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 ...
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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, ...
Read More »Burnett at Another Loss as Padres Again Beat Phillies
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN DIEGO — A.J. Burnett has something on his mind, but he instead spoke cryptically Tuesday night at Petco Park. He allowed five runs in 5 2/3 innings on his way to his 17th loss of the season in ...
Read More »Papelbon Suspended 7 Games by MLB
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 ...
Read More »Offense Disappears in Phils 1-0 Loss in San Diego
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN DIEGO — Petco Park lived up to its reputation as a pitcher’s park Monday night. Or were the Phillies living up to their reputation in a 1-0 loss to the Padres? Or maybe was it ...
Read More »Papelbon Struggles as Buchanan’s Bid for Win Falls Short
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. ...
Read More »Asche’s Walk-Off Lifts Phils Over Marlins
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Cody Asche began the season as the Phillies’ everyday third baseman, but with the emergence of a fresh newcomer jutting into his playing time, every opportunity has become a precious one. Friday night’s opportunity was as ...
Read More »Phillies Strand 20 Runners During 4-1 Loss to Pirates
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Jimmy Rollins is nursing a strained left hamstring and Chase Utley needed a break, so Freddy Galvis and Cesar Hernandez started at shortstop and second base Thursday night at Citizens Bank Park. “A little youth movement in the middle tonight,” Phillies manager ...
Read More »Worley Earns Win in Return to Philly
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies traded Vance Worley in December 2012, but he never left Philadelphia. Worley still lives in the city, but Wednesday was his first opportunity to pitch against his former team. The right-hander would have preferred ...
Read More »Ashburn Nominated for HOF Frick Award
Former Phillies outfielder and late broadcaster Richie Ashburn is among 42 candidates who are eligible to receive the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Beginning this week through Sept. 30, Philly fans ...
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