Nationals Journal: Bryce Harper


Posted at 08:12 PM ET, 05/18/2013

Bryce Harper out of the Nationals' lineup with swelling in knee
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper will likely miss tonight and tomorrow with swelling in his left knee.

By Adam Kilgore  |  08:12 PM ET, 05/18/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:59 PM ET, 05/16/2013

Bryce Harper returns to the Nationals lineup, meets Johnny Manziel
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper is still feeling sore, but he toughed it out in time to play in front of his football-slinging pal.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:59 PM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:36 AM ET, 05/16/2013

Bryce Harper feeling 'terrible' after at-bat, could play Thursday
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper’s status for Thursday’s game in San Diego is up in the air.

By Adam Kilgore  |  08:36 AM ET, 05/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:46 PM ET, 05/15/2013

Bryce Harper remains out, Nationals remain confident he has no concussion
By Adam Kilgore

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:46 PM ET, 05/15/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:24 PM ET, 05/14/2013

Bryce Harper feeling nauseous, unwilling to change style after collision
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper is still feeling nauseous the day after his scary collision with the outfield fence, but he has no plans to change his all-out ways.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:24 PM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:28 PM ET, 05/14/2013

Bryce Harper 'day to day' after X-rays come back negative
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper is "day to day" following his scary collision with the right field wall Tuesday night, General Manager Mike Rizzo said.

By Adam Kilgore  |  01:28 PM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:17 AM ET, 05/14/2013

Bryce Harper receives 11 stitches, no concussion after nasty collision with Dodgers Stadium fence [UPDATED]
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper walked off on his own power after a nasty, face-first collision with the outfield fence in the fifth inning.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:17 AM ET, 05/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:05 PM ET, 05/11/2013

Bryce Harper misses second game after ingrown toenail procedure
By James Wagner
Manager Davey Johnson says his outfielder's injured toe appears improved, though he is unsure if Harper will play in Sunday's series finale.

By James Wagner  |  04:05 PM ET, 05/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:24 PM ET, 05/10/2013

Bryce Harper out after ingrown toenail procedure
By James Wagner
The Nationals outfielder is expected to miss only one game.

By James Wagner  |  06:24 PM ET, 05/10/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:50 PM ET, 05/07/2013

Bryce Harper not fined after ejection, receives more rest for bruised side
By Adam Kilgore
MLB chose not to fine Bryce Harper for his ejection Sunday afternoon, while tonight's rain out should help him move past a bad bruise.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:50 PM ET, 05/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:21 PM ET, 05/06/2013

MLB reviewing John Hirschbeck's ejection of Bryce Harper
By Adam Kilgore
In accordance with their policy, MLB is looking into Bryce Harper's ejection from yesterday.

By Adam Kilgore  |  02:21 PM ET, 05/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:07 PM ET, 05/05/2013

Bryce Harper ejected in first inning arguing check swing
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper was ejected for the second time in his career.

By Adam Kilgore  |  02:07 PM ET, 05/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:24 PM ET, 05/02/2013

Bryce Harper's X-ray results are negative
By Adam Kilgore and James Wagner
The Nationals star outfielder didn't suffer any broken bones in his Tuesday injury.

By Adam Kilgore and James Wagner  |  12:24 PM ET, 05/02/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:45 PM ET, 05/01/2013

Bryce Harper leaves game in the sixth with apparent injury (updated)
By James Wagner
Harper was pulled from Wednesday's game after he grimaced following a check swing in an at-bat in the fifth.

By James Wagner  |  08:45 PM ET, 05/01/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:30 PM ET, 04/17/2013

Harper returns to lineup; Span, Espinosa still out
By James Wagner
Harper returned to the lineup Wednesday, but Espinosa (wrist) and Span (flu) were held out although they're improving.

By James Wagner  |  07:30 PM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Danny Espinosa, denard span

Posted at 01:00 AM ET, 04/17/2013

Bryce Harper, Denard Span still sick but Davey Johnson hopes for Wednesday returns
By James Wagner
Davey Johnson hopes that both outfielders can return on Wednesday but, based on his description of both players' flu, it seemed almost unlikely.

By James Wagner  |  01:00 AM ET, 04/17/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:53 PM ET, 04/16/2013

Bryce Harper, Denard Span out while battling the flu
By James Wagner
With both players sick, the Nationals are down to few extra position players.

By James Wagner  |  06:53 PM ET, 04/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 04/11/2013

Paul Konerko on Bryce Harper: 'He can do it all'
By James Wagner
One of the elder statesmen of the sport is impressed with Harper's talent, and hopes he continues to carry himself like he has on and off the field.

By James Wagner  |  12:02 PM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:02 AM ET, 04/11/2013

Danny Espinosa's new attitude, Ian Desmond's hot streak lift the Nationals
By Adam Kilgore
The bottom half of the Nationals lineup carried them to a second straight victory, namely Danny Espinosa and Ian Desmond.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:02 AM ET, 04/11/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Bryce Harper, Danny Espinosa, Ian Desmond, Morning Brushback

Posted at 08:34 PM ET, 04/06/2013

Bryce Harper hitting homers, not cutoff men
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper drills another home run, but raised the eyebrow of his manager for missing a cutoff man in a key spot

By Adam Kilgore  |  08:34 PM ET, 04/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:57 PM ET, 04/05/2013

Bryce Harper homers twice in Nats' season-opening win
By Lindsay Applebaum
The 20-year-old provided all the offense the Nats needed today.

By Lindsay Applebaum  |  04:57 PM ET, 04/05/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:35 PM ET, 04/04/2013

Bryce Harper fine after collision at home plate
By James Wagner
Bryce Harper was fine following a first-inning collision with Marlins catcher Rob Brantly at home.

By James Wagner  |  08:35 PM ET, 04/04/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:34 PM ET, 03/27/2013

Bryce Harper plans to play Friday at Nationals Park
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper has no concern he'll be ready for opening day as he deals with inflammation in his hand.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:34 PM ET, 03/27/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:26 PM ET, 03/26/2013

Bryce Harper scorching despite more swelling in left thumb
By Adam Kilgore
Despite having reached base in 10 consecutive plate appearances, Bryce Harper may miss the next few days after inflammation returned to his sore left thumb today

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:26 PM ET, 03/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:02 PM ET, 03/24/2013

Bryce Harper returns to lineup with swelling in left thumb
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper's thumb still feels sore, but he's back in the lineup and not concerned.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:02 PM ET, 03/24/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:05 PM ET, 03/23/2013

Bryce Harper scratched with swelling in left hand
By Adam Kilgore
The Nationals kept Bryce Harper back in Viera today with a minor injury Davey Johnson believes will not cause a problem.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:05 PM ET, 03/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:29 PM ET, 03/16/2013

Bryce Harper volunteered to replace David Wright in the World Baseball Classic
By Adam Kilgore
When Team USA needed to replace David Wright, Bryce Harper wanted in the WBC.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:29 PM ET, 03/16/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:40 PM ET, 03/13/2013

Bryce Harper in mid-season form at the plate
By James Wagner
The Nationals outfielder is still adjusting to left field but his bat hasn't had any lag this spring.

By James Wagner  |  06:40 PM ET, 03/13/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:24 PM ET, 03/07/2013

Bryce Harper tried to throw a runner out at first base from left field
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper is playing a new position this spring, which only expands the possibilities of how he can subvert the languid order of the game.

By Adam Kilgore  |  05:24 PM ET, 03/07/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:19 PM ET, 03/06/2013

Jayson Werth to hit second, Bryce Harper third in Davey Johnson's ideal lineup
By James Wagner
The Nationals' manager implies that his ideal lineup has Werth at two and Harper hitting behind him.

By James Wagner  |  02:19 PM ET, 03/06/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  Adam LaRoche, Bryce Harper, davey johnson, denard span, Jayson Werth, Lineup, Opening Day, Ryan Zimmerman

Posted at 06:34 PM ET, 02/26/2013

Bryce Harper on a tear, already petitioning to stay in the lineup
By James Wagner
The Nationals' 20-year-old outfielder convinced Davey Johnson to put him in Wednesday's lineup after previously not being included.

By James Wagner  |  06:34 PM ET, 02/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 04:50 PM ET, 02/23/2013

Bryce Harper begins his transition to left field
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper made a circus catch as he played his first game of the spring at another new position.

By Adam Kilgore  |  04:50 PM ET, 02/23/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:30 AM ET, 02/20/2013

What could Bryce Harper do in his second season?
By James Wagner
What could Bryce Harper do in his second season?

By James Wagner  |  07:30 AM ET, 02/20/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:22 PM ET, 02/14/2013

Bryce Harper reports to camp stronger and wanting a World Series title
By James Wagner

By James Wagner  |  02:22 PM ET, 02/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:58 PM ET, 01/26/2013

Bryce Harper excited by Nationals' offseason moves
By Eric Detweiler
At fan fest, Bryce Harper endorses the offseason moves made by the Nationals.

By Eric Detweiler  |  06:58 PM ET, 01/26/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:54 PM ET, 01/19/2013

Bryce Harper, Davey Johnson receive their awards in New York
By James Wagner
The Nationals young phenom and manager accept their NL Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year awards, respectively, at the New York chapter of the baseball writers' dinner.

By James Wagner  |  10:54 PM ET, 01/19/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:01 PM ET, 01/14/2013

Bryce Harper to make late night TV debut on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'
By James Wagner
The National League Rookie of the Year will make his first late night TV appearance on Tuesday, another piece of his growing celebrity.

By James Wagner  |  09:01 PM ET, 01/14/2013 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:37 PM ET, 12/05/2012

Boras: Bryce Harper will not play in the World Baseball Classic
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper will focus on his first major league opening day with the Nationals, not while playing for Team USA.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:37 PM ET, 12/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 09:35 AM ET, 11/13/2012

What will Bryce Harper do for an encore after winning rookie of the year?
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper could be set up for a monster second season after winning rookie of the year.

By Adam Kilgore  |  09:35 AM ET, 11/13/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:49 PM ET, 11/12/2012

Bryce Harper wins NL Rookie of the Year Award
By James Wagner
The former No. 1 overall pick, who turned 20 in October, becomes the first National player to ever win the award, beating out Wade Miley and Todd Frazier.

By James Wagner  |  06:49 PM ET, 11/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 08:20 PM ET, 10/06/2012

Bryce Harper feels no nerves on eve of first playoff game
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper has not behaved like one all season, and his unflappable maturity didn’t go anywhere with the arrival of his first postseason.

By Adam Kilgore  |  08:20 PM ET, 10/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 05:42 PM ET, 10/02/2012

Bryce Harper named NL Rookie of the Month for second time this season
By James Wagner
The 19-year-old rookie adds another monthly distinction, adding to his Rookie of the Year candidacy.

By James Wagner  |  05:42 PM ET, 10/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 10:00 AM ET, 10/02/2012

Bryce Harper revels in National League East title, and only wants more
By Adam Kilgore
The celebration Bryce Harper was so essential to had barely started, and already he expected more National League East titles to come.

By Adam Kilgore  |  10:00 AM ET, 10/02/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 02:15 PM ET, 09/28/2012

Bryce Harper’s ridiculous 19-year-old season in perspective
By Adam Kilgore
Nearing the end of his remarkable rookie season, any swing Bryce Harper takes may generate history.

By Adam Kilgore  |  02:15 PM ET, 09/28/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:37 PM ET, 09/22/2012

How Bryce Harper is running better, and why that matters
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper’s gait has evolved in his new position in such a way that will make him more durable and could allow him to stay in center, rather than a corner spot, longer.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:37 PM ET, 09/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:50 AM ET, 09/22/2012

Bryce Harper shows off his arm with key assist
By Adam Kilgore
Before the game slipped away, Friday night briefly turned into a showcase for the center fielder's right arm.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:50 AM ET, 09/22/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:33 AM ET, 09/07/2012

Bryce Harper’s baserunning sparks Nationals before benches clear against Cubs
By Adam Kilgore
Before Bryce Harper was thrown at in the Nationals’ 9-2 sweep-sealing, benches-clearing romp over the Cubs, he started the scoring barrage with his ferocious brand of baserunning.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:33 AM ET, 09/07/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 12:15 AM ET, 09/06/2012

Bryce Harper blasts two homers, ranks third all-time among teenagers
By Adam Kilgore
Bryce Harper's home runs gave him 17, which moved him to third-most all-time for a teenager in a single season.

By Adam Kilgore  |  12:15 AM ET, 09/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 06:33 PM ET, 09/05/2012

Bryce Harper becoming an elite center fielder
By Adam Kilgore
Just three years ago, Bryce Harper became the most hyped prospect of all-time as a catcher. Now, at 19, he is perhaps a borderline elite outfielder.

By Adam Kilgore  |  06:33 PM ET, 09/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 07:00 AM ET, 08/31/2012

Jayson Werth, Bryce Harper give Nationals a dynamic 1-2 punch
By Adam Kilgore
Johnson did not envision Werth as a leadoff hitter this season, but he has been a perfect fit as the Nationals have played with a full complement for the first time all year.

By Adam Kilgore  |  07:00 AM ET, 08/31/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
Tags:  bryce harper, jayson werth, leadoff hitter, Morning Brushback, washington nationals

Posted at 07:30 AM ET, 08/06/2012

Bryce Harper: his slump, broken bat and an apology
By James Wagner
In a slump, the rookie breaks his bat and then offers an apology to Marlins catcher John Buck.

By James Wagner  |  07:30 AM ET, 08/06/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 11:51 AM ET, 04/12/2012

Michael Morse shut down for six weeks after re-aggravating lat strain
By Adam Kilgore
Michael Morse will miss an extended period of games after re-injuring his strained right lat.

By Adam Kilgore  |  11:51 AM ET, 04/12/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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Posted at 01:49 PM ET, 04/05/2012

Opening day in Syracuse with Bryce Harper, John Lannan
By Dave Sheinin
The weather is cold and John Lannan is still hot, as the AAA Chiefs prepare to start the season.

By Dave Sheinin  |  01:49 PM ET, 04/05/2012 |  Permalink  |  Comments ( 0)
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