PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Philadelphia Phillies’ core is gracing the cover of Sports Illustrated as the team has high expectations after having one of the best offseasons in baseball. After months of waiting, the Phillies signed superstar Bryce Harper to a 13-year, $330 million contract and also traded for J.T. Realmuto, who many consider the best catcher in the league.
That’s also not to mention signing former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen, All-Star reliever David Robertson, and trading for All-Star shortstop Jean Segura.
On Tuesday, Sports Illustrated dropped the cover for this week’s magazine and it features Harper, Realmuto, Rhys Hoskins and Aaron Nola.