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Phillies seek pitcher, hitter before deadline, Harper urges Dombrowski

7/29/2026

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The Philadelphia Phillies said they need help before the August 3 deadline after Bryce Harper said the club needs a pitcher and a hitter that only Dave Dombrowski can provide.
The Phillies fell 1-0 to the Miami Marlins as Sandy Alcántara recorded his 16th quality start.
Harper is batting .163 with three homers, 13 RBIs and a .632 OPS in his last 24 games.

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Story summary

The Philadelphia Phillies said they need help before the August 3 deadline after Bryce Harper said the club needs a pitcher and a hitter that only Dave Dombrowski can provide.
The Phillies fell 1-0 to the Miami Marlins as Sandy Alcántara recorded his 16th quality start.
Harper is batting .163 with three homers, 13 RBIs and a .632 OPS in his last 24 games.