The news Bryce Harper had broken his thumb was almost numbing, by the time we heard it. We’d seen how awful that hit-by-pitch was, how Harper reacted, how everyone watching it reacted, including ourselves. It was one of those rare baseball moments in which there was no doubt that what had just happened was terrible. … Read more
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper has a broken left thumb after being hit by a 97 mph fastball from Blake Snell in the fourth inning Saturday night against the San Diego Padres. The Phillies announced that the reigning National League MVP will be out indefinitely. He will undergo further evaluation in the next few days. … Read more
Nine years after being taken No. 1 overall by the Astors, Mark Appel finally got his first MLB call-up with the Phillies on Saturday and will likely make his debut this week at the age of 30. The top pick from the 2013 draft has floated around in limbo on several teams and has battled … Read more
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Philadelphia Phillies fans are in a dark place this morning and it all has to do with Bryce Harper and a devastating injury he suffered last night in the Phillies’ win over the Padres at Petco Park in San Diego. In the top of the fourth inning Harper was hit in the thumb by a … Read more
SAN DIEGO — The Phillies’ season changed with one pitch Saturday night at Petco Park. Bryce Harper fractured his left thumb when he was hit by Blake Snell’s 97.2 mph fastball in the fourth inning. Harper does not know how much time he will miss or if he will require surgery. He will have a … Read more
Freddie Freeman, struggling to fight back tears, says he ‘loves the Braves with all my heart’ During an extremely emotional pre-game press conference, former Braves Freddie Freeman discussed how much his old team means to him and how it will feel to get his 2021 World Series ring at Truist Park on Friday. It was … Read more
Mark Appel, the 2013 No. 1 overall pick whose baseball career included a three-season absence from the sport, is getting his first major league call-up Saturday at the age of 30. The Philadelphia Phillies are bringing in the right-handed Appel from Triple-A Lehigh Valley because reliever Connor Brogdon is on the COVID-19 injured list, interim … Read more
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ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman walked into the interview room at Truist Park on Friday afternoon and couldn’t contain his emotions. He took a deep breath, turned away from the cameras, crossed his hands above his head and walked out. “Gimme a second,” he said. “Hold on.” A few minutes later, Freeman returned and did his … Read more