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Bryce Harper will return to the Phillies' lineup on Tuesday. Is it too much, too soon?
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MLB: Bryce Harper Won't Make Pitch for Shohei Ohtani to Join Phillies in Free Agency - The Japan News
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Bryce Harper won't make pitch for Shohei Ohtani to join Phillies in free agency - CBS Philadelphia
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Phillies bandwagon guide: What new fans need to know
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Phillies' Bryce Harper to undergo elbow surgery, timetable for 2023 return uncertain
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Bryce Harper To Debut At 1st Base Vs. Milwaukee Brewers
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Phillies set for 1st home playoff game since 2011, face Braves - WHYY
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Phillies at Rockies: Bryce Harper continues to flash MVP form in first win of road trip – NBC Sports Philadelphia
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Phillies' Bryce Harper to miss start of season after elbow surgery - NBC Sports
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2022 MLB Injury Report August 26: Bryce Harper Returns to Phillies Lineup
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Phillies' Bryce Harper Nearly Ready to Play But One Key Hurdle Remains
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Phillies: Bryce Harper open, honest about staying aggressive
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Phillies slugger Bryce Harper wants big leaguers to play baseball at 2028 L.A. Olympics
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Phillies' Bryce Harper set for elbow surgery; 2023 timeline unclear - ESPN