Harper aims to deliver Philly a World Series title

Bryce Harper came to Philadelphia to do the one thing he didn't accomplish in Washington: Win in October. "I want to be on Broad Street and hold a (World Series) trophy over my head," Harper said after signing a $330 million, 13-year contract.

Herrera (hamstring) will serve as the Phillies' designated hitter and will bat second Saturday in the team's Grapefruit League game against the Astros.

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Real or not? Stars can be found on the scrap heap

Jesus Aguilar, Max Muncy, J.D. Martinez and even Matt Kemp are among the very productive players who once could have been had for peanuts.

Rangers' Choo sits with 41-game on-base streak

Shin-Soo Choo is out of the Rangers' lineup with a sore right quad. Choo's 41-game on-base streak is tied for tops in the majors this year. He could pinch hit, manager Jeff Banister said.

Olney: The Nationals are built to last beyond 2018

Whether future free agent Bryce Harper sticks around or not, Washington should continue to be a top contender with young stars like Juan Soto.

Party-crashing Phillies aren't going anywhere

With a white-hot Odubel Herrera and his five-game home run streak leading the way, the young Phillies are proving to be a threat in the NL East.

Phillies, Braves looking to settle in atop NL East

The Phillies got the better of the Braves in Monday's showdown, but these upstarts could be fighting for division supremacy for years to come.

Law: Even on an off night, the Ronald Acuña Jr. show is a hit

A first look at the Braves' phenom since his call-up showed tools and a swing that match his "best prospect in baseball" label.

Five ejected in Tigers-Phillies as 3 batters hit

Three pitchers were ejected along with Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler and bench coach Rob Thomson as three batters were hit by pitches during the Phillies' 6-2 spring training loss to Detroit on Thursday.

By adding Jake Arrieta, Phillies send $75 million message they're ready to contend

With one of the biggest per-season deals in MLB history, Philadelphia moved from rebuilding to going for it. But does Arrieta make Philly a contender?

Buster Olney's top 10 center fielders: A new crew can't catch Mike Trout ... yet

A dynamic group of newly minted stars has risen to center field's elite, but can anyone challenge baseball's best player in the Age of Trout?