Phillies Give Bryce Harper Update as He Nears Return originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

Phillies star first baseman Bryce Harper could return to the Philadelphia lineup as soon as this upcoming week after missing time because of inflammation in his right wrist. Harper, who has started to face live pitching, has not appeared in a game since June 5 but told reporters that he feels much better than he expected.

Bryce Harper is expected to return to the Phillies' lineup this week -- possibly as soon as Monday. The two-time MVP took batting practice on the field at Truist Park prior to Friday's series opener against the Braves,

Ranger Suárez signed with the Phillies when he was 16 years old. And if these are, in fact, his last months with the team, he still has a few things left to accomplish. Check back in October for a status report.

Ranger Suárez pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies edged the Atlanta Braves 2-1 to take the three-game series.

Philadelphia's Ranger Suarez pitched seven strong innings to outduel Atlanta's Spencer Strider and lead the Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the Braves on Sunday in the rubber game of their three-game series.