Bryce Harper Archives

Who makes our list of the top five rightfielders in MLB?

MLB / Teodor Tsenov / July 21, 2020

The 2020 Major League Baseball season is right around the corner. The league has its opening day scheduled for July 23rd, Thursday, and will be the first of the four major US leagues to return since the month of March. Despite some well-known names opting out of the campaign, baseball’s stars will be on display almost as much as during any other season. At least for the time being.

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Phillies’ sweep of the Braves is not a fair reflection on either team

Atlanta Braves, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies / Joe Cox / April 2, 2019

The Phillies’ sweep of the Braves was a big statement and 23 runs in three games is a great start for the new lineup. How worried should Braves fans be?

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Pre-season expectations are too high for Philadelphia Phillies

MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, Season Previews / Sam Cox / March 17, 2019

Philadelphia Phillies started brightly in 2018, but faded to finish below .500. Bryce Harper’s signing and a busy offseason has increased expectations.

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Franchise Sports Talk Baseball: Episode Seven

Podcasts / franchisesports / March 1, 2019

Joe and Sam discusses Bryce Harper’s 13-year contract the Philadelphia Phillies, Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel’s free agency options and Josh Donaldson’s one-year deal with the Braves.

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Four landing spots for former Brewer Mike Moustakas

Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, MLB, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres / Sam Cox / February 14, 2019

Third baseman Mike Moustakas was a headline figure in the slow-moving 2017/18 free agency. He’s gone under the radar in 2018/19, but it has been much the same.

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It’s easy to see why the Yankees don’t want to sign Manny Machado and Bryce Harper

MLB, MLB Offseason, New York Yankees / Tom Scholes / February 9, 2019

When the New York Yankees bounced out of the 2018 MLB playoffs to the Boston Red Sox, they went out with a whimper. To lose is one thing, to lose to your rivals is another, but to lose to your rivals in such a disappointing fashion and then sit at home, kissing your wounds while watching them coast to another championship – their second since your last.

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Franchise Sports Talk Baseball: Episode Four

Podcasts / Sam Cox / February 7, 2019

Joe and Sam cover the proposed MLB rule changes, Bryce Harper’s link to the Giants and the latest J.T. Realmuto rumours.

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San Francisco Giants expected to meet with Bryce Harper this week

MLB, San Francisco Giants / Sam Cox / February 6, 2019

San Francisco Giants are one of the ‘mystery teams’ for Bryce Harper, reports Randy Miller. Miller adds that the Giants will meet with Harper this week, joining the race to sign the former MVP alongside Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals.

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Atlanta Braves played it safe with Markakis rather than creating scary line-up with Harper

Atlanta Braves, MLB, MLB Offseason / Sam Cox / January 23, 2019

Outfielder Nick Markakis has re-signed with the Atlanta Braves on a one-year deal, as reported by Ken Rosenthal.

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Chicago White Sox sign Kelvin Herrera as they look to have first winning season since 2012

Chicago White Sox, MLB, MLB Offseason / Sam Cox / January 8, 2019

Relief pitcher Kelvin Herrera agreed to a three-year deal with the Chicago White Sox, according to Jeff Passan.

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Phillies begin spending spree with three-year McCutchen deal

MLB, MLB Offseason, Philadelphia Phillies / Sam Cox / December 11, 2018

Andrew McCutchen has agreed to join the Philadelphia Phillies on a three-year, $50 million contract with a club option according to reports from Matt Gelb and Jon Heyman. McCutchen was the face of the Pittsburgh Pirates until last offseason, when he was traded to the San Francisco Giants. The Giants fell out of contention late

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