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John Kruk doesn't know what 'empathy' means.

Self-proclaimed ‘sociopath’ John Kruk needs a dictionary

"I don’t know what empathy means, but I’m sure sociopath would come into the conversation speaking about myself."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 30, 2025 0
Ruben Amaro Jr. on the Philadelphia Phillies postgame show on NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Ruben Amaro Jr. says Phillies ‘should’ retaliate after Spencer Strider hits Bryce Harper

"I think the retaliation is the right thing to do."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 28, 2025 0
Bryce Harper Oscar the Grouch Philly Fanatic sliding mitt

Brandon Gaudin hilariously confuses Phillie Phanatic sliding mitt with Oscar the Grouch

Braves announcer Brandon Gaudin was momentarily confused by Bryce Harper's Phillie Phanatic sliding mitt in incredible fashion.

By Matt Yoder OnApr 11, 2025 0
Mar 19, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first base Bryce Harper (3) looks on against the New York Yankees at BayCare Ballpark.

Bob Nightengale accidentally eulogizes Bryce Harper

He obviously didn’t do it intentionally, but for Nightengale, these mistakes seem to happen somewhat frequently.

By Sam Neumann OnMar 23, 2025 0
Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber in an Oct. 5, 2024 NLDS game.

Bryce Harper chirps Kyle Schwarber over suggestion Schwarber could be an analyst

"Definitely don't have the face for it."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 16, 2025 0
Bryce Harper after walk-off hit

John Kruk predicted Bryce Harper’s walk-off two innings before it happened

"He’s gonna win the game for the Phillies."

By Brandon Contes OnAug 27, 2024 0
Philadelphia Inquirer writer Marcus Hayes.

The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Marcus Hayes on the Phillies, Jason Kelce, and mascots

'I think (Jason Kelce) will be the best broadcaster since John Madden.'

By Michael Grant OnJun 13, 2024 1
Phillies announcers Tom McCarthy and Ruben Amaro Jr. were both highly critical of umpire Brian Walsh for ejecting Bryce Harper. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Phillies announcers criticize umpire after Bryce Harper ejection

"It's just way too early, if you're the umpire, to do this."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 24, 2024 0
Bryce Harper couldn't help but laugh at a mistake he made in the field during the Phillies' win over the Reds on Tuesday. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Philadelphia

Bryce Harper clowns himself after huge game

"Oh, man. What am I doing over there?"

By Michael Dixon OnApr 2, 2024 0
Alanna Rizzo on MLB Network's High Heat

Alanna Rizzo apologizes to Jake Mintz and BBWAA for ‘beyond unprofessional’ rant

"What I said yesterday about Jake was completely inappropriate, it was inaccurate and it was beyond unprofessional."

By Brandon Contes OnOct 13, 2023 6
Alana Rizzo on High Heat.

Sports media rally around Jake Mintz after Alanna Rizzo rant: ‘Not just cruel, but miserably ill-informed’

Almost all of sports media came out to defend Jake Mintz and his reporting after Alanna Rizzo's scorched earth rant on MLB Network.

By Awful Announcing Staff OnOct 13, 2023 3
Alana Rizzo on High Heat.

League Networks

On MLBN, Alanna Rizzo blasts ‘jackoffs…bloggers or podcasters, not even reporters’ in clubhouses

Orlando Arcia and translator

Braves players, Atlanta media defend Orlando Arcia’s comments, scold reporter: ‘The clubhouse is a sanctuary’

"The clubhouse is a sanctuary and I think when things like that get out it doesn't make people wanna talk to the media at all."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 12, 2023 7
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) hits a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves in game three of the NLDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Citizens Bank Park.

Braves radio booth not big fans of Bryce Harper’s Orlando Arcia staredown

"...given today's climate around the world, I'm not sure that's quite appropriate or what anybody wants to see."

By Sean Keeley OnOct 11, 2023 4
A questionable check swing call on Bryce Harper by Angel Hernandez

Phillies broadcasters rip Angel Hernandez after check-swing call on Bryce Harper: ‘Goodness gracious! That is just terrible!’

"Goodness gracious! That is just terrible!"

By Reice Shipley OnSep 28, 2023 1
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning at Citizens Bank Park.

Bryce Harper chats with ‘Chuck from Mt. Airy’ after home run: ‘We’re all a family’

"We're all a family. You guys pull for us, we pull for everybody."

By Sean Keeley OnSep 2, 2023 0
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) reacts after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park.

Bryce Harper says he hit a home run for Philly sports radio caller ‘Chuck in Mt. Airy’

'I walked in the training room and I was like 'I'm gonna go deep tonight for Chuck.' That guy had me fired up, man."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 30, 2023 0
Philadelphia Phillies

John Kruk wills Bryce Harper’s game-tying home run to happen

"Oh! Stay fair! Yes!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 23, 2023 0
Bryce Harper celebrates a July 25, 2023 home run against the Baltimore Orioles.

Orioles’ radio announcer delivered tremendous Bryce Harper reverse jinx before home run

"He has that same recognizable violent uppercut swing...but it's not the same quality of contact."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJul 26, 2023 0
A screenshot of a DC Streetcar tweet on Bryce Harper.

The DC Streetcar account tweeted a Bryce Harper photo with info on Nats’ home games, then played it off as “April Fools”

"April Fools! Glad our Nats fans are alert and ready for a great season!"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnApr 1, 2021 0

Local news helicopter coverage of New Jersey water main break catches “Sign Harper” written in field

This was an unusual thing to see on the local news.

By Liam McGuire OnFeb 21, 2019 0
Mark Teixeira on SportsCenter.

On SportsCenter, Mark Teixeira blamed “analytics” for Harper and Machado being unsigned, ignoring the collusion elephant in the room

"While these two are great players, the numbers just don't say they're worth 30 to 40 million dollars a year" doesn't exactly tell the whole story, especially when you're not specifying which numbers you're using.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnJan 30, 2019 7

ESPN

College GameDay Week 13: Harbaugh’s roaring rampage of revenge

Nationals' GM Mike Rizzo.

The Washington Nationals’ housecleaning may be about leaks to media, “selfish” slamming of gloves

"You're either in or you're in the way. He was in the way."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 1, 2018 0
Bryce Harper

TBS’ Casey Stern calls out reporter’s Cubs-Dodgers query of Bryce Harper as “clown question”

"To quote Bryce Harper, that is a clown question. That is a disgrace."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnOct 13, 2017 2

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