Phillies' Bryce Harper is preparing to play first base in 2023: Inside the team's 'full go' plan - The Athletic
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Harper approached manager Rob Thomson with the idea. He will DH when he first returns from injury but is working to learn the new position.
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Inside Rob Thomson and the Phillies' bold bullpen plan that blanked the Braves in NLDS Game 1 - The Athletic
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Bryce Harper's debut at first base for the Phillies is delayed — maybe until the weekend
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Phillies Star Bryce Harper Makes Catch Tumbling Into Photo Pit in First Career Start at First Base
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Checking In on Bryce Harper, Full-Time Designated Hitter (For Now
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Phillies will know by the trade deadline if Bryce Harper can play first base, team president Dave Dombrowski says
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Phillies' Bryce Harper says he could return by the All-Star break
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Checking In on Bryce Harper, Full-Time Designated Hitter (For Now
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