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Yahoo
an hour ago
- General
- Yahoo
Phillies' Bryce Harper Expected to Return to Lineup on June 3rd
Phillies' Bryce Harper Expected to Return to Lineup on June 3rd originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a tough blow when superstar first baseman Bryce Harper was hit by a Spencer Strider pitch against the Atlanta Braves. After getting hit, Harper missed multiple games, with concern mounting that he'd be out for a while. Advertisement Fortunately, in a post on Twitter/X from Matt Gelb of The Athletic, Harper is expected to be back for the Phillies against the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, June 3rd. Harper is reportedly feeling much better, which is a great sign for his availability during the Phillies series up in Toronto. Harper's injury was never expected to be long-term, but the injury didn't look great, and his absence from the field and lineup was noticeable. In the four games since Harper was hit by Striders pitch, the Phillies have gone 1 and 3. During that stretch, the Phillies offense has scored 17 runs, but the defense and pitching has given up 36 runs. Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) is hit by a pitch during the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Hartline-Imagn Images While Harper doesn't affect the pitching staff, or have such a massive impact on the defense, his absence affected the team in some capacity. Getting Harper back into the lineup will be a huge boost for the offense, and the morale of the team. Advertisement Harper has been one of the best hitters on the Phillies in 2025. He has a battign average of .267, tied for fifth on the team with Kyle Schwarber. Harper has 8 home runs, second on the team behind only Schwarber. He also has 54 hits, 30 runs, and 33 RBI, all within the top 5 for the Phillies in each category. Harper also has an OPS of .825, which is the second highest on the team. Putting Harper back into the lineup will be a huge boost for the Phillies during their road trip up to Canada. Harper's return is not only sorely needed, but a huge relief following a scary hit-by-pitch in the Phillies home opener against the Braves. Related: Phillies Call Up Minor-League Reliever, DFA Struggling Veteran Reliever Related: Would José Alvarado Be Useful in Phillies Trade Discussions? This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 1, 2025, where it first appeared.


Time of India
9 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
"We feel that he's ready" – Phillies manager hints at Bryce Harper's expected return date in the lineup
Image Source: Getty Philadelphia Phillies fans are happy because their star player, Bryce Harper, might return to the team soon. Manager Rob Thomson has revealed Harper might be able to start playing again on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, after being injured. As the team is on the down and has just lost three games in a row to the Milwaukee Brewers, they need a lift as they start a series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Bryce Harper's potential comeback The Phillies are excited about the possible return of their star, Bryce Harper, who got injured on May 27, 2025, when a fast pitch hit his right elbow during a game against the Atlanta Braves. Thomson said on June 1 that Harper will practice fully before the game, and if doctors say it's okay, he could play against the Blue Jays. Tests showed his elbow is only bruised, not broken, which is good news. Harper said the swelling is getting better, but he hasn't swung a bat yet because it still hurts a bit. The Phillies need him back after losing their last three home games. Fans are hopeful because Harper has done well against the Blue Jays before, like hitting a home run in a 2024 game. Also Read: What Houston Astros' struggles in AL West reveal about shifting power in division Phillies to face a tough opponent in the next matchup The Phillies are getting ready to play the Toronto Blue Jays starting June 3, 2025, and Harper's return could help a lot. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dermatologista recomenda: simples truque elimina o fungo facilmente Acabe com o Fungo Undo The team just lost three straight games at home to the Brewers, which has made things tough. Thomson knows the team needs something to get them going, and Harper, who has eight home runs this season, could be the answer. The Phillies are still leading their division, but June will be hard with games against strong teams like the Blue Jays. Harper has played well in Toronto before, hitting two home runs in a 2023 game. The team is also thinking about bringing back former player Rhys Hoskins if Harper's recovery takes longer. This road trip is a big chance for the Phillies to get back on track and stay at the top. The Phillies are feeling the pressure after their recent losses. Harper's injury has been tough, but Thomson thinks he's almost ready to play again. If Harper returns on Tuesday, it could change things for the team. His past success and hard work make fans excited for his comeback. Everyone is waiting to see if he can practice and get a go-ahead from doctors.


Winnipeg Free Press
2 days ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Yelich leads Brewers against the Phillies after 4-hit game
Milwaukee Brewers (31-28, third in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (36-22, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Jose Quintana (0-0); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (4-0, 2.97 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 31 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -180, Brewers +150; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Christian Yelich had four hits on Saturday in a 17-7 win over the Phillies. Philadelphia is 36-22 overall and 19-11 in home games. The Phillies have the fourth-best team on-base percentage in MLB play at .334. Milwaukee has a 31-28 record overall and a 13-18 record on the road. The Brewers have the 10th-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.03. Sunday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Trea Turner has a .300 batting average to lead the Phillies, and has nine doubles, two triples and five home runs. Bryce Harper is 13 for 37 with a home run and eight RBIs over the last 10 games. Sal Frelick has a .298 batting average to lead the Brewers, and has six doubles, three triples and three home runs. Yelich is 17 for 45 with five home runs and 13 RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 6-4, .228 batting average, 5.24 ERA, outscored by eight runs Brewers: 7-3, .279 batting average, 3.67 ERA, outscored opponents by 18 runs INJURIES: Phillies: Bryce Harper: day-to-day (elbow), Aaron Nola: 15-Day IL (ankle) Brewers: Connor Thomas: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jose Quintana: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Blake Perkins: 60-Day IL (shin), Garrett Mitchell: 10-Day IL (oblique), Nestor Cortes: 60-Day IL (elbow), Brandon Woodruff: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Robert Gasser: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.


Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Yelich leads Brewers against the Phillies after 4-hit game
Associated Press Milwaukee Brewers (31-28, third in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (36-22, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Jose Quintana (0-0); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (4-0, 2.97 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 31 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -180, Brewers +150; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Christian Yelich had four hits on Saturday in a 17-7 win over the Phillies. Philadelphia is 36-22 overall and 19-11 in home games. The Phillies have the fourth-best team on-base percentage in MLB play at .334. Milwaukee has a 31-28 record overall and a 13-18 record on the road. The Brewers have the 10th-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.03. Sunday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Trea Turner has a .300 batting average to lead the Phillies, and has nine doubles, two triples and five home runs. Bryce Harper is 13 for 37 with a home run and eight RBIs over the last 10 games. Sal Frelick has a .298 batting average to lead the Brewers, and has six doubles, three triples and three home runs. Yelich is 17 for 45 with five home runs and 13 RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 6-4, .228 batting average, 5.24 ERA, outscored by eight runs Brewers: 7-3, .279 batting average, 3.67 ERA, outscored opponents by 18 runs INJURIES: Phillies: Bryce Harper: day-to-day (elbow), Aaron Nola: 15-Day IL (ankle) Brewers: Connor Thomas: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jose Quintana: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Blake Perkins: 60-Day IL (shin), Garrett Mitchell: 10-Day IL (oblique), Nestor Cortes: 60-Day IL (elbow), Brandon Woodruff: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Robert Gasser: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. recommended


Associated Press
2 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Yelich leads Brewers against the Phillies after 4-hit game
Milwaukee Brewers (31-28, third in the NL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (36-22, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Sunday, 1:35 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Jose Quintana (0-0); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (4-0, 2.97 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 31 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Phillies -180, Brewers +150; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers take on the Philadelphia Phillies after Christian Yelich had four hits on Saturday in a 17-7 win over the Phillies. Philadelphia is 36-22 overall and 19-11 in home games. The Phillies have the fourth-best team on-base percentage in MLB play at .334. Milwaukee has a 31-28 record overall and a 13-18 record on the road. The Brewers have the 10th-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.03. Sunday's game is the third meeting between these teams this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Trea Turner has a .300 batting average to lead the Phillies, and has nine doubles, two triples and five home runs. Bryce Harper is 13 for 37 with a home run and eight RBIs over the last 10 games. Sal Frelick has a .298 batting average to lead the Brewers, and has six doubles, three triples and three home runs. Yelich is 17 for 45 with five home runs and 13 RBIs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Phillies: 6-4, .228 batting average, 5.24 ERA, outscored by eight runs Brewers: 7-3, .279 batting average, 3.67 ERA, outscored opponents by 18 runs INJURIES: Phillies: Bryce Harper: day-to-day (elbow), Aaron Nola: 15-Day IL (ankle) Brewers: Connor Thomas: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jose Quintana: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Blake Perkins: 60-Day IL (shin), Garrett Mitchell: 10-Day IL (oblique), Nestor Cortes: 60-Day IL (elbow), Brandon Woodruff: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Robert Gasser: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.