Bryce Harper is one of the few people on this planet who can relate (at least a little bit) to LeBron James. They were both on Sports Illustrated covers as teenagers. They have succeeded as professional athletes while the highest of expectations have followed them. They are both Ohio State football fans.

And, now, they will share a city.

“Pretty cool,” Harper said Friday before the Philadelphia Phillies played the New York Yankees. “Obviously, one of the best to ever do it.”

Harper is one of the most recognizable athletes in the country, but he’s not James. Now, alongside Eagles mainstays Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley, Philadelphia has a brand of star power that has few parallels in the city’s history.

“Just obviously a great city to come play in,” Harper said. “Fan base-wise, sports-wise. I feel like the city’s in a really good spot with all the teams right now — from us, to the Sixers, to the Eagles, to the Flyers making the postseason this year as well. So just a really good spot to be in.”

Harper, like most people following the James saga, expected him to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers. That was his prediction when asked last week during an ESPN broadcast. Harper might not be the biggest NBA fan; he said he’s met James at the ESPYs before.

He understood the magnitude, much like how the city reacted when Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million deal in March 2019.

“We’re in different places in our careers,” Harper said. “So I think that plays a little bit into it. Obviously, he’s one of the greatest ever to do it. He’s done it for a long time. I mean, there’s four guys over there on that starting lineup; they’re probably really happy. It’s Nick Nurse’s birthday today, too. But the city is on fire about it. I mean, how could you not be? It’s LeBron James.”

The San Francisco Giants are looking for continued production from a batter on a roll versus the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday at 4:05 p.m. ET, at Oracle Park. Casey Schmitt is currently on a two-game homer streak. Robbie Ray (8-6, 3.33 ERA) will start for the Giants, who are 43-60 this season and fourth in the NL West. Ryan Johnson (2-4, 6.10 ERA) is the expected starter for the Angels, who are 41-63 and fifth in the AL West.

How to watch Los Angeles Angels vs. San Francisco Giants

Angels vs. Giants odds

• Favorite Moneyline: Giants -160
• Underdog Moneyline: Angels +135
• Total: 8.5
• Total Over Odds: -105
• Total Under Odds: -115

Injury reports

Giants

Harrison Bader: 10 Day IL (Plantar fasciitis), Matt Chapman: 10 Day IL (Leg), Jonah Cox: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Victor Bericoto: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Trevor McDonald: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Matt Gage: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Rowan Wick: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jose Butto: 60 Day IL (Arm), Joel Peguero: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Randy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Hayden Birdsong: 60 Day IL (Forearm)

Angels

Sebastian Rivero: 10 Day IL (Hand), Adam Frazier: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Jack Kochanowicz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yoan Moncada: 60 Day IL (Knee), Robert Stephenson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Travis d’Arnaud: 60 Day IL (Foot), Anthony Rendón: 60 Day IL (Hip), Yusei Kikuchi: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Ben Joyce: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)

Stats to know

• San Francisco’s Luis Arraez has hit four home runs this season. He has also tallied 37 RBIs and has scored 48 runs. In 429 plate appearances, he has recorded a .324 BA, .362 OBP and .448 SLG with a 5.8% walk rate and a 4.2% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording eight steals on eight attempts.
• In 400 plate appearances, Casey Schmitt has slashed .272/.303/.489 this season. He has hit 21 long balls (19th in MLB) and driven in 54 runs with a strikeout rate of 19.8% and a walk rate of 2.8%. He has nine stolen bases on 10 attempts. He has come around to score 46 times.
• Mike Trout is hitting for a .233 BA, .388 OBP and .456 SLG with a 25% strikeout rate and a 19% walk rate. His OPS is .844 and he has scored 59 runs. In 384 plate appearances, he has hit 18 home runs and driven in 40 runs. Trout has recorded eight steals on eight attempts.
• In 453 plate appearances, Zach Neto has hit 19 long balls, tallied 46 RBIs and scored 70 runs (4th in MLB). He is batting .238/.327/.449 and has posted a 31.6% strikeout rate and a 10.2% walk rate. Neto has recorded 13 steals on 23 attempts.

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