![]() Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights are applicable to you. ^ Back to Top ^ © 2023 ESPN Internet Ventures. The Associated Press contributed to this report. He's an emotional guy and he was sticking up for his teammates." They protect each other, they fight for each other and I'm proud of them for it. "You never want to see your star players get thrown out of a game, but he's protecting his teammates," Thomson said of Harper. Thomson had been thrown out the previous inning after arguing with plate umpire Ryan Wills over a called third strike on Kyle Schwarber. "He's a great player," Bird said of Harper. "I get a little emotional on the mound sometimes," said Bird, who added his comments toward the dugout weren't directed at anyone in particular. It's the most lucrative guaranteed contract. The Phils announced the deal early Saturday morning. Multiple sources told MLB.com on Thursday afternoon that the Phillies and Harper agreed to a 13-year, 330 million contract. Harper, who returned to the NL champion Phillies on May 2 after recovering from Tommy John surgery, went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the game.īird, who said his comments weren't directed at anyone in particular, also was ejected. - Bryce Harper is bringing his superstar firepower to the Phillies. "A guy yelling in your dugout? That shouldn't happen," Phillies manager Rob Thomson said. Nobody really saw him after he did what he did." Once we got out there, just flew into the dugout and went away. I appreciate my teammates for coming out with me and doing that. "After that point, I went out there just to go," Harper said. Harper was initially restrained by Rockies catcher Elias Diaz, then Phillies third-base coach Dusty Wathan prevented the two-time National League MVP from entering a group of players and coaches gathered near the first-base line. But once you make it about a team or make it about yourself and the other team, that's when I've kind of got a problem with it." "I understand getting fired up for an inning and stuff like that. Harper appeared to respond to Colorado reliever Jake Bird, who clapped a hand against his glove and said something toward the Philadelphia dugout. ![]() Phillies' Bryce Harper ejected after charging at Rockies' dugoutĭENVER - Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was ejected from Sunday's 4-0 loss at Colorado after charging at the Rockies' dugout following the last out of the top of the seventh inning, setting off an altercation that cleared both teams' benches and bullpens. You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser ![]()
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