Philly Sports Jabronis

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels on Thursday afternoon proved why he’s one player on the Phillies’ roster that may not be expendable. With the non-waiver Trade Deadline just a week away, Hamels outdueled Tim Hudson with 10 strikeouts in eight strong ...

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 ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies signed Ryan Howard to a five-year, $125 million contract extension in April 2010 partly because they believed making a deal more than a year before he hit free agency would become a bargain with fellow ...

Report From Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley was selected as the Phillies’ winner of the Heart and Hustle Award, the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association announced Tuesday. The award, which “honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game of ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Scouts filled more than a dozen seats Monday to watch Cliff Lee’s return to the Phillies rotation. But just because Lee’s next start is Saturday, it does not mean the scouts have scattered. They remain ...

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com Monday night didn’t include the showcase performance the Phillies were hoping they would get from Cliff Lee. It didn’t include the home victory the Phillies have been starving for. In fact, all Monday night included was a ...

By Jon Cooper, Phillies.com ATLANTA — Games like Sunday afternoon’s are the kind that keep antacid makers in business and baseball managers as their primary customers. Heading into the game, Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick’s biggest concern was likely getting out of ...

By Jon Cooper, Phillies.com ATLANTA — Some nights just have a magical feel to them. Saturday night at Turner Field was that kind of night forCole Hamels. He knew it from the time he left the bullpen. “Definitely, mentally I ...

ATLANTA — What is the definition of a quality start? That depends on who you ask. For Cliff Lee, it’s a start wearing a Phillies uniform. That means Monday night, when the Phils host the Giants at Citizens Bank Park in ...

By Jon Cooper, Phillies.com ATLANTA — When the Braves leave Turner Field, you can put A.J. Burnett at the head of the line of volunteers to swing the wrecking ball. The ballpark continues to be a house of horrors for Burnett (6-9), ...