Philadelphia Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 17: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies jokes with Robinson Cano #24 of the New York Mets during the game at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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Hoskins signals to the pen that the offense is giving them a lead to protect. Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images.

Philadelphia Phillies show grit in early low-scoring games

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 31: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds the bases in front of Josh Donaldson #20 of the Atlanta Braves after hitting a home run in the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park on March 31, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

NL East crown: Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves

Franco has earned the five hole by producing in the eighth spot. Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images.

Philadelphia Phillies: The right mix, or a vulnerable one?

WASHINGTON, DC - April 02: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies rounds third base after hitting a two-run home run against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on April 2, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Bryce Harper Owns Nationals in Debut

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 30: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies warms up before the game against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)

Phillies: Bryce Harper to Face off Against Scherzer in DC Debut

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 30: Odubel Herrera #37 of the Philadelphia Phillies bats against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park on March 30, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies irate over quotes about Odubel Herrera

PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 28: Philadelphia Phillies First base Rhys Hoskins (17) is congratulated by Philadelphia Phillies Outfield Bryce Harper (3) after his home run during the game between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies on March 28, 2019 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA.(Photo by Andy Lewis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phillies: Push-button lineup’s hurdles

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 11: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on while in the dugout in the fifth inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Spectrum Field on March 11, 2019 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Stop the presses: Philadelphians boo star Bryce Harper

Despite his improvement, Franco's departure may be due to upgrading the defense overall, not the hot corner. Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images.

Philadelphia Phillies: First controversy before play begins

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 19: Wilson Ramos #40 and Pat Neshek #93 of the Philadelphia Phillies celebrate their win against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park on September 19, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the Mets 4-0. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Best offseason trade not made by Phillies GM

Harper will make his Phillies spring debut as the DH on Feb. 9 in Clearwater. Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images.

NL East favorite Philadelphia Phillies break spring camp

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 16: Aaron Nola (27) of the Phillies delivers a pitch to the plate during the spring training game between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on March 16, 2019 at the Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Phillies: In-depth rotation strategy for April and July

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 17: Jake Arrieta of the Phillies delivers a pitch to the plate during the spring training simulation game for the Philadelphia Phillies on March 17, 2018, at the Carpenter Complex in Clearwater, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: What video games? Where? When?!

HOUSTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 22: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim waits to bat in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on September 22, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Phillies: What the Mike Trout Extension Means for Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 1: Carlos Santana #41 of the Philadelphia Phillies during a game against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park on September 1, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Cubs won 7-1. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

2018 Phillies Faced Clubhouse Issues Because of Fortnite

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 11: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during a Grapefruit League spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Spectrum Field on March 11, 2019 in Clearwater, Florida. The Rays won 8-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Bryce Harper Exits Game After HBP

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros looks on during Game 3 of the ALCS against the Boston Red Sox at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Loren Elliott/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

Atlanta Braves: Why Keuchel Should Wait Until June to Sign Deal

TAMPA, FL - MARCH 13: Zach Eflin #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches before the first inning during the spring training game against the New York Yankees at Steinbrenner Field on March 13, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

Phillies rotation concerns for 2019 vs. 1980 and 2008

CLEARWATER, FL - MARCH 11: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on while in the dugout in the fifth inning of a Grapefruit League spring training game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Spectrum Field on March 11, 2019 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Phillies: ‘Always Sunny’ Star Joins Bryce Harper In Recruitment of Trout

According to Kapler, Realmuto will bat fifth behind Hoskins. Photo by Cliff Welch/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images.

Phillies: Extension required to complete core 4

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 03: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies works out at Spectrum Field on March 03, 2019 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper causing jersey problems

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 12: The Angels' Mike Trout jokes around with the Nationals' Bryce Harper during the 2016 MLB All-Star Game at Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday.///ADDITIONAL INFO:allstar.0713.kjs --- Photo by KEVIN SULLIVAN / Orange County Register -- 7/12/16The 2016 MLB All-Star Game at Petco Park in San Diego. (Photo by Kevin Sullivan/Digital First Media/Orange County Register via Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Bryce Harper recruiting Mike Trout on hold

HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 16: Dallas Keuchel #60 of the Houston Astros reacts in the third inning as a play is reviewed against the Boston Red Sox during Game Three of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 16, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies: Still in on Dallas Keuchel for Short-Term Deal

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - MARCH 02: Bryce Harper is introduced to the Philadelphia Phillies during a press conference at Spectrum Stadium on March 02, 2019 in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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