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 ...
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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 »Union Beats Visiting Montreal, 2-1
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – The Philadelphia Union surged back into the playoff picture. Sebastien Le Toux scored two goals, his team-best ninth and 10th of the season, leading the Union to a 2-1 victory over the Montreal Impact before an ...
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 »Eagles Drop Preseason Opener to Bears
By Chris McPherson, Eagles.com As innovative as head coach Chip Kelly’s supporters claim he is, there are fundamental elements of the game that always ring true. Friday night’s 34-28 loss to the Chicago Bears showcased once again the importance of protecting ...
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 »Valdes Returns to Union
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – Philadelphia Union today announced that central defender Carlos Valdes has returned to the club after nearly a 19 month absence which included loan spells at Independiente Santa Fe in Colombia and San Lorenzo ...
Read More »Sixers to Send Thad to T-Wolves?
The Sixers will reportedly participate in a three-way trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavs in a few weeks. According to a report by the Associated Press, Thad Young will be dealth to Cleveland in exchange for former ...
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 ...
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