The Phillies’ big Bryce Harper-first base decision likely ends the Rhys Hoskins era
1 year, 1 month ago

The Phillies’ big Bryce Harper-first base decision likely ends the Rhys Hoskins era

New York Times  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On Sunday, Dave Dombrowski called Rhys Hoskins. On Friday, the Phillies decided that superstar Bryce Harper would complete his shift from the outfield to first base and become the club’s full-time first baseman. I think he’ll meet the challenge and become an outstanding first baseman.” Dombrowski added that Harper isn’t expected to even play the occasional game in the outfield. “If he’s not back with us,” Dombrowksi said, “we’ll wish him nothing but the best because he’s been fantastic.” GO DEEPER Rhys Hoskins' Phillies career might be over. “I don’t think it tempers it as much as there’s a sense of realism that hey, anything could happen,” Dombrowski said.

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Phillies All-Star slugger Bryce Harper out against Dodgers with bruised left hand
5 months, 1 week ago

Phillies All-Star slugger Bryce Harper out against Dodgers with bruised left hand

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — First baseman Bryce Harper made a short-lived return to the Philadelphia Phillies’ lineup, as the All-Star first baseman sat out Wednesday night against Los Angeles because of a bruised left hand. Harper — who had missed the previous nine games with a strained left hamstring — was hurt at an unspecified point in Tuesday’s 10-1 win over the …

Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber placed on injured list by the Phillies
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber placed on injured list by the Phillies

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies placed All-Star first baseman Bryce Harper and designated hitter Kyle Schwarber on the 10-day injured list after both were hurt in Thursday night’s 7-4 loss to Miami. Hopefully get back in the smartest way possible and quickest way as well.” Harper wouldn’t specify a timetable for his return, only saying he hopes to be back …

Hoskins homers in return to Philly, but Dahl goes deep in Phillies debut to key 3-1 win over Brewers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hoskins homers in return to Philly, but Dahl goes deep in Phillies debut to key 3-1 win over Brewers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins homered for the Milwaukee Brewers in his return to Citizens Bank Park, but David Dahl went deep in his Philadelphia debut to back Zack Wheeler and the Phillies in a 3-1 victory Monday night. In the opener of a three-game series between National League division leaders, Edmundo Sosa and Johan Rojas hit consecutive RBI singles in …

Rhys Hoskins sheds a tear, as he expected, in his return to Philly with the Brewers
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rhys Hoskins sheds a tear, as he expected, in his return to Philly with the Brewers

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins expected to shed a tear at some point Monday night. “I’m kind of a crier,” Hoskins said before Monday night’s game between Milwaukee and Philadelphia. He loves this place.” And then in the seventh inning, Hoskins took Phillies starter Zack Wheeler deep to left-center for his 10th homer of the season, ending Wheeler’s shutout bid. “I …

Bryce Harper wants longer deal with Phillies to go in his 40s, accepting of move to first base
10 months ago

Bryce Harper wants longer deal with Phillies to go in his 40s, accepting of move to first base

Associated Press  

CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper wants to finish his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, playing into his 40s and perhaps gloving a throw at first base for the final out of a World Series. “I want to be here for a long time and understand playing into my 40s, that’s the biggest thing for me,” the 31-year-old said Sunday in …

Rhys Hoskins and Brewers agree to a $34 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Rhys Hoskins and Brewers agree to a $34 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a $34 million, two-year contract, filling the team’s opening at first base. The 30-year-old first baseman was able to swing before the end of the season, but he didn’t play for Philadelphia even when the Phillies extended their season by reaching the NL Championship Series. He had a $12 million, one-year …

Bryce Harper to play first base full-time for Phillies as franchise moves on from Rhys Hoskins
1 year, 1 month ago

Bryce Harper to play first base full-time for Phillies as franchise moves on from Rhys Hoskins

Associated Press  

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Philadelphia Phillies have decided two-time Most Valuable Player Bryce Harper is the team’s first baseman of the future, which means the franchise also is moving on from slugger Rhys Hoskins. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday the front office and manager Rob Thomson came to the conclusion Harper was the best option at …

Bryce Harper won’t make pitch for Shohei Ohtani to join Phillies in free agency
1 year, 3 months ago

Bryce Harper won’t make pitch for Shohei Ohtani to join Phillies in free agency

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper and Shohei Ohtani each boast MVP and Rookie of the Year awards along with multiple All-Star Games, two of baseball’s preeminent faces. “I think we were all looking forward to it because he’s one of the best is the game, on that mound and in the batter’s box, as well,” Harper said. Harper may be at …

Hoskins hopeful for potential October return for Phillies
1 year, 8 months ago

Hoskins hopeful for potential October return for Phillies

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins leaned on his left crutch as he helped injured teammate Bryce Harper raise the Phillies’ 2022 National League championship banner. “I’m going to do everything in my power to give myself an opportunity that if and when we are playing in late October, I have a chance to contribute to that,” Hoskins said Monday. But right …

Here’s why Phillies star Bryce Harper turned down $45 million a year from Dodgers
2 years, 1 month ago

Here’s why Phillies star Bryce Harper turned down $45 million a year from Dodgers

LA Times  

Bryce Harper of the Phillies rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the eighth inning of Game 5 of the NLCS against the San Diego Padres on Oct. 23. Harper smashed a go-ahead, two-run home run, Citizens Bank Park exploded and the Phillies advanced to the World Series for the first time since 2009 to face the …

Spike This! Hoskins, Harper homer, Phils rout Braves in NLDS
2 years, 2 months ago

Spike This! Hoskins, Harper homer, Phils rout Braves in NLDS

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Rhys Hoskins raised his arms in triumph, and then spiked his bat in celebration — a raw, emotional moment destined for Philadelphia’s rich sports history. Hoskins then trotted around the bases in front of a rabid crowd of 45,538 fans already in a tizzy over the Phillies’ first home playoff game in 11 years. “I didn’t know what …

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