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Bryce Harper’s Injury Casts Shadow Over Phillies’ 2023 Plans

The star outfielder will miss the first half of next season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

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Phillies' Bryce Harper undergoes Tommy John surgery that reportedly went ‘very well’

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper underwent “successful” Tommy John surgery with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to a team press release. In the release, the Phillies said that Harper is expected to return as designated hitter by the 2023 All-Star break, and could return…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Bryce Harper Undergoes Tommy John Surgery, per Report

The Phillies’ star dealt with an injured right elbow last season that limited him to DH duties.

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Marcus Hayes: Trading Rhys Hoskins, Phillies World Series goat (not really), would be dumb

PHILADELPHIA — A Phillies slugger committed 51 errors in his first six seasons playing first base in the majors. He also hit 148 home runs in his first 2,887 plate appearances.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies’ biggest offseason questions: Harper’s elbow, shortstop addition and Painter in 2023?

HOUSTON — Once it was over, Kyle Schwarber did what he almost always does after a game, win or lose. He sat down at his locker, cracked a beer, and decompressed with half a dozen teammates.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Many Thrills of This World Series

This World Series has been an absolute success so far, a wonderful display of baseball and all the different ways it can thrill us. First, of course, was the Phillies’ six-run, extra-inning comeback win in Game 1, demonstrating the truth behind the “ain’t over till it’s over” Yogism. It also…

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Win or you’re done? Former Cub Kyle Schwarber knows about that: ‘It’s going to take everyone.’

PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins was nearing the major leagues in the fall of 2016, so surely he was tuned in that October to the World Series.

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Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros beat Phillies for 3-2 lead

Verlander overcame an early jolt to grit out the victory that long eluded him, and rookie Jeremy Peña hit a go-ahead home run for a 3-2 victory.

Chicago Sun-Times

Astros shut down Phillies again in 3-2 victory, head back to Houston one win from World Series title

PHILADELPHIA — As the Phillies took their positions and made a few warmup throws before the sixth inning Thursday night, Nick Castellanos squatted in right field, alone with his thoughts.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Three Thoughts as Astros Outlast Phillies in World Series Game 5

Justin Verlander gutted out his first Fall Classic win to put Houston one win away from the title.

Sports Illustrated

Combined No-Hitters Are Stupid

Last night, in the Astros’ 5–0 win over the Phillies in Game 4, a team had no hits in a World Series game for just the second time in history. Except, it didn’t feel like history, at least not in the type of history that will go down in World…

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Astros no-hit Phillies in 5-0 victory to even the World Series at 2 games apiece

PHILADELPHIA — As Cristian Javier walked off the mound for the final time Wednesday night, he kissed his hand and looked skyward. In that moment, with the Houston Astros right-hander in complete control of Game 4 of the World Series, it was difficult to say which of his feats was…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

The Large Lovable Lads Who Crush Dingers

Last night’s Game 3 was the most entertaining 7–0 result I’ve ever seen. Despite the lopsided outcome, it was impossible for even the most nonpartisan people watching at home to feel anything but feral joy. That’s the effect these Phillies have on us. They are the most relatable band of…

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Phillies have a blast against Astros’ Lance McCullers in World Series Game 3 victory

Rhys Hoskins, Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Kyle Schwarber homered in the first five innings, 1,950 feet of long balls that powered Philadelphia to a 7-0 victory and a 2-1 Series lead.

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The Dazzling Defense of Defensive Liability Nick Castellanos

The second-worst regular-season right fielder in the league can’t stop making incredible catches in the postseason.

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How the Phillies Figured Out Lance McCullers Jr.

The Astros’ Game 3 starter wasn’t tipping pitches in his disastrous outing against the Phillies. They’d just realized how he wanted to pitch them.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies will have to ride big bats if they are to win the World Series

All along, the Phillies liked their chances in any postseason series, against any team, provided they were able to start Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola in the first two games. It’s what makes them dangerous. It’s probably the biggest reason they won the pennant.

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Nick Castellanos’s Clutch Plays Set Up Thrilling World Series

Man, oh man, that was fun. At its best, the World Series is the perfect display of what makes our game special, and last night’s Game 1 had everything. The Phillies pulled off the rare World Series comeback of five or more runs to beat the Astros, 6–5, in 10…

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J.T. Realmuto, Phillies rally past Astros in 10 to open World Series

J.T. Realmuto homered in the 10th inning and the Phillies, saved by right fielder Nick Castellanos’ sliding catch in the ninth, rallied from five runs down to beat the Astros 6-5.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Shaikin: Phillies’ comeback in World Series Game 1 shows Astros are far from invincible

HOUSTON — This was the year baseball finally told the pitchers to throw away their bats for good. The designated hitter, beloved by some and reviled by others, would be the law of the land in all the major league lands.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Rob Thomson, J.T. Realmuto orchestrate a Phillies comeback in Game 1 of World Series

HOUSTON — The nation rejoices this morning, because, these days, Jason Kelce is dead wrong.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Astros jump on Zack Wheeler and the Phillies to even the World Series 1-1 heading back to Philly

HOUSTON — As the longest season of Zack Wheeler’s career unfolded this month, he approached each postseason start for the Philadelphia Phillies in the same way that Usain Bolt might tackle a long-distance relay race.

Chicago Tribune

Paul Sullivan: Everything you need to know about the 118th World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros

A year that began with a protracted labor dispute ends with an intriguing World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: The Phillies can win the World Series if they win these three matchups

You are going to spend a lot of the next 24 hours reading all kinds of reasons why the Phillies will enter Friday’s World Series opener as a heavy underdog against the Astros. Those reasons are more than valid. But this year’s postseason is a perfect example of how little…

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Going all-in for 2022 was an easy decision for John Middleton, and the Phillies proved him right

To hear John Middleton tell it, the entire conversation lasted three minutes, maybe four.

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