As they slide into the second half of a make-or-break season, the Phillies recently faced a disturbing question: Who’s hurting them more, injured slugger Bryce Harper or eccentric closer Jordan Romano?

Has Zack Wheeler or Bryce Harper had a bigger impact during their stay with the Phillies? That’s the burning question of a recent Times News Lehighton Facebook poll, and likely on the minds of

Mark DeRosa takes a look at the impressive offense night Bryce Harper had against the Giants last night and more on his batting adjustments

There is a certain energy when Harper is right — truly right — and the Phillies have not felt it all season. This felt different.

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Bryce Harper hits a solo home run to left field, increasing the Phillies' lead with a score of 2-0 in the top of the 4th inning

The Phillies are first in the NL East without much from Harper. Monday, despite another loss at Oracle Park, offered some positive signs.