Rollins becomes father; replacement homers
(Wed, 23 May 2012 00:25:00 -0400)
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins has been placed on the paternity leave list after his wife, Johari, gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Camryn Drew Rollins, late on Sunday.

Halladay bested by Nats for first time in decade
(Tue, 22 May 2012 23:55:00 -0400)
Roy Halladay lost to the Nationals on Tuesday for the first time since 2002, when they were with the Expos. He allowed five runs in six innings of a 5-2 loss.

Halladay speaks to Phils' struggles after loss
(Tue, 22 May 2012 23:30:00 -0400)
Roy Halladay strives to eliminate every variable around him and concentrate simply on trying to make the best pitch he can, one pitch at a time.

Ruiz thrown out after dispute at home plate
(Tue, 22 May 2012 22:58:00 -0400)
Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz was ejected in the top of the third inning Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.

Hamels tries to get Phils on track vs. Harper, Nats
(Tue, 22 May 2012 22:57:00 -0400)
The Phillies' Cole Hamels faces the Nationals on Wednesday for the first time since he was suspended for intentionally hitting Bryce Harper. Washington won the first two games of the series.

Specialist confirms Worley has bone chip
(Tue, 22 May 2012 19:21:05 -0400)
Phillies right-hander Vance Worley rejoined the team Tuesday after visiting orthopedist James Andrews on Monday in Florida.

Diekman makes tweak, finds quick success
(Tue, 22 May 2012 19:21:00 -0400)
Jake Diekman didn't need to watch the tape to know what he was doing wrong in Thursday's outing against the Cubs.

Phils cover basics, more at Baseball 101 Clinic
(Tue, 22 May 2012 18:50:00 -0400)
More than 140 local women got an inside look at their favorite ballclub in an all-day event Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.

Gillick, Giles to represent Phillies at Draft
(Tue, 22 May 2012 12:50:00 -0400)
The Phillies hope Pat Gillick's Hall of Fame credentials will give them a little luck early in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft. Gillick and Phillies chairman Bill Giles will be the Phils' representatives for the Draft on June 4.

Phils unable to back Kendrick, fall to Nats
(Mon, 21 May 2012 23:33:00 -0400)
The Phillies got nothing going early and wasted an incredible opportunity late in a 2-1 loss to the Nationals on Monday night. Kyle Kendrick worked seven quality innings, and the Phils' rally in the ninth fell short.

Cut4: No longer a Werth fan | Phanatic stays fashionable
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:48:14 -0400)


Amaro mum on negotiations with Hamels
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:22:00 -0400)
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said the lines of communication with Cole Hamels' agent, John Boggs, remain open, but offered no new details on contract negations.

Rollins away from team after wife gives birth
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:22:00 -0400)
Jimmy Rollins was not in the lineup Monday after his wife, Johari, gave birth to their first child, a baby girl, late Sunday night. The Phillies' shortstop wasn't available to play in the game.

Amaro: Utley, Howard improving every day
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:22:00 -0400)
Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. again offered no timetable on Monday for the return of Chase Utley and Ryan Howard. Amaro said both players are improving each day.

Worley seeking second opinion on elbow
(Mon, 21 May 2012 20:22:00 -0400)
Phillies right-hander Vance Worley was in Pensacola, Fla., on Monday to seek a second opinion on his elbow from orthopedist James Andrews, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said.

Phillies Minor League Review: May 13-20
(Mon, 21 May 2012 16:41:00 -0400)
A review of the action from the Phillies' Minor League affiliates for the week of May 13-20.

Phils, Nats set to renew fledgling rivalry
(Sun, 20 May 2012 19:41:00 -0400)
The Phillies have had 225 consecutive regular-season sellouts at Citizens Bank Park, and Monday night's game with the Nationals doesn't figure to be any different. Except for the part about this being the first meeting between the two National League East contenders since left-hander Cole Hamels hit Nats phenom Bryce Harper with a pitch in a nationally-televised game 15 days ago.

Lee's rough start sinks Phillies in rubber game
(Sun, 20 May 2012 18:36:00 -0400)
Cliff Lee uncharacteristically struggled early in Sunday afternoon's rubber game against the Red Sox. Lee, who entered the game 0-1 with a 1.95 ERA, surrendered five runs in the first three innings in a 5-1 loss at Citizens Bank Park.

Polanco remains out with left ankle sprain
(Sun, 20 May 2012 03:55:00 -0400)
Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco was not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox with a mild sprain in his left ankle. It's the fourth straight game Polanco has not started, though he could pinch-hit.

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