http://mlb.mlb.com PHI Homepage News Mon, 20 May 2013 04:32:29 EDT 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=47990342&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Sun, 19 May 2013 14:38:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47984052&notebook_id=47990342&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Carlos Ruiz did not travel with the Phillies to Miami on Sunday evening and will get an MRI on his strained right hamstring. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=phi Sun, 19 May 2013 18:20:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_phimlb_miamlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=phi Alex Sanabia (2-6, 5.00) starts as the Marlins play host to Cole Hamels (1-6, 4.61) and the Phillies in the first of a three-game set on Monday at Marlins Park. Zack Meisel 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 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47819250&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Fri, 17 May 2013 20:02:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47819250&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi 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. Todd Zolecki and Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47816958&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Fri, 17 May 2013 19:35:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47816958&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi 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. Todd Zolecki and Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47816954&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Fri, 17 May 2013 19:35:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47816954&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi 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. Todd Zolecki and Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47796318&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Fri, 17 May 2013 14:11:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47796318&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi 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. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47714934&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Thu, 16 May 2013 15:01:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47714934&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi 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. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47711070&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Thu, 16 May 2013 17:59:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47711070&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Roy Halladay had successful shoulder surgery Wednesday, according to a statement released by the Phillies on Thursday afternoon. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47707990&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Thu, 16 May 2013 11:18:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47707990&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi The inaugural Phillies Charities' Phantastic Auction ended Wednesday night and raised $129,165.95 for charity. Adam Berry http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47667112&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Wed, 15 May 2013 22:26:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47667112&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Jennifer Utley, wife of Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, remembers how the couple's annual Utley All-Star Animals Casino Night had its beginning. Jed Weisberger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_clemlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi Wed, 15 May 2013 18:08:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_clemlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi 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. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47605384&notebook_id=47605390&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47605384&notebook_id=47605390&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi 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. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47605384&notebook_id=47605388&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47605384&notebook_id=47605388&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Five days since his last appearance out of the bullpen, right-hander Mike Adams said Wednesday he is still dealing with back issues. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47600572&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Wed, 15 May 2013 13:25:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47600572&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi 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. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516566&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Tue, 14 May 2013 18:25:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516566&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi 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. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516562&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Tue, 14 May 2013 18:25:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516562&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Chase Utley has been a bright spot for the Phillies offensively, but he did not start Tuesday against the Indians at Citizens Bank Park. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516560&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Tue, 14 May 2013 18:25:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516560&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi 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." Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_clemlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi Tue, 14 May 2013 23:55:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_clemlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi 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. Todd Zolecki