After officially retiring from Major League Baseball, one of Bryce Harper’s former teammates said the Philadelphia Phillies fan base may be tough — but to him, they were the best he had throughout a career that began in 2012 and ended in 2025.

Few, if any, would blame the Phillies for pursuing Alonso, himself a four-time All-Star and one of the league’s most potent home run hitters. Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million contract in February, and he can opt out following the season.

Bryce Harper's bloop single capped off a two-run rally in the seventh inning for the Phillies as they defeated the St.