Breaking News: Jenkins To DL With Hip Strain

The Phillies are just like Costco, dealing ass kicking by the bulk. 8 runs Friday, 9 runs Saturday. Do I dare suggest they go double digits tonight? For article include an update on Geoff Jenkins injury, callup Andy Tracy, a look at how well the pitching staff has been, Pat Burrell's fine game, and a look at tonight's prime time game on ESPN. Click on URL!

Tonight in Trenton, the Shooter Family went to its first minor league baseball game, a walkover from the first-place Trenton (a Yankee outfit) over the last-place Reading Phillies. I'd tell you more about it, but short of the forgotten Victor Zambrano shutting down the feeble Phils, there wasn't much of the game that made an impact on me. Instead, it was more the surroundings (I...

In the Daily News today, John Smallwood writes the Phillies will only make the playoffs if Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell start hitting now and don't let up until the end of the season. (...)

For the fourth time this season and third time this month, the Phillies take center stage tonight on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball. Preview: Lately, it's been business as usual for the starting rotation, all except Joe Blanton (1-0, 4.50), who's given up eight runs over 10 frames in his previous two starts. The Phillies are hoping for better results the second time around...

August 22, 2008 Mr. Jimmy Rollins c/o Philadelphia Phillies Citizens Bank Park One Citizens Bank Way Philadelphia, PA 19148-5249 Dear Jimmy Rollins, I attended last night's Phillies Nationals game and per your request, I cheered you. I cheered you despite the fact that that you attacked my character as a fan; despite the fact that you...

I KNOW HE'S A FREE AGENT NEXT YEAR AND MOST LIKELY HE'LL TRY OUT FREE AGENCY!!! I THINK THE PHILS NEED TO TRY TO OPEN UP THEIR POCKETS AND RESIGN HIM!!!

Pedro Feliz didn't even enter the game until the 7th inning, but he ended up being the hero of the game, getting game-tying and game-winning hits for the Phillies on Sunday night as they beat the Dodgers for the third time in a row, 5-2. Greg Dobbs started the game for the Phils at third, but Feliz came into the game in a double switch in the 7th, and from there he was Mr. Clutch...

Rising young left-handers Cole Hamels and Clayton Kershaw toe the rubber when the Dodgers and Phillies continue their series this afternoon. The Phils took the first game 8-1. Just a couple notes before heading out for an all-day bachelor party, which includes an afternoon stop at Citizens Bank Park (The groom-to-be is a Philadelphia-born-and-raised Dodgers fan. Yeah, I don't know...

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Pat Burrell hit his 30th home run and matched a career high with five RBIs, while Cole Hamels (11-8), pitched seven solid innings, as the Phils turned in another lopsided win over the Dodgers. Summary: If you missed the first inning as I did, you missed the best part. Burrell continued his solid overall season in an encouraging afternoon for the offense. Charlie Manuel lined up Chase...

With 35 games remaining, the Phillies are backing themselves into a corner while the Mets keep winning. With similar schedules, some feel the division could be decided in the five remaining games between these division rivals. "The problem is that the Phils are just like the kid who goes into the final with a failing grade and now needs to get a "A" or "A-"...

Yes, eight. The Phillies scored eight runs, the most they've scored in August, thrashing the Dodgers 8-1 Friday night. (...)

Everybody's always talking about who's on top. Don't cross our paths, 'cause you're gonna get stopped. We ain't gonna give anybody any slack. And if you try to keep us down, We're gonna come right back. And you know it... Hangin' Tough! Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, Just Hangin' Tough! Click on URL for full article that includes a look...