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Feeling sick but testing negative? Doctors explain why
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Harper helps Phillies beat Guardians 8-5 in 10 innings
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Bryce Harper's thumb surgery goes off without complications; August return still possible
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Bryce Harper takes batting practice for first time since surgery
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Phillies OF Bryce Harper will not be placed on 60-day IL
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Harper slugs 2 more homers as Phillies push Braves to brink of elimination in NLDS
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Bryce Harper to have thumb surgery, could return after six weeks
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Bryce Harper likely to return to Phillies as strictly a designated hitter
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Harper set for thumb surgery, Phils hope he plays this year
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Rhys Hoskins on starting Phillies' home run tradition
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Phillies have three big reasons to be patient at this year's trade deadline
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Phillies: Harper surgery went well, but no timetable for return - WHYY