By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Jerome Williams didn’t appear to be the prettiest addition, even for a starting rotation starving for help. A 6.04 ERA in 47 2/3 innings prompted Williams’ release from the Astros in June. Two starts, ...
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Revere Contending for NL Batting Crown
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN FRANCISCO — Based on the grimaces on his face, Phillies center fielder Ben Revere is playing with plenty of pain these days. His surgically repaired right ankle is causing him fits. “I’ve been this far,” Revere ...
Read More »Stranded Runners Doom Phillies in Finale Vs. San Fran
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN FRANCISCO — The Phillies chased Tim Lincecum from the mound after just five innings Sunday afternoon at AT&T Park. He allowed seven hits and four walks and hit a batter, throwing 97 pitches in the ...
Read More »Phils Latest Loss Frustrating on Many Levels
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN FRANCISCO — Kyle Kendrick left the field in a Usain Bolt blur Saturday afternoon at AT&T Park. He never broke stride as left the mound and handed the baseball to Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg in ...
Read More »Asche’s Late Heroics lead Phils Past San Fran in 10
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN FRANCISCO — Ryne Sandberg has seen Cody Asche play almost an entire season at third base, but he hopes to see more. More adjustments, more improvements, more reasons to believe he is part of the ...
Read More »Angels Use 6th Inning to Beat Phils … Again
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com ANAHEIM — A.J. Burnett almost sounded tired of himself following another rough start on Friday against the Mets. He said it’s time to move on and get better. “I’m pretty sure they didn’t bring me over here to ...
Read More »Rough 6th Inning Costs Phillies in Loss to Angels
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com ANAHEIM — Jerome Williams missed a call Sunday from the Phillies because he was floating along a lazy river at a water park in Texas. Williams, who was celebrating his son’s birthday, eventually reached Phillies general manager Ruben ...
Read More »Phillies Drop Series Finale to Mets … Without Extras
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Facing a team for the second time is often a challenge for a rookie pitcher. The hitters have a better idea of what to expect and adjust accordingly. On Monday afternoon at Citizens Bank ...
Read More »Howard Hits Another Walk-Off, Phils Beat Mets
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — It seems the Phillies need a little work with their postgame celebrations. Ryan Howard hit a two-out single to right field in the bottom of the ninth inning to score the winning run in a ...
Read More »Phillies Fall in Extras to Mets … Again
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The good feelings flowed early Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. Nearly 40,000 fans came to see Charlie Manuel inducted onto the franchise’s Wall of Fame. Living legends like Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton and ...
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