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5/18/2013 |
Grateful host: Hamels welcomes veterans to park
Cole Hamels has done more than his fair share of giving back to Americans who have served during his time in the Major Leagues. The most recent example came Saturday, when the left-handed starting pitcher had 33 veterans join him on the field at Citizens Bank Park before the Phillies' afternoon contest against the Reds.
5/18/2013 |
Young's rising walk total reflects focus at plate
Michael Young played a critical role in the Phillies' 5-3 victory Friday against the Reds. He hit a two-out triple to score Cliff Lee in the fifth inning to give the Phillies a three-run lead. He then turned a 10-pitch at-bat in the eighth inning into his third walk of the game, which sparked a two-run rally.
5/18/2013 |
After peak at plate, Howard navigating valley
Ryan Howard was in a 2-for-29 slump before an infield, check-swing single helped the Phillies score two runs in a 5-3 victory over the Reds at Citizens Bank Park on Friday. Howard had been hitting .322 (19-for-59) with five doubles, five home runs and 15 RBIs in his previous 17 games.
5/18/2013 |
Rubber game holds importance for Reds' Baker
When the Reds and Phillies take the field for the rubber match on Sunday, Dusty Baker will seek his first series win on the road against the Phillies in his time as the Reds' manager. He'll start Homer Bailey against undefeated rookie Jonathan Pettibone.
5/18/2013 |
Phillies lose momentum in shutout by Reds
Charlie Manuel said he knows games like the Phillies had Saturday can have a snowball effect. Nothing went right, as Philadelphia was shut out for the sixth time this season and fell to the Cincinnati Reds, 10-0, at Citizens Bank Park.
5/18/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 18
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/17/2013 |
Phillies aim to reverse Reds' recent dominance
Although the Phillies took Game 1 of the series, stopping the streaking Reds a second straight time remains difficult. Philadelphia will try to do so Saturday as Kyle Kendrick faces Bronson Arroyo.
5/17/2013 |
Needing win, Phillies break tie late to top Reds
The Phillies blew a one-run lead against the Reds in the eighth inning Friday but bounced back in the bottom of the frame to scratch across two runs and retake the lead for good in a 5-3 victory.
5/17/2013 |
Adams battling back strain, hopes to avoid DL
Phillies setup man Mike Adams has a "very mild" back strain and is day to day, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday. Adams, who received an MRI exam Friday, said his back still hurt on his right side whenever he twisted.
5/17/2013 |
Looking for bullpen answer, Phils call up Rosenberg
The Phillies recalled 27-year-old righty B.J. Rosenberg from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Left-hander Raul Valdes was sent down to make room on the Major League roster.
5/17/2013 |
For now, Phillies take wait-and-see approach
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. can afford to be relatively patient for a few more months, but he has expressed concerns about an offense that has had trouble getting on base, hitting for power and scoring runs.
5/17/2013 |
Mayberry might be turning corner on offense
The Indians were in town for only two days, but John Mayberry Jr. most likely wished they stayed longer. Mayberry started both games against Cleveland, went 5-for-8, drove in three runs, scored three times and raised his batting average 35 points.
5/17/2013 |
Talking past, present and future with Sandberg
Perhaps the most infamous trade in Phillies history occurred on Jan. 27, 1982. Dallas Green had just stepped down as Phils manager and taken over as general manager of the Cubs. In one of his first major moves, he traded second baseman Ivan DeJesus to the Phillies for incumbent shortstop Larry Bowa. The other guy in the trade was a little-known Triple-A infielder in the Phillies' organization named Ryne Sandberg.
5/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/16/2013 |
Halladay undergoes successful shoulder surgery
Roy Halladay had successful shoulder surgery Wednesday, according to a statement released by the Phillies on Thursday afternoon.
5/16/2013 |
Phantastic Auction raises nearly $130,000 for charities
The inaugural Phillies Charities' Phantastic Auction ended Wednesday night and raised $129,165.95 for charity.
5/15/2013 |
Utleys hold sixth All-Star Animals Casino Night
Jennifer Utley, wife of Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, remembers how the couple's annual Utley All-Star Animals Casino Night had its beginning.
5/15/2013 |
Phillies send Lee to the mound in opener against Reds
The Phillies and Reds begin a three-game series on Friday at Citizens Bank Park, with Cliff Lee taking the mound for Philadelphia against Cincinnati's Tony Cingrani.
5/15/2013 |
Hamels unable to find form vs. Tribe in sixth loss
The Phillies allowed three home runs to the Indians, and Cole Hamels picked up his sixth loss of the season as Philadelphia split the two-game series with Cleveland on Wednesday with a 10-4 loss.
5/15/2013 |
De Fratus emerges as clutch late-game reliever
Justin De Fratus, who was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley over the weekend, has helped the Phillies bullpen get out of two tough spots during the team's current three-game winning streak.
5/15/2013 |
Adams still hampered with back issues
Five days since his last appearance out of the bullpen, right-hander Mike Adams said Wednesday he is still dealing with back issues.
5/15/2013 |
Phillies ink Zambrano to Minor League deal
The Phillies have agreed to a Minor League contract with pitcher Carlos Zambrano. The burly right-hander posted a 7-10 record and 4.49 ERA in 35 games (20 starts) with the Marlins last season.
5/15/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 15
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/14/2013 |
Kluber, Tribe take on Phils before much-needed break
Wednesday's game will be the Indians' 14th contest in the past 13 days, and Corey Kluber takes the mound against the Phillies' Cole Hamels before a day off for both clubs.
5/14/2013 |
Bourn returns to Philly, wonders what might have been
The Phillies drafted Michael Bourn in the fourth round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft, and the club inquired about signing him this offseason, but Bourn signed with the Indians for $48 million over four years. More Results > |
