By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com MIAMI — A.J. Burnett joined the Phillies in February in part because he said he believed they had a chance to win a World Series. But following Tuesday’s 5-4 loss to the Marlins in 11 innings at Marlins ...
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Utley Collects Hit No. 1,500
By Michael Radano , Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — With one out and one on in the seventh inning of a one-run game on Sunday,Chase Utley came through with a big single — his 1,500th career hit — as the Phillies tried to salvage ...
Read More »Phils Swept by Braves to Complete Frustrating Homestand
By Michael Radano, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies returned to Citizens Bank a week ago on the heels of a successful road trip in which they won five of seven games, including a three-game sweep of Atlanta. Any momentum from ...
Read More »Phillies Drop Both Games to Braves in Home Double Dip
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The All-Star break is the unofficial midway point of the 2014 season, but the Phillies officially reached that mark Saturday in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Braves at Citizens Bank Park. It ...
Read More »Concussion Sends Chooch to DL
Report From Philadelphia Phillies PHILADELPHIA — Phillies catcherCarlos Ruiz got hit in the head with a pitch during an at-bat in the 11th inning Thursday, but finished the 14-inning victory over the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park. But then the Phillies ...
Read More »Braves Carry Early Lead to Series-Opening Win
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Friday represented much of the same for the Phillies. Kyle Kendrick’s first-inning problems returned as the team’s home-field struggles continued in a 4-2 loss to the Braves at Citizens Bank Park. The defeat dropped ...
Read More »With Utley’s Walk-Off, Phils Win Another Marathon
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Finally. Following seven solid innings from Cole Hamels, seven scoreless innings from the Phillies’ bullpen, two spectacular defensive plays from Cody Asche, one 14th-inning stretch and one two-run, walk-off home run fromChase Utley in Thursday night’s 5-3 ...
Read More »Marlins Make Most of Miscues in Win Over Phillies
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Domonic Brown quickly found A.J. Burnett in the Phillies’ dugout following the top of the fourth inning on Wednesday night at Citizens Bank Park. He had to apologize. “It’s a play I’ve got to make for my team,” ...
Read More »Phillies Sign OF Sizemore to Minor League Deal
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies need some serious help in the outfield. It is exactly why they signed Grady Sizemore to a Minor League contract on Tuesday after the Red Sox released him last Wednesday. Sizemore will report to Triple-A ...
Read More »Phillies Reboud With Win Over Miami
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Nobody knows what the immediate future holds for the Phillies, but they saw some of their long-term future perform splendidly Tuesday night. Phillies third baseman Cody Asche doubled to right field in the sixth inning to ...
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