Last year, after the Phillies signed the 3-time All-Star to a rich 11-year, $300 million deal — despite him getting back on track late in the summer — it felt like it was a huge overpay. A year later, even after the shortstop missed more than 40 games with a hamstring injury, he earned every penny of his inflated paycheck.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper crushed his 30th home run of the season against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, reaching the mark for the third time since he joined the club.