![Bryce Harper returns for Phillies after 5-game absence - WHYY](https://www.inquirer.com/resizer/MjXm6pEiCITZVcuw-rKZWBXundo=/760x507/smart/filters:format(webp)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/pmn/EPDSF3PNHFCCZKLPPXHVIDBDOU.jpg)
Bryce Harper back in Phillies lineup, batting fourth against the Pirates as the DH
![Bryce Harper returns for Phillies after 5-game absence - WHYY](http://blogs.fangraphs.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/USATSI_20922531.jpg)
Twelve Million Babies Have Been Born Since Bryce Harper's Last Home Run
![Bryce Harper returns for Phillies after 5-game absence - WHYY](https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/CP278425681.jpg)
Phillies' Bryce Harper out of the lineup day after leaving game with back spasms
![Bryce Harper returns for Phillies after 5-game absence - WHYY](https://external-preview.redd.it/phillies-bryce-harper-open-to-anything-willing-to-become-v0-r_u227VCI1rGEdWzJZkz43saqyyIL4r2KnZVyeSaEIk.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=3025b8155b5310fe7d223be9ff73ccf226380558)
Phillies' Bryce Harper 'Open to Anything,' Willing to Become Full-Time 1st Baseman : r/phillies
![Bryce Harper returns for Phillies after 5-game absence - WHYY](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_1440,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/https-3A-2F-2Fthatballsouttahere-com-2Fwp-content-2Fuploads-2Fgetty-images-2F2018-2F08-2F1437402252-850x560-1fa1f5228f19294e19257b22478110fa.jpg)
Bryce Harper's absence should lead to Phillies lineup tinkering
![Bryce Harper returns for Phillies after 5-game absence - WHYY](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/UcQZYMZZ_V_sPowuhiqHkdzL3Bc=/1400x1400/filters:format(jpeg)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19284106/BrycelessNats_Getty_Ringer.jpg)
The Nats Haven't Forgotten Bryce Harper—but They Don't Miss Him - The Ringer
![Bryce Harper returns for Phillies after 5-game absence - WHYY](https://www.wwlp.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/26/2023/10/6528d150636ff7.91564005.jpeg)
Castellanos hits 2 homers again, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into 2nd straight NLCS – WWLP
![Bryce Harper returns for Phillies after 5-game absence - WHYY](https://www.mytwintiers.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/89/2023/10/6534a105e7a422.77227509.jpeg)
Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead
![Bryce Harper returns for Phillies after 5-game absence - WHYY](https://www.rochesterfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/66/2022/06/d77946fbfd50473ea81e597b5576b7a7-1.jpg?w=2560&h=1440&crop=1)
Phils' Harper on IL with broken thumb, no date for return
![Bryce Harper returns for Phillies after 5-game absence - WHYY](https://www.wtnh.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/100/2023/10/65298e219625e4.29048227.jpeg?w=2560&h=1440&crop=1)
Bryce Harper shines as Phillies aim for second straight World Series