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Gamenight: Nationals (4-13) At Phillies (9-8)
April 27, 2009 by
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Washington Nationals (4-13) at Philadelphia Phillies (9-8)
Shairon Martis (2-0, 4.11 ERA) vs. Joe Blanton (0-2, 7.31 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia.
Weather: Sunny, 86
TV: Comcast SportsNet
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Sweep. A nice word, really. The Phillies...
Romero Sues Parties Over Positive Testing
April 27, 2009 by
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JC Romero has filed a lawsuit against Ergopharm Inc. and Proviant Technologies, who manufactured the supplement 6-OXO, and the companies that own and operate the Vitamin Shoppe and GNC. More from David Murphy:
The lawsuit claims the following damages have been incurred, the amounts...
Vote Phillies For The 2009 All-Star Game
April 27, 2009 by
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With the Phillies returning home for a homestand against the Nationals and Mets, it’ll give fans a chance to vote for the National and American League All-Star teams. Vote Phillies? Yes you should.
Most years, teams with high visibility rule the balloting. Last year it was the...
Could Marson Supplant Coste And Ruiz Soon?
April 27, 2009 by
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If you noticed this weekend, it was Lou Marson playing the Friday and Saturday games, while Chris Coste stepped in as day-game-after-night-game backup. A sea change at catcher?
The numbers will prove that might be possible:
Chris Coste: 6-for-33, 2 R, 0 HR, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 9 K
Lou Marson...
Opinion: Moyer’s Formula Easy To Decipher
April 27, 2009 by
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Three things occurred yesterday that comforted us as we soaked in the sun:
The Phillies didn’t hit a home run in their 13-2 win. That’s good — they can score without knocking one out of the park.
Pitching didn’t allow a home run for the first time all season....
Phillies Barrage Marlins For Road Sweep
April 26, 2009 by
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Thanks to 12 hits and 11 walks, the Phillies rounded the bases with ease, beating the Marlins to a pulp, 13-2. The win secured a sweep of first-place Florida, pushing the Phils a game over .500 and pulling them to 1.5 games in back of the Fish.
The Phillies scored four runs off starter...
Gameday: Phillies (8-8) At Marlins (11-6)
April 26, 2009 by
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Philadelphia Phillies (8-8) at Florida Marlins (11-6)
Jamie Moyer (2-1, 6.35 ERA) vs. Graham Taylor
Time: 12:10 p.m. at Dolphin Stadium, Miami.
Weather: Windy, 79
TV: MyPhl 17, TBS
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Two ninth-inning comebacks, two wins over the Marlins. The Phillies can now...
Minor Leagues: Flande A Find, Heating Up In Florida
April 26, 2009 by
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Yesterday it was Mike Stutes. Today, here’s a new name for you: Yohan Flande.
Flande, 23, is a left-hander from the Dominican Republic who pitched two years in the Dominican summer league. After strong showings there, he was bumped to the Gulf Coast League, where he dominated...
Another Day, Another Comeback As Phils Win, 6-4
April 25, 2009 by
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Number nine … number nine …
The Phillies defeated the Marlins, 6-4, thanks to a second-straight ninth-inning comeback and subsequent scoring rush in the 10th frame. The winning runs were provided by a Chase Utley laser single and a Jayson Werth one-bagger. Brad Lidge pitched...
Gamenight: Phillies (7-8) At Marlins (11-5)
April 25, 2009 by
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Philadelphia Phillies (7-8) at Florida Marlins (11-5)
Chan Ho Park (0-0, 8.68 ERA) vs. Chris Volstad (2-0, 2.76 ERA)
Time: 7:10 p.m. at Dolphin Stadium, Miami.
Weather: Windy, 76
TV: MyPhl 17, MLB Network
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Seriously, who saw that coming?
After the Phillies practically...
Can This Trend Produce Another Title?
April 25, 2009 by
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Yesterday the Phils were down, again, very early. And once again it was from the longball — one powerful, Herculean shot by “His Name Is” Dan Uggla.
And once again the Phillies had to come back — this time in the latest possible moment: A two-out grand slam by Shane...
Minor Leagues: Stutes On Fire In Reading
April 25, 2009 by
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Last year I wrote that we might need until May to determine the strength of prospect Mike Stutes. Well, May just can’t come quickly enough.
Stutes is 3-0 with a 1.59 ERA, 18 K and 5 BB through 17 innings with the Reading Phillies. This after throwing a 1.48 ERA in 42.2 innings...
Grand Finale! Slam Caps Incredible Comeback
April 24, 2009 by
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It had all the trappings of Thursday’s horrific offensive performance. Instead, the boys woke up. And just in the Vic of time.
Shane Victorino nailed a two-out grand slam in the ninth inning to lead the Phillies to a 7-3 win over the first-place Marlins. The salami came after...
Gamenight: Phillies (6-8) At Marlins (11-4)
April 24, 2009 by
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Philadelphia Phillies (6-8) at Florida Marlins (11-4)
Brett Myers (1-1, 5.03 ERA vs. Josh Johnson (2-0, 2.91 ERA)
Time: 7:10 p.m. at Dolphin Stadium, Miami.
Weather: Windy, 76
TV: The Comcast Network
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Sitting at the top of the National League East? Those Florida...
Report: Hamels OK To Make Next Start
April 24, 2009 by
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Todd Zolecki reports Cole Hamels is on point to make his scheduled start Tuesday against the Nationals. The line drive just left a flesh wound.
Manuel’s Call For Aggression Misguided
April 24, 2009 by
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Charlie Manuel was upset with his offense’s lackluster performance Thursday against Dave Bush. They made the low-throwing righty look like Cy Young. Manuel’s reasoning:
“I don’t want to take anything away from him. But I didn’t like the way we hit. I didn...
Stairs’ Homer Salvages Sorry Performance
April 23, 2009 by
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The Phillies were about to be no-hit for the first time since 1978, but Matt Stairs came to the plate, then drew a 3-1 count. You know what happens when Stairs draws a 3-1 count.
The pudgy man’s eighth-inning pinch-hit home run broke up Dave Bush’s no-hit bid, giving the...
Hamels Exits Game With Shoulder Contusion
April 23, 2009 by
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Cole Hamels has left the game with a left shoulder contusion. He was struck by a line drive off the bat of Prince Fielder in the fourth inning, after allowing a home run by Ryan Braun. He had pitched well throughout the game, striking out six.
Gameday: Brewers (5-9) At Phillies (6-7)
April 23, 2009 by
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Milwaukee Brewers (5-9) at Philadelphia Phillies (6-7)
Dave Bush (0-0, 5.40 ERA vs. Cole Hamels (0-1, 11.17 ERA)
Time: 1:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia. (...)
Analysis: Timing Makes Rollins A .179 Hitter
April 23, 2009 by
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This season hasn’t yet been kind to our fair shortstop, Jimmy Rollins. (...)
Offense Can’t Muster Much In 3-1 Loss
April 22, 2009 by
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The Phillies offense continued to struggle against sinkerball pitchers, collecting only five hits off Braden Looper in a 3-1 loss. (...)
Gamenight: Brewers (4-9) At Phillies (6-6)
April 22, 2009 by
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Milwaukee Brewers (4-9) at Philadelphia Phillies (6-6)
Braden Looper (1-0, 3.27 ERA vs. Joe Blanton (0-1, 9.00 ERA)
Time: 7:05 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia. (...)
Rainout Dates Announced For Nationals, Padres Games
April 22, 2009 by
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Two quick notes about the rainouts that occurred during the past two weeks:
The Phillies will play the Nationals in a doubleheader, starting at 1:05 p.m., May 16 at Nationals Park. (...)
Minor Leagues: Pitching Dominant In Tuesday’s Action
April 22, 2009 by
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Despite the pitching woes with the big club, there’s a full-scale pitching revolution in the minor leagues. And Jason Knapp has now taken the reins. (...)
Harry Kalas Tribute
April 22, 2009 by
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