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Bryce Harper wins 2021 NL MVP over Juan Soto and Fernando
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Bryce Harper, Phillies overcome baserunning miscues, ice-cold bats
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Bryce Harper belts 300th homer in Phillies' loss to Angels
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Bryce Harper addresses Nats reaching World Series
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After Bryce Harper's decision, the Nationals will face one of