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Phillies Rout Rockies 9-3; Harper Exits with Migraine

5/10/2026

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Summary

Phillies Power Win

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-3 on Saturday.
Bryce Harper left in the first inning with a migraine, prompting Felix Reyes to replace him.
Alec Bohm hit two homers, a double and four RBIs as Trea Turner added four hits.
The win moved Philadelphia to 18-22, third in the NL East, 1.0 game behind Washington and 8.5 behind Atlanta, and set a Boston series after the Colorado game.

Summary

Phillies Migraine

Three Phillies—outfielder Justin Crawford, rookie pitcher Andrew Painter and star Bryce Harper—missed time due to migraines.
Crawford’s May 2 migraine caused an ocular episode and brief vision loss.
Painter was scratched on April 12 after vomiting from a migraine and threw five relief innings.
Medical director Paul Buchheit said migraines resolve within 24 hours and claimed the club had never seen an early migraine-related absence, according to podcast host Franzke & LA.

History

Historical Context

MLB’s injured list, which includes a 15-day slot for pitchers, was designed to free roster spots when players cannot play. The rule’s health-protection aim, echoed by the NFL’s 2012 IR update, now guides the Philadelphia Phillies as they place Bryce Harper, Justin Crawford and Andrew Painter on the list for migraines.

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Phillies Power Win

The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-3 on Saturday.
Bryce Harper left in the first inning with a migraine, prompting Felix Reyes to replace him.
Alec Bohm hit two homers, a double and four RBIs as Trea Turner added four hits.
The win moved Philadelphia to 18-22, third in the NL East, 1.0 game behind Washington and 8.5 behind Atlanta, and set a Boston series after the Colorado game.

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