Bryce Harper reaches another milestone, moves closer to a potential Phillies return

PHILADELPHIA — Another day, another hitting session for Bryce Harper against a live pitcher followed by more ground balls at first base. Oh, and Harper started throwing, too. The fastest recovery on record from an elbow ligament reconstruction — a.k.a. Tommy John surgery — continued at warp speed Thursday, as Harper played catch from 60 feet. It marked the first time since last summer that he threw a ball overhand. And now, for the first time, Phillies officials — well, manager Rob Thomson, at least — are signaling that Harper could be back long before the “by the All-Star break” timetable tha…

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