Otto Kemp had to look around the Phillies' clubhouse when he arrived at Citizens Bank Park for the first time this week. Kemp never stepped foot in Citizens Bank Park for good reason, as he wanted ...

Otto Kemp went undrafted out of Point Loma Nazarene University in California. He signed a free-agent contract with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2022 and improbably made the major leagues just three years later.

Bryce Harper's injury has sidelined him. This gives Otto Kemp a chance to shine for the Philadelphia Phillies. Kemp, recently promoted, will play first base. Alec Bohm will return to third base. Kemp's performance will be closely watched.

Kemp had been waiting a while. A lifetime for his major-league debut, Saturday in Pittsburgh. Perhaps just as long to lay down a good bunt.

Brandon Marsh singled home the winning run in the 11th inning after the Philadelphia Phillies used two bunt hits to load the bases and beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3.

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, with the team calling up prospect Otto Kemp to take his place on the roster.

The Philadelphia Phillies debuts of Otto Kemp and Alan Rangel were a long time coming. They also had unexpected paths. Neither player is what one would call the “conventional prospect.”

Phillies first. Trea Turner doubles to shallow left field. Kyle Schwarber singles to center field. Trea Turner scores. Alec Bohm strikes out swinging. Nick Castellanos grounds out to shallow