Phils hope Pence perks up, and they follow
(Thu, 24 May 2012 00:23:00 -0400)
If baseball lore has it that a slumping hitter can break out of his doldrums with one hit, doesn't it stand to reason that the same holds true for a fielder? The Phillies hope that's the case with Hunter Pence.

Blanton gets call in series opener in St. Louis
(Thu, 24 May 2012 00:19:00 -0400)
The Phillies' 2011 playoff run ended quickly last October with an National League Division Series loss to the eventual World Series champion Cardinals. For the first time this season, those two clubs will face off when a four-game series at Busch Stadium commences on Thursday.

Hamels hangs zeros on Nats in finale
(Wed, 23 May 2012 23:46:00 -0400)
The meeting between Cole Hamels and Bryce Harper had been hyped, much like this week's series between the Phillies and Nationals had been hyped.

Ruiz OK after getting dinged by foul ball
(Wed, 23 May 2012 23:31:00 -0400)
Catcher Carlos Ruiz suffered a right wrist contusion in Wednesday's 4-1 win against the Nationals, but X-rays taken afterward were negative. Ruiz, who played well batting in the cleanup spot for the first time in his career on Wednesday, is listed as day to day.

Rollins due back Thursday after missing finale
(Wed, 23 May 2012 23:25:00 -0400)
Jimmy Rollins will rejoin the Phillies Thursday in St. Louis after missing the last three games following the birth of his first child.

Castrovince: Harper, Hamels move forward
(Wed, 23 May 2012 23:01:00 -0400)
Long story short: If you're looking for a soap opera, nothing to see here. No brushbacks thrown, no benches cleared. Just Cole Hamels' flirtation with a no-hitter in an outstanding outing, Bryce Harper's continually jaw-dropping speed and hustle and a 4-1 win for the Phillies to avoid a three-game sweep.

Ruiz not sure what caused quick ejection
(Wed, 23 May 2012 18:54:00 -0400)
So what exactly earned Carlos Ruiz an ejection Tuesday? Persistence, maybe.

Phillies launch Helping Hands glove program
(Wed, 23 May 2012 17:50:00 -0400)
The Phillies, with the help of veteran outfielder Juan Pierre and Citizens Bank, launched the Helping Hands Glove Donation Program at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday.

Prospect Biddle, Phils go way back
(Wed, 23 May 2012 16:35:37 -0400)


Rollins becomes father; replacement homers
(Wed, 23 May 2012 00:25:00 -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.

Halladay bested by Nats for first time in decade
(Tue, 22 May 2012 23:55:00 -0400)
Roy Halladay lost to the Nationals on Tuesday for the first time since 2002, when they were with the Expos. He allowed five runs in six innings of a 5-2 loss.

Halladay speaks to Phils' struggles after loss
(Tue, 22 May 2012 23:30:00 -0400)
Roy Halladay strives to eliminate every variable around him and concentrate simply on trying to make the best pitch he can, one pitch at a time.

Ruiz thrown out after dispute at home plate
(Tue, 22 May 2012 22:58:00 -0400)
Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz was ejected in the top of the third inning Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.

Specialist confirms Worley has bone chip
(Tue, 22 May 2012 19:21:05 -0400)
Phillies right-hander Vance Worley rejoined the team Tuesday after visiting orthopedist James Andrews on Monday in Florida.

Diekman makes tweak, finds quick success
(Tue, 22 May 2012 19:21:00 -0400)
Jake Diekman didn't need to watch the tape to know what he was doing wrong in Thursday's outing against the Cubs.

Phils cover basics, more at Baseball 101 Clinic
(Tue, 22 May 2012 18:50:00 -0400)
More than 140 local women got an inside look at their favorite ballclub in an all-day event Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.

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.

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.

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.

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