Bryce Harper is alive, despite what Bob Nightengale may tell you

Philly Sports and Culture Writer

Sunday, March 23, 2025

Feb 26, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (3) looks on =from the dugout against the Toronto Blue Jays in the fifth inning during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Typos happen.

But holy hell, Bob Nightengale:

Writer Bryce Miller of the San Diego Union-Tribune sadly lost a battle with cancer on Saturday. But, to be extremely clear, Phillies superstar first baseman Bryce Harper is alive and well.

Nightengale, a USA Today columnist and President of the Baseball Writers Association of America, was likely the victim of autocorrect after typing "Bryce Harper" thousands of times over the course of his career. But certain tweets should be double or triple-checked before one smashes that send button.

Those interested can read more about the life of Bryce Miller here.

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John Foley

Before joining OnPattison.com, John Foley was a Phillies beat writer for PHLY Sports and the founder of a popular independent Phillies newsletter. He has provided nontraditional local sports coverage since 2013. Foley grew up in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. He's a proud product of the Philadelphia public school system, a Penn State grad, and a Georgetown Law alum. A licensed attorney, he sits on the board of the Papermill Food Hub, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping families in need throughout the city. Find him on your favorite social media: @2008philz.