ATLANTA — What is the definition of a quality start? That depends on who you ask. For Cliff Lee, it’s a start wearing a Phillies uniform. That means Monday night, when the Phils host the Giants at Citizens Bank Park in ...
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Burnett, Phillies, Fall to 1st Place Braves in Return From Break
By Jon Cooper, Phillies.com ATLANTA — When the Braves leave Turner Field, you can put A.J. Burnett at the head of the line of volunteers to swing the wrecking ball. The ballpark continues to be a house of horrors for Burnett (6-9), ...
Read More »Utley Makes the Most of All Star Appearance, On and Off the Field
By Mark Bowman, Phillies.com MINNEAPOLIS — As Chase Utley progressed through the early years of his career, he had the pleasure of being an All-Star and postseason participant on an annual basis. Knee ailments and the inconsistency the Phillies have recently experienced have ...
Read More »Former Eagle Douglas Issues Public Comments Regarding Last Year’s Firing From ESPN
It took some time, but Hugh Douglas has given his side of the story related to his firing from ESPN last summer, which reportedly was due to some racially charged comments in an unrelated incident that occurred near the same ...
Read More »Phils Head to All Star Break on Down Note After Nats Drubbing
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies were on the verge of getting back in the conversation, a turnaround of unlikely proportions. At least that was the feeling that saturated the clubhouse following Friday night’s victory. Winning streaks tend ...
Read More »Shady Hosts Charity B-Ball Game in Philly
Philadelphia Eagles running back LeSean McCoy hosted a charity basketball game Saturday after noon at Neumann University. The event was part of McCoy’s Shades of Greatness charity, which raises money to help fight helps fight amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a disease that took ...
Read More »Union Plays to Another Draw, Ties Colorado at 3
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – The Philadelphia Union were this close to a victory over a strong Colorado Rapids side. But the Union couldn’t hold a 3-1 lead after 75 minutes and wound up with a 3-3 draw against the Rapids before ...
Read More »Union Signs Jamaican F Brian Brown
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – Philadelphia Union today announced that the club has acquired Jamaican international Brian Brown on loan from Harbour View FC for the remainder of the Major League Soccer season. The 2013-14 National Premier League ...
Read More »Nats Beat Phillies in Extras to End Win Streak
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — During their past five games prior to Saturday night, the Phillies made a habit of hitting in the clutch. Their .361 (13-for-36) production with runners in scoring position paved the way to a win ...
Read More »Sizemore Makes Philadelphia Debut
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Considering all that he has endured, Grady Sizemore might be the oldest 31-year-old in baseball. But on Friday night, Sizemore was given his first chance to show the Phillies that he was still capable of ...
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