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Kendrick to face Cincinnati's Arroyo in bid to build momentum Saturday, 18 May 2013, 4:16 am
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.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Jeremy Warnemuende
Needing win, Phillies break tie late to top Reds Saturday, 18 May 2013, 4:02 am
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.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki
Adams battling back strain, hopes to avoid DL Saturday, 18 May 2013, 12:02 am
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.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki and Stephen Pianovich
Looking for bullpen answer, Phils call up Rosenberg Saturday, 18 May 2013, 12:02 am
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.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki and Stephen Pianovich
For now, Phillies take wait-and-see approach Friday, 17 May 2013, 11:35 pm
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.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki and Stephen Pianovich
Mayberry might be turning corner on offense Friday, 17 May 2013, 11:35 pm
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.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki and Stephen Pianovich
Talking past, present and future with Sandberg Friday, 17 May 2013, 6:11 pm
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.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Barry M. Bloom
Halladay undergoes successful shoulder surgery Thursday, 16 May 2013, 9:59 pm
Roy Halladay had successful shoulder surgery Wednesday, according to a statement released by the Phillies on Thursday afternoon.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki
Rollins aware this could be last ride for Phillies Thursday, 16 May 2013, 7:01 pm
Jimmy Rollins and the Phillies understand the reality that the players will need to right the ship, or else these next few months could be fans' final look at the core of talent that won five consecutive National League East division titles, two NL pennants and one World Series from 2007-11.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki
Phantastic Auction raises nearly $130,000 for charities Thursday, 16 May 2013, 3:18 pm
The inaugural Phillies Charities' Phantastic Auction ended Wednesday night and raised $129,165.95 for charity.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Adam Berry
Utleys hold sixth All-Star Animals Casino Night Thursday, 16 May 2013, 2:26 am
Jennifer Utley, wife of Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, remembers how the couple's annual Utley All-Star Animals Casino Night had its beginning.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Jed Weisberger
Hamels unable to find form vs. Tribe in sixth loss Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 10:08 pm
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.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki
Phillies ink Zambrano to Minor League deal Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 5:25 pm
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.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki
De Fratus emerges as clutch late-game reliever Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 5:00 pm
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.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Stephen Pianovich
Adams still hampered with back issues Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 5:00 pm
Five days since his last appearance out of the bullpen, right-hander Mike Adams said Wednesday he is still dealing with back issues.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Stephen Pianovich
Pettibone cruises in strong start; homers pace Phils Wednesday, 15 May 2013, 3:55 am
Kevin Frandsen and Domonic Brown both went deep, and Jonathan Pettibone gave up four hits and two runs in 6 2/3 frames in a 6-2 win over the Indians on Tuesday. John Mayberry Jr. went 3-for-4 with three RBIs.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki
Bourn returns to Philly, wonders what might have been Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 10:25 pm
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.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki
Utley kept out of starting lineup Tuesday vs. Tribe Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 10:25 pm
Chase Utley has been a bright spot for the Phillies offensively, but he did not start Tuesday against the Indians at Citizens Bank Park.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki
Reliable reliever Adams dealing with back injury Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 10:25 pm
Setup man Mike Adams said Tuesday his back is still grabbing him, as it did on Sunday in Arizona when he could not pitch because of back spasms. He was examined Monday, and he said "everything looks fine."
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki
Phillies sign top German prospect to Minor League deal Tuesday, 14 May 2013, 10:25 pm
The Phillies confirmed they have signed Julsan Kamara, a 17-year-old outfielder from Germany, to a Minor League contract.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki
Inbox: Will Phillies pick up another pitcher? Monday, 13 May 2013, 6:24 pm
Are the Phillies going to bolster the rotation while Roy Halladay is out? Are their current pitchers frustrated by lack of run support? Beat reporter Todd Zolecki answers these and more in the Inbox.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki
Rollins honored to use pink bat on Mother's Day Monday, 13 May 2013, 2:04 am
Ben Revere and Jimmy Rollins both swung the signature pink bats used throughout Major League Baseball on Sunday in honor of their mothers and breast cancer victims everywhere.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Barry M. Bloom
Offense erupts late to send Phillies home happy Monday, 13 May 2013, 1:34 am
The Phillies' bats awoke late against the D-backs, erasing a two-run deficit in the ninth to deliver a 4-2 win in the 10th.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Barry M. Bloom
D-backs' extreme shift frustrating for Howard Sunday, 12 May 2013, 8:49 pm
With runners on base against Ryan Howard, D-backs manager Kirk Gibson has shifted his infield around to the right side, but with no one on, Gibson has placed his second baseman in short right field.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Barry M. Bloom
Papelbon's availability up in the air after five-out save Sunday, 12 May 2013, 7:15 pm
After a tough 29-pitch, five-out save on Saturday night, Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon said his availability Sunday for the finale of the four-game series was "a game-time decision."
Source: PHI Homepage News | Barry M. Bloom
Lee deals seven shutout innings for fourth win Sunday, 12 May 2013, 5:17 am
Cliff Lee was masterful, holding Arizona scoreless on six hits and pitching out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh to help the Phillies snap a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory at Arizona.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Barry M. Bloom
Phillies option Cloyd, call up De Fratus for bullpen Sunday, 12 May 2013, 12:46 am
In a swap of right-handers, Tyler Cloyd was sent back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and replaced by Justin De Fratus, who will work out of the bullpen Saturday in the third meeting of the four-game series
Source: PHI Homepage News | Barry M. Bloom
Halladay apologetic to fans following shoulder injury Saturday, 11 May 2013, 12:42 am
After sitting with his thoughts for a couple days after finding out he'd need to undergo surgery on his right shoulder, Roy Halladay felt he needed to send a direct message to those he felt had been somewhat ignored.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Tyler Emerick
Utley reflects on his mother's positive influences Friday, 10 May 2013, 2:00 pm
Sunday is Mother's Day, but the Phillies will be spending it finishing up a four-game series against Arizona at Chase Field. But the Phillies annually honor a player's mother, so last Sunday in the series finale against the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park, they honored Chase Utley's mother, Terrell, who was in attendance.
Source: PHI Homepage News | Todd Zolecki
