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Phillies president Dombrowski had a positive, private conversation with star Bryce Harper following recent comments that hurt Harper, who expressed disappointment over being questioned about his performance after a less-than-elite season, amid ongoing team discussions.
Dave Dombrowski had a positive conversation with Bryce Harper after recent comments that made Harper uncomfortable, clarifying that the Phillies have no plans to trade him and emphasizing his role as the team's first baseman. The Phillies also announced a new assistant hitting coach and are discussing a new bench coach.
Bryce Harper expressed feeling 'hurt' after Phillies' president Dave Dombrowski questioned whether he could return to an elite level following a down year, amid ongoing trade speculation despite Dombrowski's denial of any trade intentions. Harper, 33, had a less productive season and dealt with injuries, but remains committed to the Phillies.
Phillies president Dombrowski confirmed Bryce Harper will not be traded, emphasizing his value to the team despite a less-than-elite 2025 season, and highlighted Harper's importance as a franchise cornerstone and future Hall of Famer.
Phillies' president Dombrowski questions if Bryce Harper can return to being an elite player after a below-par 2025 season, highlighting Harper's motivation and the team's ongoing efforts to improve and retain key players for future success.
The Philadelphia Phillies' key players Schwarber, Harper, and Turner led an 8-2 victory over the Dodgers in the NLDS, keeping their hopes alive after being down 2-1 in the series, with Schwarber hitting two home runs including a 455-foot shot, and the team aiming to rally back in the series.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinched their second consecutive NL East title with a 6-5 win over the Dodgers, led by key performances from Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber, and are aiming for their third World Series title. The team celebrated their early division victory, highlighting their resilience and strong team depth despite injuries.
Dan Patrick criticized Bryce Harper for his unprofessional reaction during a confrontation with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, calling it embarrassing and disappointing, especially given the context of ongoing discussions about implementing a salary cap in Major League Baseball.
Bryce Harper of the Philadelphia Phillies reportedly confronted MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred during a team meeting, telling him to leave the clubhouse after Manfred discussed the league's financial health and the potential push for a salary cap, leading to an intense exchange that was confirmed by teammate Nick Castellanos.
The Red Sox had a less contentious meeting with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred shortly after a heated confrontation between Harper and Manfred over the potential implementation of a salary cap, highlighting ongoing tensions between league management and players amid discussions of future negotiations and league growth.
Bryce Harper reportedly confronted MLB commissioner Rob Manfred over the potential implementation of a salary cap, emphasizing his opposition to it and highlighting concerns about its impact on players' rights, amid ongoing negotiations and tensions between MLB owners and players' union.
Bryce Harper had a heated confrontation with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred during a meeting, expressing strong opposition to the potential implementation of a salary cap in baseball, highlighting ongoing tensions between players and league management over economic issues and labor negotiations.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and Phillies star Bryce Harper had a heated verbal confrontation in the Phillies clubhouse during Manfred's team tour, with Harper strongly criticizing the commissioner and using profanity, leading to a brief exchange before continuing the meeting for about an hour.
The Phillies reinstated Bryce Harper from the injured list after nearly four weeks, while designating Buddy Kennedy for assignment to make room on the roster. Harper, who had wrist inflammation and other injuries, is expected to contribute offensively. Kennedy, who has limited MLB experience and was recently called up, is now DFA'd and may become a free agent if he clears waivers.
Bryce Harper has been placed on the 10-day IL due to wrist inflammation, with Otto Kemp called up for his MLB debut and other roster adjustments made as the Phillies deal with injuries and a recent slump.