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With Bryce Harper, are Phillies favorites in division, entire NL or more?
Philadelphia's $330 million investment improved its outfield, but how far the superstar slugger helps take them remains to be seen.
Baseball's LeBron? How we were right -- and wrong -- about $330M man Bryce Harper
The superstar seemed destined to land baseball's biggest contract ever, but his career has been anything but predictable.
Bryce and Manny signed ... so which free agents are still available?
Hoping your team can make a splash with the big names now off the market? There are still stars available -- but the pool thins out fast.
What sealed Bryce Harper's record deal with the Phillies
While there were other huge offers out there, the mutual commitment made the difference. But will Harper and Philly live happily ever after?
Swihart in Boston's lineup day after brother dies
A day after learning of his brother's death in New Mexico, Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart elected to play and had an RBI single on a line drive to left field in the fourth inning.
Reports: Blue Jays reach deal to add Buchholz
The Toronto Blue Jays and free-agent pitcher Clay Buchholz have agreed to a contract, according to multiple reports.
Law: Harper's deal with Phillies works well for both sides
The biggest contract in baseball history somehow is team-friendly (sort of).
No more Bryce Harper? Nats will be just fine, thank you
Yes, Bryce Harper was the face of the franchise. But his now-former team has plenty of star power to move on without him, and maybe even win a playoff series.
Sources: Norris, Jays agree to minor league deal
Reliever Bud Norris and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a minor league deal, sources confirmed to ESPN. Norris appeared in 64 games for the Cardinals last season, recording 28 saves.
Altuve set for return to 2B; Bregman ready, too
After playing DH, Jose Altuve, who had offseason knee surgery, will return to his second base post, while Alex Bregman will also make his first spring start at third base on Saturday.
Sources: Phillies land Harper for 13 years, $330M
The Phillies have agreed to a 13-year, $330 million deal with free-agent outfielder Bryce Harper, league sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.
Bryce Harper gives Phillies the star power they craved
Philadelphia made it clear that it wanted to go bold this offseason. After months of waiting, the strategy finally paid off with a $330 million deal that makes Harper the highest-paid free agent in baseball history.
Bryce Harper timeline: From prodigy to baseball's money man
Bryce Harper can be as dynamic as baseball gets, but it hasn't always gone smoothly for him. Here's a look at his road to one of the game's biggest contracts.
Social media reaction: Harper has Philly in a frenzy
With the long wait for Bryce Harper to sign over and the superstar winding up with the Phillies, social media went wild.
Sources: Phillies finalizing deal with Harper
The Phillies are finalizing a deal to land prized free-agent Bryce Harper for 13 years and $330 million, sources told ESPN.
Yankees closer Chapman says knee issues gone
New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman says he has recovered from the left knee tendinitis that bothered him during much of last season.
Harper favored to win NL MVP with Phillies
The Westgate Las Vegas SuperBook has tabbed Bryce Harper as the 5-1 favorite to win the National League MVP award, now that he's finalizing a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies.
Winners and losers from Harper's $330 million Phillies deal
Who gets the most out of the slugger's huge contract, and who should start saving for World Series tickets first -- fans in Philly or Manny Machado's new backers?
One-armed Little Leaguer crushes home run
Tommy Morrissey, who was born with just one arm, crushed a home run in his first Little League game of the season.
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