Philly Sports Jabronis

Report From Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies might have the third-highest payroll in baseball, but they are going to miss the postseason for the third consecutive year. But Phillies president David Montgomery’s support for general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Ryne Sandberg beamed in February, when the Phillies announced they had signed A.J. Burnett. He pictured big things from his rotation. “He’s the belated Christmas present and Valentine’s Day present that I’ve been waiting ...

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Jerome Williams didn’t appear to be the prettiest addition, even for a starting rotation starving for help. A 6.04 ERA in 47 2/3 innings prompted Williams’ release from the Astros in June. Two starts, ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN FRANCISCO — Based on the grimaces on his face, Phillies center fielder Ben Revere is playing with plenty of pain these days. His surgically repaired right ankle is causing him fits. “I’ve been this far,” Revere ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN FRANCISCO — The Phillies chased Tim Lincecum from the mound after just five innings Sunday afternoon at AT&T Park. He allowed seven hits and four walks and hit a batter, throwing 97 pitches in the ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN FRANCISCO — Ryne Sandberg has seen Cody Asche play almost an entire season at third base, but he hopes to see more. More adjustments, more improvements, more reasons to believe he is part of the ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com  ANAHEIM — A.J. Burnett almost sounded tired of himself following another rough start on Friday against the Mets. He said it’s time to move on and get better. “I’m pretty sure they didn’t bring me over here to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...