By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies have been here before. In pouncing on the Nats early in their 6-2 win at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night, the Phillies secured their fifth consecutive victory. Less than a month ...
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Phillies Complete Sweep of Brewers With Big 8th
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com MILWAUKEE — The last time the Phillies had a series like this, they had Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels andRoy Oswalt pitching their team to a franchise-record 102-win season. It seems like forever ago. Thanks in part to a ...
Read More »Papelbon Opens Up About Trade Possibility
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com MILWAUKEE — Jonathan Papelbon needed just nine pitches to pick up his third save in three days Wednesday at Miller Park. He is pitching like one of the best closers in baseball, but his efforts have been mostly wasted ...
Read More »Phillies Beat Brew Crew Again Behind Hernandez
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com MILWAUKEE — Can somebody please explain this? The Phillies limped into Milwaukee on Monday as losers of 13 of their previous 16 games, falling into last place in the National League East and careening toward the ...
Read More »Revealing Hamels’ Trade List
Cole Hamels’ is reportedly available to be traded to as many as nine teams, including NL East division rivals Washington and Atlanta, according to a report by FoxSports.com. The Dodgers, Padres, Angels, Cardinals, Yankees, Red Sox and Rangers would also ...
Read More »Brown’s Big Day Helps Offense Steal Win Vs. Brewers
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com MILWAUKEE — Ruben Amaro Jr. said Monday that changes are coming to the Phillies’ offense. A little more than 24 hours later, the Phillies had one of their best offensive performances of the season in a ...
Read More »Bullpen Secures Hamels’ Win This Time, Phils Top Brewers
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com MILWAUKEE — Changes are coming. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. spoke about looming changes to the Phillies’ roster, specifically its offense, before Monday night’s 3-2 victory over the Brewers at Miller Park. He mentioned players ...
Read More »Utley Named All Star for 6th Time
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PITTSBURGH — Chase Utley has never been eager to discuss his talents, accomplishments and accolades. But he tried his best Sunday at PNC Park, where he learned he would be the Phillies’ sole representative at the All-Star Game on ...
Read More »Pirates Finish Sweep of Phillies With Late Rally
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PITTSBURGH — Ryne Sandberg must feel pretty helpless at this point. Is there anything more he can do to help the Phillies? Is there anything anybody can do? “I’m not losing faith in it,” Sandberg said ...
Read More »Phillies Beat Marlins to Halt Losing Streak
By By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com MIAMI — It has been a rough couple of weeks for Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg. It has been rough for everybody, really. But Thursday night, the Phillies enjoyed their postgame meals in something other than ...
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