http://mlb.mlb.com PHI Homepage News Fri, 24 May 2013 06:32:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48414046&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Thu, 23 May 2013 22:34:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48414046&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi The Phillies announced that Chase Utley, who felt a burning sensation on his right side when taking swings during batting practice Monday in Miami, will be placed on the 15-day disabled list with what they have called a "very mild" Grade 1 strained oblique. He is eligible to be activated June 5. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410478&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Thu, 23 May 2013 18:59:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48410478&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi The Phillie Phanatic was greeted with cheers and danced with students as part of a Phillies pep rally at Seaview Elementary School. The celebration was to honor third-grader Ethan Levine, who won the New Jersey Education Association's "Educators who inspire me" essay contest with a submission about his language arts teacher, Tracey Meister. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48382490&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Thu, 23 May 2013 10:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130523&content_id=48382490&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi The only offseason question between the Phillies and Nationals seemed to be how far behind the Phils would be in the National League East standings when they played the Nats for the first time in May. It turns out that just one game separates them in the standings 47 games in. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=phi Wed, 22 May 2013 23:10:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=phi Crafting his 12th career shutout, Cliff Lee allowed three hits, two walks and struck out five in the Phillies' 3-0 series-clinching victory over the Marlins on Wednesday night at Marlins Park. Delmon Young hit his second solo homer in as many nights to provide Lee with all the run support he would need. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315096&notebook_id=48322350&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Wed, 22 May 2013 18:29:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315096&notebook_id=48322350&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Phillies setup man Mike Adams took a step closer to his return Wednesday when he threw a bullpen session at Marlins Park. Adams is on the disabled list because of a strained back. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315096&notebook_id=48322348&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Wed, 22 May 2013 18:29:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315096&notebook_id=48322348&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Phillies right-hander Roy Halladay reported Monday to Bright House Field in Clearwater, Fla., to begin a rehab program following right shoulder surgery. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315096&notebook_id=48322346&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Wed, 22 May 2013 18:29:51 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48315096&notebook_id=48322346&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi The Phillies announced Wednesday that Brad Lidge will formally retire as a member of the Phillies before their Aug. 1 game against the Giants at Citizens Bank Park. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_phimlb_wasmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=phi Thu, 23 May 2013 20:30:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_24_phimlb_wasmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=phi The Nationals ended the Phillies' reign of five consecutive division titles a year ago, and Friday's game will be the first meeting between the two sides this season. Jordan Zimmermann takes the mound for the Nationals, opposed by Kyle Kendrick for the Phillies. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48198020&notebook_id=48204904&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Tue, 21 May 2013 20:09:59 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48198020&notebook_id=48204904&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi The Phillies will have Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning represent them in the first round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft next month. Scott Palmer, the club's director of public affairs, will also represent the Phils at the Draft. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48198020&notebook_id=48200408&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Tue, 21 May 2013 19:29:02 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48198020&notebook_id=48200408&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi The Phillies did not seem terribly bothered that Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia spit on a baseball after allowing a home run Monday to Domonic Brown. "He did?" Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said. "That's good. I didn't see it." Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48198020&notebook_id=48200306&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Tue, 21 May 2013 19:28:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48198020&notebook_id=48200306&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi It will take much more than a penny for Cole Hamels' thoughts. Hamels signed a six-year, $144 million contract extension last summer, so he certainly doesn't need the money. He declined for a second day to discuss his frustrations following Monday's 5-1 loss to the Marlins at Marlins Park. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48198020&notebook_id=48198024&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Tue, 21 May 2013 19:07:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48198020&notebook_id=48198024&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Ryan Howard has thought about the long-term prognosis for his balky left knee. He tried his hand at gallows humor to discuss those concerns Tuesday at Marlins Park. "I guess if I blow up, then I'd be worried about that then," he said. But Howard was back in Tuesday's lineup, which is a positive short-term development. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=phi Tue, 21 May 2013 23:22:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=phi Supporting Tyler Cloyd's strong seven-inning performance, the Phillies tied a season high with 15 hits in a 7-3 victory over the Marlins on Tuesday night at Marlins Park. Ryan Howard led the attack in his return to the lineup, going 3-for-5 with three RBIs, while Delmon Young and Domonic Brown each drove in a pair. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48162166&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Tue, 21 May 2013 10:15:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48162166&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi The Phillies placed Carlos Ruiz on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday because of a Grade 2 strained hamstring. He is expected to be sidelined three to four weeks, based on the size and location of the tear. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=phi Mon, 20 May 2013 23:32:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=phi The Phillies lost to the lowly Marlins at Marlins Park, 5-1, on Monday night, wasting a fine pitching performance from Cole Hamels and erasing any warm, fuzzy feelings following Sunday's dramatic ninth-inning comeback against the Reds. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48075832&notebook_id=48076070&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Mon, 20 May 2013 15:29:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48075832&notebook_id=48076070&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi The Phillies placed right-handed reliever Mike Adams on the disabled list Monday because of a strained back. The move is retroactive to May 11, meaning Adams can be activated as early as Sunday. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48075832&notebook_id=48076068&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Mon, 20 May 2013 15:29:55 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48075832&notebook_id=48076068&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard missed much of last season following surgery to repair a ruptured left Achilles. He then had a cortisone injection in his left knee Sunday in Philadelphia because of inflammation and changes in his meniscus. He was unavailable to play Monday, but the Phillies said he is day to day. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984052&notebook_id=48024334&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Sun, 19 May 2013 18:32:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984052&notebook_id=48024334&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Ryan Howard will have a precautionary MRI on Monday to take a look at his sore left knee. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi Sun, 19 May 2013 18:47:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi Stymied for most of the day, the Phillies came alive vs. Aroldis Chapman, as Erik Kratz and Freddy Galvis hit back-to-back homers for a 3-2, walk-off win over the Reds on Sunday at Citizens Bank Park. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984052&notebook_id=47985112&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Sun, 19 May 2013 13:17:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984052&notebook_id=47985112&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi The Phillies' bullpen is not just allowing small deficits to get out of hand, but the team's relievers are allowing inherited runners to score at a staggering rate. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984052&notebook_id=47985002&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Sun, 19 May 2013 13:16:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984052&notebook_id=47985002&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi The Phillies announced Sunday that they will call up right-hander Tyler Cloyd from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start Tuesday against the Marlins. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984052&notebook_id=47984988&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Sun, 19 May 2013 13:16:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984052&notebook_id=47984988&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Ben Revere made his return to the Phillies' lineup Sunday after beginning the previous four games on the bench. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984052&notebook_id=47984960&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Sun, 19 May 2013 13:13:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984052&notebook_id=47984960&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Michael Young has his first baseman's mitt in his locker every time he goes to the ballpark, but until Sunday, it had not served him a purpose this season. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47903388&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Sat, 18 May 2013 16:33:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47903388&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi 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. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47893654&notebook_id=47897100&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Sat, 18 May 2013 14:46:56 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47893654&notebook_id=47897100&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi 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. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47893654&notebook_id=47897098&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Sat, 18 May 2013 14:46:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47893654&notebook_id=47897098&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi 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. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi Sat, 18 May 2013 21:25:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi 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. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi 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. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47819252&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Fri, 17 May 2013 20:02:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47819252&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi 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. Todd Zolecki and Stephen Pianovich