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Harper not concerned about back soreness
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Bryce Harper said he is not worried. Not one bit. But he will miss his fourth consecutive Grapefruit League game on Monday because of soreness in his lower back. Harper said he felt discomfort in his back after leaving Thursday’s game against Boston at BayCare Ballpark. He
Phils being cautious as Harper sits out with back stiffness
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- St. Patrick’s Day in Clearwater is a holiday upon a holiday with Phillies fans clad in green. It seemed like a good day for Bryce Harper to play, especially considering he had not played since Thursday. But Harper missed his third consecutive Grapefruit League game on Sunday,
'The best 0-for-2 ever': Marsh makes spring debut
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Brandon Marsh sprinted from his spot in left field to make a catch 79 feet away, just a step or two from the left-field line. Johan Rojas got twisted, but he corrected himself to make an over-the-shoulder catch in center. They were the first two outs in
How roster pans out with Marsh briefly sidelined
PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies left fielder Brandon Marsh experienced pain and swelling in his left knee early this week, so he flew to Philadelphia to have a team physician take a look. The team announced on Friday morning that Marsh had “successful” arthroscopic debridement surgery. He is expected to return to
Harper (mid-back spasms) remains day to day after early exit
PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper’s back has improved since he felt “mid-back spasms” in the first inning of the Phillies' 6-2 win over the Nationals on Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park, but not enough to play Friday against the Twins. Harper remains day to day. “We’ll see how I feel
Phils top prospect Painter to miss 2024 with TJ surgery
PHILADELPHIA -- It was a year ago when Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he would not trade his top pitching prospects, most notably Andrew Painter, because he believed they could contribute to the 2023 rotation. But Painter’s ascension has been shelved until 2025 at the earliest. He
Alvarado lands on IL for second time this season
MIAMI – José Alvarado is one of the Phillies’ most indispensable pitchers, which makes his second trip to the injured list in two months because of inflammation in his left elbow even more of a concern. The Phillies placed Alvarado on the 15-day IL on Sunday with the same injury
Testing shows Painter (right elbow) won't need surgery after setback
MIAMI -- Maybe Andrew Painter pitches for the Phillies this season, after all. The Phillies feared the worst when they sent him for an MRI arthrogram this week. Painter recently experienced soreness in the UCL in his right elbow, which has kept him from pitching in a game since March
Phils place Alvarado (elbow) on IL, reinstate Bellatti
PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies’ bullpen was dealt a big blow Wednesday, as José Alvarado was placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow inflammation. The stint is retroactive to Monday. In a corresponding move, the team recalled right-handed reliever Andrew Bellatti. Alvarado felt tightness in his wrist prior to
Phils' new lineup with Harper's return
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Harper activated, batting 3rd for '23 debut tonight in LA
LOS ANGELES -- Bryce Harper sought motivation as he scanned the Phillies' schedule a few months ago. He came upon May 1-3, Phillies vs. Dodgers, Dodger Stadium. He circled it. It became his target to return from Tommy John surgery he underwent on Nov. 23. The Phillies issued a statement
Hoskins determined to 'beat whatever the doctor says'
PHILADELPHIA -- The 2023 season was always going to be one of uncertainty for Rhys Hoskins -- and that was true even before he sustained a torn left ACL in the final week of Spring Training. But he wasn't worried about playing on an expiring contract. “It’s exciting because of
Dombrowski addresses Phils' post-Hoskins plan; Hall likely to assume 1B
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- After the probable season-ending injury to Rhys Hoskins on Thursday, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said on Friday morning that the club is preparing for Darick Hall to become the everyday first baseman as the regular season draws closer. Dombrowski said that Hoskins, who suffered
Hoskins diagnosed with left ACL tear, will need surgery
Rhys Hoskins’ 2023 season likely ended in heartbreaking fashion on Thursday, when he tore the ACL in his left knee in the Phillies’ 4-1 win over the Tigers at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla. The Phillies said in a statement that “the recommended surgery is an ACL reconstruction.” They will
Harper 'trying to leave that door open' for early return
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Bryce Harper sees no harm in keeping his options open. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said this week that Harper will not open the season on the 60-day injured list because the possibility exists that he will be back before the end of May. Dombrowski
Andrew Painter (UCL sprain) to rest for 4 weeks
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Andrew Painter does not need surgery. He needs rest. The Phillies announced Friday morning that Painter, who is MLB’s No. 6 prospect, has a sprained right proximal ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, which he suffered after making his Grapefruit League debut on March 1 against
Harper hits camp: 'I've got a long way to go'
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Bryce Harper is back with the Phillies, and he said Thursday he feels good following Tommy John surgery in November. Harper is not ready, however, to give a timeline on when he might rejoin the Phillies’ lineup. The team said in November that Harper could be back
Painter getting tests after elbow tenderness
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter was sent for tests on his right elbow after feeling some discomfort when he reported to camp on Thursday, one day after his impressive spring debut. "Andrew Painter came in with a little tender elbow yesterday," manager Rob Thomson said following Friday
Bryce has elbow surgery, should return as DH by All-Star break
PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper not only could begin hitting in as little as four months, but he could also rejoin the Phillies’ lineup in the first half of the 2023 season. Harper had Tommy John surgery to repair the torn UCL in his right elbow on Wednesday morning in Los
Castellanos, Phils agree no rehab assignment is best course
PHILADELPHIA -- Nick Castellanos will not go on a rehab assignment before rejoining the Phillies, which the club is hoping will happen sometime during next week’s series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field. Interim manager Rob Thomson had previously mentioned it was possible that Castellanos could decline a rehab assignment,
'Dodged a bullet': Hoskins (hand) day to day
MIAMI -- If you know Rhys Hoskins' recent September history, then you understand the thought that entered his mind in the third inning Wednesday night at loanDepot park. “My first thought was, 'Come on, right now?'” Hoskins said on Thursday afternoon. Hoskins got hit in the right hand with an
After crisp bullpen, Wheeler closer to return
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Wheeler (forearm tendinitis) on IL stint: 'Right time to do it'
PHILADELPHIA -- Zack Wheeler expressed minimal concern about the tendinitis in his right forearm that landed him on the 15-day injured list on Thursday. Speaking to reporters prior to Friday's series opener against the Pirates at Citizens Bank Park -- a game he was expected to start until the IL
Harper hits walk-off in rehab night after 2-homer game
PHILADELPHIA -- Bryce Harper is making a late-season run at International League MVP. The Phillies slugger went 3-for-5 with two doubles and two RBIs -- including a walk-off double -- in his second rehab game with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday night at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown, Pa. He is