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 ...
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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 ...
Read More »9th-Inning Rally Falls Short, Phillies Fall to Mets
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay, in a Phillies home jersey and jeans, threw a perfect strike to Carlos Ruiz with the ceremonial first pitch Friday at Citizens Bank Park. It looked like the lone highlight of the night for the Phillies ...
Read More »Philles Trade Roberto Hernandez to LA
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies hoped to contend with Roberto Hernandez as their No. 5 starter, but failing that, they hoped to flip him to a contending team for a prospect or two. They believe they accomplished the latter Thursday, when ...
Read More »Howard’s Slam Gives Phillies Sweep of Houston
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard began Thursday night 0-for-3 to the tune of sprinkled boos after each at-bat. By the end of the night, he was pointing to his family during a curtain call. With the Phillies ...
Read More »Offense Backs Buchanan’s Effort, Phils Whip ‘Stros
PHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee’s season ended unceremoniously last Thursday with an elbow injury at Nationals Park. He emptied his locker six days later at Citizens Bank Park. Lee will rejoin the team in about a month, but the Phillies have a ...
Read More »Lee Could Avoid Surgery, But Season’s Over
Report From Philadelphia Phillies PHILADELPHIA — It is not a surprise, but Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee‘s season is finished. Lee’s locker inside the Phillies’ clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park had been completely cleared out before Wednesday’s game against the Astros. He ...
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