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The Philadelphia Phillies used an eight-run ninth inning to claim a 12-5 win (and two wins in three games) in Washington, DC, on Sunday. The late-inning rally, the majority of which came against former Phils’ closer Jonathan Papelbon, led to ...

The Philadelphia Phillies almost fulfilled their role of spoiler Monday night against the visiting Washington Nationals. Almost. Afrer clawing back from deficits of 1-0, 2-1 and 6-2 and trailing 7-6 in the 1oth inning, the Phillies got a leadoff home ...

Jonathan Papelbon’s tumultuous Philadelphia Phillies career came to end Tuesday evening when he was traded to the inter-divisional rival Washington Nationals three days prior to the trade deadline. In return, the Phils received right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta, who’s currently in AA ...

Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon will be the team’s lone representative at this year’s All Star Game in Cincinnati. For more on this story, click here.

Jonathan Papelbon’s arm nearly cost he and the Phillies an historic moment Wednesday night at Citizen’s Bank Park. Jeff Francoeur’s arm more than made up for things. Papelbon earned save No. 7 on the season and No. 113 as a ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com  PHILADELPHIA — Phillies fans loudly booed Jonathan Papelbon the last time he pitched at Citizens Bank Park. Papelbon responded by grabbing his crotch as he left the field following a blown save on Sept. 24 against the Marlins. ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN DIEGO — Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon was suspended for seven games and fined an undisclosed amount for his actions in the top of the ninth inning Sunday at Citizens Bank Park. Umpire Joe West ejected Papelbon after he ...

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — David Buchanan continues to make his bid for a spot in the 2015 rotation, but on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, the promising rookie’s sparkling performance was overshadowed by a disappointing outing from a veteran. ...

ATLANTA — Cole Hamels had grandiose plans when he joined the big leagues in 2006. Cy Young Awards. No-hitters. World Series championships. Hamels often spoke about these things as a young pitcher. He got his ring in 2008, but he ...

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — A.J. Burnett signed with the Phillies with expectations of playing for a contender. But even with the ink still wet on his one year, $16 million contract, he began fielding questions about trade rumors with the Phillies ...