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Philadelphia Phillies' playoff push: Bryce Harper's standout stat
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Bryce Harper's return to the Phillies: They've gone through it
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Bryce Harper has lower back stiffness, Phillies hope he can play
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Phillies observations: Bryce Harper's brace vs. the pitch clock
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Bryce Harper's pre-pitch routine has to change, but even he doesn
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Phillies' list of concerns starts with the rotation, and changes
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Bryce Harper hit by pitch, breaks thumb and is out indefinitely
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Phillies' Rhys Hoskins OK after being hit by pitch on hand, could
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Phillies fans fired up after Bryce Harper's spat with Jake Bird
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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper exits after taking 96.9 mph
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MLB denies request from Bryce Harper
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How Bryce Harper's brace can help MLB make pitch clock better
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Phillies' list of concerns starts with the rotation, and changes
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Bryce Harper weighs in on new pitch clock rules – NBC Sports