Gillick, Giles to represent Phillies at Draft
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:50:00 -0400)
The Phillies hope Pat Gillick's Hall of Fame credentials will give them a little luck early in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft. Gillick and Phillies chairman Bill Giles will be the Phils' representatives for the Draft on June 4.

Rollins placed on paternity leave list
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:20:00 -0400)
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has been placed on the paternity leave list after his wife, Johari, gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Camryn Drew Rollins, late on Sunday.

Doc looks to help Phillies even set with Nats
(Tue, 22 May 2012 00:24:00 -0400)
The Phillies finally snapped their five-game losing streak in starts made by Roy Halladay on Thursday. The Nationals hope to start a new skid for the Phils on Tuesday when they send Jordan Zimmermann to the hill opposite Halladay.

Phils unable to back Kendrick, fall to Nats
(Mon, 21 May 2012 23:33:00 -0400)
The Phillies got nothing going early and wasted an incredible opportunity late in a 2-1 loss to the Nationals on Monday night. Kyle Kendrick worked seven quality innings, and the Phils' rally in the ninth fell short.

Cut4: No longer a Werth fan | Phanatic stays fashionable
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:48:14 -0400)


Amaro mum on negotiations with Hamels
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:22:00 -0400)
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said the lines of communication with Cole Hamels' agent, John Boggs, remain open, but offered no new details on contract negations.

Rollins away from team after wife gives birth
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:22:00 -0400)
Jimmy Rollins was not in the lineup Monday after his wife, Johari, gave birth to their first child, a baby girl, late Sunday night. The Phillies' shortstop wasn't available to play in the game.

Amaro: Utley, Howard improving every day
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:22:00 -0400)
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. again offered no timetable on Monday for the return of Chase Utley and Ryan Howard. Amaro said both players are improving each day.

Worley seeking second opinion on elbow
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:22:00 -0400)
Phillies right-hander Vance Worley was in Pensacola, Fla., on Monday to seek a second opinion on his elbow from orthopedist James Andrews, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said.

Phillies Minor League Review: May 13-20
(Mon, 21 May 2012 16:41:00 -0400)
A review of the action from the Phillies' Minor League affiliates for the week of May 13-20.

Phils, Nats set to renew fledgling rivalry
(Sun, 20 May 2012 19:41:00 -0400)
The Phillies have had 225 consecutive regular-season sellouts at Citizens Bank Park, and Monday night's game with the Nationals doesn't figure to be any different. Except for the part about this being the first meeting between the two National League East contenders since left-hander Cole Hamels hit Nats phenom Bryce Harper with a pitch in a nationally-televised game 15 days ago.

Lee's rough start sinks Phillies in rubber game
(Sun, 20 May 2012 18:36:00 -0400)
Cliff Lee uncharacteristically struggled early in Sunday afternoon's rubber game against the Red Sox. Lee, who entered the game 0-1 with a 1.95 ERA, surrendered five runs in the first three innings in a 5-1 loss at Citizens Bank Park.

Amaro defends handling of Howard's injury
(Sun, 20 May 2012 16:35:00 -0400)
Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. held an impromptu news conference during Sunday's game vs. the Red Sox to address Philadelphia Inquirer articles that questioned the team's handling of Ryan Howard's injury treatment.

Worley to work through bone chip in elbow
(Sun, 20 May 2012 03:55:12 -0400)
Phillies right-hander Vance Worley said before Sunday's game against the Red Sox that he should start throwing again in the next few days. He said he also had a bone chip in his elbow that he will have to work through.

Polanco remains out with left ankle sprain
(Sun, 20 May 2012 03:55:00 -0400)
Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco was not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox with a mild sprain in his left ankle. It's the fourth straight game Polanco has not started, though he could pinch-hit.

Phils can't pick up Blanton as win streak ends
(Sat, 19 May 2012 23:50:00 -0400)
Giving up four homers and seven runs overall (six earned) in 4 1/3 innings, Joe Blanton's ERA rose from 2.96 to 3.74 as the Phillies' six-game winning streak was snapped with a 7-5 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park.

Cut4: Fans welcome back Pat the Bat
(Sat, 19 May 2012 20:57:55 -0400)


Burrell emotional as he officially retires a Phillie
(Sat, 19 May 2012 20:42:00 -0400)
Pat Burrell always prided himself on being prepared. He thought he was ready this time, too, all set to take one last curtain call at Citizens Bank Park. Then the Phillies threw him with a changeup.

Rookie Galvis finding his stride at the plate
(Sat, 19 May 2012 03:58:12 -0400)
Over the course of a six-game winning streak, the Phillies' offense has been given a much needed boost by the lower half of the lineup. In particular, rookie second baseman Freddy Galvis has found a good rhythm at the plate.

Blanton hits road block after strong stretch
(Sat, 19 May 2012 03:58:00 -0400)
In 2011, Joe Blanton was the forgotten man. That all appeared to be behind Blanton as the right-hander entered Saturday night's game 3-0 with a 2.10 ERA over his last four starts, but he struggled, allowing seven early runs.

Hamels, Papelbon overpower Red Sox
(Sat, 19 May 2012 00:38:00 -0400)
Fans who bought tickets to the Phillies' three-game series against the Red Sox probably figured at least one of the games would feature Jonathan Papelbon trying to shut the door against his former team. A hit, Bobby Valentine ejection and game-ending strikeout later, Papelbon had closed out Philadelphia's 6-4 win at Citizens Bank Park.

MLBlogs: Insider | Zolecki
(Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:56:59 -0400)