http://mlb.mlb.com PHI Homepage News Sat, 18 May 2013 07:32:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=phi Sat, 18 May 2013 00:16:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=phi Although the Phillies took Game 1 of the series, stopping the streaking Reds a second straight time remains difficult. Philadelphia will try to do so Saturday as Kyle Kendrick faces Bronson Arroyo. Jeremy Warnemuende http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi Sat, 18 May 2013 00:02:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_cinmlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi The Phillies blew a one-run lead against the Reds in the eighth inning Friday but bounced back in the bottom of the frame to scratch across two runs and retake the lead for good in a 5-3 victory. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47819252&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Fri, 17 May 2013 20:02:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47819252&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Phillies setup man Mike Adams has a "very mild" back strain and is day to day, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Friday. Adams, who received an MRI exam Friday, said his back still hurt on his right side whenever he twisted. Todd Zolecki and Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47819250&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Fri, 17 May 2013 20:02:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47819250&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi The Phillies recalled 27-year-old righty B.J. Rosenberg from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Left-hander Raul Valdes was sent down to make room on the Major League roster. Todd Zolecki and Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47816958&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Fri, 17 May 2013 19:35:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47816958&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. can afford to be relatively patient for a few more months, but he has expressed concerns about an offense that has had trouble getting on base, hitting for power and scoring runs. Todd Zolecki and Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47816954&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Fri, 17 May 2013 19:35:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47816318&notebook_id=47816954&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi The Indians were in town for only two days, but John Mayberry Jr. most likely wished they stayed longer. Mayberry started both games against Cleveland, went 5-for-8, drove in three runs, scored three times and raised his batting average 35 points. Todd Zolecki and Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47796318&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Fri, 17 May 2013 14:11:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47796318&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Perhaps the most infamous trade in Phillies history occurred on Jan. 27, 1982. Dallas Green had just stepped down as Phils manager and taken over as general manager of the Cubs. In one of his first major moves, he traded second baseman Ivan DeJesus to the Phillies for incumbent shortstop Larry Bowa. The other guy in the trade was a little-known Triple-A infielder in the Phillies' organization named Ryne Sandberg. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47714934&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Thu, 16 May 2013 15:01:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47714934&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Jimmy Rollins and the Phillies understand the reality that the players will need to right the ship, or else these next few months could be fans' final look at the core of talent that won five consecutive National League East division titles, two NL pennants and one World Series from 2007-11. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47711070&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Thu, 16 May 2013 17:59:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47711070&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Roy Halladay had successful shoulder surgery Wednesday, according to a statement released by the Phillies on Thursday afternoon. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47707990&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Thu, 16 May 2013 11:18:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47707990&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi The inaugural Phillies Charities' Phantastic Auction ended Wednesday night and raised $129,165.95 for charity. Adam Berry http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47667112&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Wed, 15 May 2013 22:26:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47667112&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Jennifer Utley, wife of Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, remembers how the couple's annual Utley All-Star Animals Casino Night had its beginning. Jed Weisberger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_clemlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi Wed, 15 May 2013 18:08:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_clemlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi The Phillies allowed three home runs to the Indians, and Cole Hamels picked up his sixth loss of the season as Philadelphia split the two-game series with Cleveland on Wednesday with a 10-4 loss. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47605384&notebook_id=47605390&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47605384&notebook_id=47605390&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Justin De Fratus, who was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley over the weekend, has helped the Phillies bullpen get out of two tough spots during the team's current three-game winning streak. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47605384&notebook_id=47605388&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47605384&notebook_id=47605388&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Five days since his last appearance out of the bullpen, right-hander Mike Adams said Wednesday he is still dealing with back issues. Stephen Pianovich http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47600572&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Wed, 15 May 2013 13:25:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47600572&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi The Phillies have agreed to a Minor League contract with pitcher Carlos Zambrano. The burly right-hander posted a 7-10 record and 4.49 ERA in 35 games (20 starts) with the Marlins last season. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516566&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Tue, 14 May 2013 18:25:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516566&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi The Phillies drafted Michael Bourn in the fourth round of the 2003 First-Year Player Draft, and the club inquired about signing him this offseason, but Bourn signed with the Indians for $48 million over four years. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516562&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Tue, 14 May 2013 18:25:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516562&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Chase Utley has been a bright spot for the Phillies offensively, but he did not start Tuesday against the Indians at Citizens Bank Park. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516560&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Tue, 14 May 2013 18:25:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516560&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Setup man Mike Adams said Tuesday his back is still grabbing him, as it did on Sunday in Arizona when he could not pitch because of back spasms. He was examined Monday, and he said "everything looks fine." Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516558&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Tue, 14 May 2013 18:25:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47516456&notebook_id=47516558&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi The Phillies confirmed they have signed Julsan Kamara, a 17-year-old outfielder from Germany, to a Minor League contract. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_clemlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi Tue, 14 May 2013 23:55:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_clemlb_phimlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=phi Kevin Frandsen and Domonic Brown both went deep, and Jonathan Pettibone gave up four hits and two runs in 6 2/3 frames in a 6-2 win over the Indians on Tuesday. John Mayberry Jr. went 3-for-4 with three RBIs. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47407732&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Mon, 13 May 2013 14:24:08 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47407732&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Are the Phillies going to bolster the rotation while Roy Halladay is out? Are their current pitchers frustrated by lack of run support? Beat reporter Todd Zolecki answers these and more in the Inbox. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47332576&notebook_id=47383190&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Sun, 12 May 2013 22:04:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47332576&notebook_id=47383190&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Ben Revere and Jimmy Rollins both swung the signature pink bats used throughout Major League Baseball on Sunday in honor of their mothers and breast cancer victims everywhere. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_phimlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=phi Sun, 12 May 2013 21:34:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_phimlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=phi The Phillies' bats awoke late against the D-backs, erasing a two-run deficit in the ninth to deliver a 4-2 win in the 10th. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47332576&notebook_id=47334810&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Sun, 12 May 2013 16:49:57 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47332576&notebook_id=47334810&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi With runners on base against Ryan Howard, D-backs manager Kirk Gibson has shifted his infield around to the right side, but with no one on, Gibson has placed his second baseman in short right field. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47332576&notebook_id=47332790&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Sun, 12 May 2013 15:15:26 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47332576&notebook_id=47332790&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi After a tough 29-pitch, five-out save on Saturday night, Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon said his availability Sunday for the finale of the four-game series was "a game-time decision." Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_11_phimlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=phi Sun, 12 May 2013 01:17:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_11_phimlb_arimlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=phi Cliff Lee was masterful, holding Arizona scoreless on six hits and pitching out of a bases-loaded jam in the seventh to help the Phillies snap a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory at Arizona. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130511&content_id=47267332&notebook_id=47267442&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi Sat, 11 May 2013 20:46:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130511&content_id=47267332&notebook_id=47267442&vkey=notebook_phi&c_id=phi In a swap of right-handers, Tyler Cloyd was sent back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and replaced by Justin De Fratus, who will work out of the bullpen Saturday in the third meeting of the four-game series Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130510&content_id=47158212&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Fri, 10 May 2013 20:42:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130510&content_id=47158212&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi After sitting with his thoughts for a couple days after finding out he'd need to undergo surgery on his right shoulder, Roy Halladay felt he needed to send a direct message to those he felt had been somewhat ignored. Tyler Emerick http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130509&content_id=47071624&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130509&content_id=47071624&vkey=news_phi&c_id=phi Sunday is Mother's Day, but the Phillies will be spending it finishing up a four-game series against Arizona at Chase Field. But the Phillies annually honor a player's mother, so last Sunday in the series finale against the Marlins at Citizens Bank Park, they honored Chase Utley's mother, Terrell, who was in attendance. Todd Zolecki