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Bryce Harper sets 10-year record with five-inning cycle in Phillies win over Mets

Bryce Harper did not just hit for the cycle against the Mets. He finished it so quickly that his night landed in a rare corner of MLB history. The Phillies star needed only five innings to collect every hit type, turning a rivalry game into a showcase of timing, power and controlled violence at the plate.

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Phillies become second team in MLB to achieve remarkable scoring feat thanks to Kyle Schwarber

The Phillies did not just beat the Mets on Saturday night; they carved out a slice of baseball history in the process. Bryce Harper hit for the cycle. Kyle Schwarber homered three times, and together they matched a feat only the 1932 Yankees could understand.

Philadelphia Phillies News / The Good Phight / June 21

Phillies news: Bryce Harper, right handed bat, Adley Rutschman

I would like the meet and shake the hand of the official scorer that would have the guts to change that triple to the double that it rightfully should be.

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The 'College World Series winners' quiz

The College Baseball World Series dates back to 1947. How many of the champions can you name?

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 20

Phillies' Bryce Harper breaks out of slump in big win over Mets

Just a couple of days removed from his manager and the team's president having to field questions about his struggles at the plate, Bryce Harper accomplished a career-first on Saturday night.

Phillies star Bryce Harper's cycle punctuates horrid night for Mets

Phillies' Don Mattingly, Dave Dombrowski address Bryce Harper's struggles

Mets' Juan Soto had secret weapon for latest multi-homer game

The '30 or more home runs in 2021' quiz

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / June 20

Kyle Schwarber (3 HRs), Bryce Harper (cycle) help Phillies pound Mets

Kyle Schwarber had three home runs, including two in one inning, for the Philadelphia Phillies in a 15-3 rout of the visiting New York Mets on Saturday.

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Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Bryce Harper News / Larry Brown Sports / June 20

Bryce Harper torches the Mets with a historic performance

The Philadelphia Phillies laid a beatdown on the New York Mets on Saturday, with Bryce Harper pulling off a historic feat at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa.

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Bryce Harper News / Yardbarker / June 20

Phillies star Bryce Harper's cycle punctuates horrid night for Mets

First baseman Bryce Harper put his name in the Philadelphia Phillies record books on Saturday.

Harper breaks out of slump in big win over Mets

Phillies' Don Mattingly, Dave Dombrowski address Harper's struggles

Pete Crow-Armstrong has found a home at top of Cubs lineup

Reds' Sal Stewart becomes first MLB rookie to hit this RBI mark

Walker Buehler is finding his groove with Padres after rough 2025 season

Tigers’ asking price for Tarik Skubal has been revealed

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 20

Phillies Need More From Struggling Former Three-Time All-Star

With the Philadelphia Phillies right back in the mix for a playoff spot in the National League, it has been an impressive turnaround for the franchise following a terrible start. As the season gets closer to the mid-way point, the Phillies have been able to have a massive swing in terms of their record.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 20

Phillies' Dream Trade Target Has Low Likelihood of Being Dealt

As the Philadelphia Phillies continue to perform well, the team will be focused on making some improvements before the trade deadline. Following their terrible start to the season, the Phillies have been one of the best teams in baseball since May.

Gage Wood News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 19

Phillies' Gage Wood is Trusting the Process, Unphased by Trade Chatter

READING, Pa. -- Gage Wood stood at the mound, frustrated over what transpired. Wood threw a strike to Hartford Yard Goats outfielder Connor Capel, a good hitter in the Eastern League.

Jose Alvarado News / The Lead / June 19

Has Jose Alvarado Been Bad, or Just Incredibly Unlucky for Phillies?

The Phillies’ bullpen has largely improved from a middling 2025 season. In 2025, the team’s relief corps ranked 20th in ERA (4.27), FIP (4.26), and fWAR (2.9), while sporting the seventh-worst batting average against (.245).

Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / June 19

Phillies still believe in Bryce Harper despite struggles, rumors

Phillies' Don Mattingly, Dave Dombrowski address Bryce Harper's struggles

While the Philadelphia Phillies are currently in a playoff position, their fans are wondering where the team would be if one of its top stars was playing up to his potential.

Phillies need to target one veteran cut loose by the Angels

Three potential landing spots for Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman

Four players Red Sox should move and one they should keep at trade deadline

Three players the Houston Astros could move at the deadline

Colson Montgomery's elite performance makes him a worthy All-Star candidate

Zack Wheeler News / Just Baseball / June 19

Zack Wheeler Isn’t Ready To Give Up His Ace Status

Zack Wheeler was working on yet another Cy Young-worthy campaign in the 2025 season before his year was unfortunately cut short due to venous thoracic outlet syndrome.

Trea Turner News / Athlon Sports / June 18

Phillies Announce Concerning Trea Turner News After Leaving Mets Game

The Philadelphia Phillies (40-34) entered Thursday’s matchup against the New York Mets (33-41) looking to continue their strong play in the National League East.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Field Level Media / June 18

Phillies OF Adolis Garcia (lat) will miss rest of season

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Adolis Garcia will undergo right latissimus dorsi surgery and miss the rest of the season, the team said Thursday. Garcia will undergo the surgery next Wednesday.

Adolis Garcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18