Bryce Harper posts brief pregame message as Phillies chase NL East lead

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper entered the 2026 season batting .260 with 20 home runs, 57 RBIs and 59 runs in 97 games. Before a series against the New York Mets, he delivered a four‑word pre‑game note to teammates: “Enjoy this because it goes quick.” The message was shared on social media and drew over 27,000 likes within four hours.

Harper, the 2010 first‑overall draft pick and 2015 National League MVP, signed a 13‑year, $330 million contract with the Phillies in 2019. At 33, he remains a central figure for the club, which sits second in the National League East with a 54‑43 record.