By Aaron Leibowitz, Phillies.com OAKLAND — Jerome Williams made baseball history on Saturday — albeit in bizarre fashion — as he became the first pitcher ever to earn three wins against the same team in one season as a member of three different ...
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Buchanan Battles, Howard Homers, Phils Still Fal to A’s
By Aaron Leibowitz, Phillies.com OAKLAND — David Buchanan was good, not great, on Friday in the Phillies’ first game at O.co Coliseum since 2008, but a three-run second inning by the hosts was enough to spell defeat against Jon Lester and the A’s. Philadelphia ...
Read More »Phillies’ No. 1 Draft Pick Watson Busted for Drug Abuse
By Aaron Leibowitz, Phillies.com OAKLAND — Right-hander Shane Watson, the Phillies’ first pick of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, has been suspended for 50 games without pay after a second positive test for a drug of abuse. His suspension will ...
Read More »Hextall Addresses Media With Timonen Regarding Defenseman’s Health
Report From Philadelphia Flyers Philadelphia Flyers general manager Ron Hextall, alongside Kimmo Timonen called a press conference late Thursday afternoon to discuss the defenseman’s health and injury update to reporters. “I wish we were here to announce that Kimmo was here to continue ...
Read More »Kendrick Gets Out of the 1st, Then Struggles as Phillies Defeated by Padres Again
Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN DIEGO — This is not the season Kyle Kendrick or the Phillies imagined when Spring Training opened in February. It will be over soon enough. Kendrick struggled with his command in five innings in Thursday’s 7-3 loss to ...
Read More »Sproles Named NFC Offensive Player of the Week
After his dazzling performance in the Eagles’ 30-27 come-from-behind win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night, Eagles running back Darren Sproles was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week. In the victory, Sproles had seven catches for 152 yards (including ...
Read More »Former Flyer GM Holmgren Honored for ‘Outstanding Hockey Service’
Report From NHL Accomplished NHL executive Bill Daly and former player, coach, current Flyers executive Paul Holmgren have been named recipients of the 2014 Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. The award, one of ...
Read More »Hamels Gets Some Offense This Time as Phillies Beat Padres
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN DIEGO — Pat Gillick has been following the Phillies around the country since ownership named him interim president late last month. He has been evaluating the talent on the field and considering the ways to ...
Read More »Union Falls to Seattle in U.S. Open Cup Final
Chester, Pa. – They gave it everything – every ounce of energy and effort.The Philadelphia Union simply came up a little bit short. Despite holding a 1-0 lead at halftime, the Union were unable to hang on. Seattle Sounders FC responded with ...
Read More »Rollins Nominated for Roberto Clemente Award
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN DIEGO — Major League Baseball named Jimmy Rollins the Phillies’ 2014 nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award. The award recognizes the player who best represents the game of baseball through positive contributions on and off the field, ...
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