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MLB News: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Houston Astros: The World Series that only the MLB Lockout could make possible
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Harper, Schwarber, Castellanos power Phillies past Diamondbacks 5-3 in Game 1 of NLCS - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Weighing Hall of Fame cases of three World Series participants
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How Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper almost joined Houston Astros as part of mega trade in World Series push
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Harper homers, Phillies shut down slugging Braves 3-0 in Game 1 of NLDS - The San Diego Union-Tribune
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Bryce Harper to undergo UCL surgery; Phillies unsure if he will be ready for opening day
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How Bryce Harper was almost traded to Astros: The rumored 2018 deadline deal that didn't get done
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Bryce Harper's return will propel the Phillies to the playoffs & other overreactions!, Flippin Bats
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Houston Astros came close to getting Phillies' Bryce Harper in 2018
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World Series: Astros move within one victory of championship by downing Phillies in Game 5 - Newsday
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Bryce Harper: Are the Astros in the running for the former NL MVP?
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Bryce Harper Sets Off a Bruising Phillies Win Over Houston in Game 3 - WSJ
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Rangers take 2-0 lead over Astros, Phillies down Arizona
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How Bryce Harper Trains and Lifts to Get MLB Ready - Men's Journal
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Bryce Harper to report to Phillies camp on Wednesday - NBC Sports