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Bryce Harper is swinging more than ever — and it's working - The Good Phight
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WATCH: Phillies' Bryce Harper ends career-worst 37-game home run drought vs. Padres
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Phillies' Harper working out at 1B to hasten return from surgery - ESPN
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Harper's hitting and defense help the Phillies beat the Guardians 8-5 in 10 innings to stop skid - Sent-trib
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Phillies' Harper working out at 1B to hasten return from surgery - ESPN
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Bryce Harper taking first base reps
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Phillies remain cautiously optimistic Harper hits May return
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Phillies' Bryce Harper 'checking all the boxes' at first base as he readies for games - The Athletic
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Phillies observations: Bryce Harper's brace vs. the pitch clock, Trea Turner's slump, Andrew Painter update, and more
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Philadelphia Phillies' Harper taking 1B reps to speed return from surgery - 6abc Philadelphia