activities Wednesday, so the Phillies could just be holding him out of the lineup as a matter of precaution. Alec Bohm will cover first base in Harper's stead.
Bryce Harper 1B PHI Wed 7/10/24 4:38 PM
Bryce Harper
1B PHI
Harper is questionable to play Wednesday versus the Dodgers after bruising his left hand during Tuesday's 10-1 win, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
A line drive hit by Freddie Freeman caught Harper in a bad spot on his glove hand, and Harper is apparently still dealing with some soreness Wednesday. He will test the hand out in the batting cage before the Phillies determine if he can start. Even if Harper is withheld from the lineup Wednesday, the injury wouldn't appear to be a long-term concern.
Bryce Harper 1B PHI Tue 7/9/24 3:10 PM
Bryce Harper
1B PHI
The Phillies activated Harper (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Harper spent the minimum 10 days on the IL while he recovered from a strained left hamstring. He'll be back in action for Tuesday's series opener against the Dodgers, manning first base and batting third.
Bryce Harper 1B PHI Sun 7/7/24 3:59 PM
Bryce Harper
1B PHI
Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Sunday that Harper (hamstring) is "in play" to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
While Thomson confirmed that Kyle Schwarber (groin) will be back with the big club Tuesday, the skipper was less certain that Harper will be ready to go for the start of the three-game series with the NL West leaders. On a positive note, Harper ran on the field for a second straight day Sunday, with Zolecki relaying that the first baseman appeared to be moving at close to 100 percent intensity. Harper has been on the IL since June 28 with a left hamstring strain, with his absence opening up regular playing time at first base for Kody Clemens against right-handed pitching.
Bryce Harper 1B PHI Sat 7/6/24 5:41 PM
Bryce Harper
1B PHI
Manager Rob Thomson said Saturday that Harper (hamstring) had a "good day" running the bases and will run the bases again Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harper has been dealing with a low-grade hamstring strain since June 27 but has been progressing well enough to potentially return prior to the All-Star break. The 31-year-old was participating in on-field drills at 70-75 percent intensity earlier this week and is slated to run the bases again Sunday. Harper becomes eligible to come off the injured list Tuesday.
Bryce Harper 1B PHI Thu 7/4/24 12:48 PM
Bryce Harper
1B PHI
Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Thursday that Harper (hamstring) is currently able to go through drills at 70-to-75 percent intensity, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Harper is eligible for activation July 9 as he works his way back from a strained left hamstring. While the Phillies won't hesitate to activate Harper next week if he's ready, they do have the All-Star break looming the following week if they decide to give the first baseman a little more time.