Harper homers again to lead Phillies sweep of Braves

Bryce Harper homered for the second straight game to cap a fantastic debut weekend and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves with a 5-1 win on Sunday night.

Arrieta expected to start as Phillies host Braves

Atlanta Braves (90-72, first in the NL East in 2018) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (80-82, third in the NL East in 2018)

Harper homers, hears "MVP!" chants as Phillies beat Braves

Bryce Harper homered deep into the second deck in right-center field for his first hit with Philadelphia and celebrated with an emphatic curtain call, highlighting the Phillies' 8-6 win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

South Philly store's t-shirt worn by Bryce Harper on Opening Day is a hot sell

A shirt designed by a South Philadelphia company is selling fast after Bryce Harper wore it as he walked into Citizens Bank Park on Opening Day.

MLB: Bryce Harper jersey tops most popular in baseball

According to Major League Baseball, Harper’s jersey is the most popular player jersey in baseball. This marks the first time, MLB says, a Philadelphia Phillies player has been atop the list.

Cool as Bryce: Harper primed for anticipated Phillies opener

Philly has been amped for Bryce Harper's arrival since he left the Washington Nationals to sign a $330 million, 13-year contract with the Phillies and the 2015 NL MVP has stirred anticipation in town for opening day not felt in years.

MLB '19: Returns for Harper, Machado highlight 2019 schedule

Bryce, Manny and Ichiro. London calling, and Cleveland rocks. Lots of intrigue on the baseball schedule this summer.

Injured Bryce Harper says no worries about opening day

A day after an errant fastball bruised his right ankle, Phillies slugger Bryce Harper said he had no concerns about being ready for opening day.

Phillies star Harper hit by 96 mph pitch in ankle, limps off

Philadelphia Phillies newest slugger, Bryce Harper, exited Friday's spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays after he was hit in the right foot by a 96 mph fastball in the 6th inning.

AP source: Machado, Padres agrees to $300M, 10-year deal

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star infielder Manny Machado has agreed to a $300 million, 10-year deal with the rebuilding San Diego Padres, the biggest contract ever for a free agent.

Phillies still sizing up Harper, Machado, other free agents

With spring training underway, Philadelphia Phillies president Andy MacPhail is certain his team is built to win right now.

Phillies, Nola agree to 4-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed pitcher Aaron Nola to a four-year contract extension, avoiding an arbitration hearing.

Phillies kick off spring training still waiting on Bryce, Manny

Still chasing Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, the Philadelphia Phillies kick off spring training with high hopes and a revamped lineup.

Jimmy Rollins returns to Phillies as special advisor

Former Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has returned to the clubhouse as a special advisor, the team announced Tuesday.

Roy Halladay elected to Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay has been posthumously named to the Baseball Hall of Fame 2019.

Andrew McCutchen eager to play in hitter-friendly ballpark

Andrew McCutchen returned to his home state to join his third team in less than 12 months, intent on regaining his old hitting stroke.

Reports: Phillies to sign OF McCutchen to 3-year deal

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that All-Star outfielder Andrew McCutchen and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a $50 million, three-year contract.