The Latest Breaking News from Bryce Harper

PHILADELPHIA — Bryce Harper stood on the grass in foul territory, 60 feet up the first-base line from his target, and stepped into his first throw since last summer.

PHILADELPHIA — Another day, another hitting session for Bryce Harper against a live pitcher followed by more ground balls at first base.

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies returned to Citizens Bank Park on Friday with a different lineup than most expected. Infielder Kody Clemens, who was activated earlier that day, was in the eight hole. Bench outfielder Jake Cave was in the seven hole. Instead of batting second and third, Bryce Harper and…

NEW YORK — Bryce Harper took regular batting practice on the field at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, according to Phillies manager Rob Thomson.

The Phillies star continues to progress after offseason Tommy John surgery.

ST. LOUIS — The three losses the Cardinals misplaced in the late innings on the scoreboard took a backseat to the one loss on the field in the eighth inning.

PHILADELPHIA — John Middleton wanted to be the one to tell Bryce Harper. So, shortly after lunchtime in Philadelphia on the first Monday in December, once Trea Turner had accepted the Phillies’ $300 million offer, the owner reached for his phone and called the star slugger at home in Las…

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies won’t place Bryce Harper on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from elbow surgery because they hope he can return as their designated hitter before May 29, which would be the first day he’d be eligible to return, president Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday.

John Middleton was in his favorite place at his favorite time of year for his favorite reason, almost.