Tough road trip rejuvenates 'Pigs Diekman
After making his major league debut last season, left-hander Jake Diekman has had a season full of ups and downs at Triple-A Lehigh Valley in 2013. A tough road trip to Durham and Norfolk may have given him a new-found approach that will work for him.
On A Dreary Evening, The Reds Thump The Phillies
Kyle Kendrick was due for lackluster outing, and that’s just what he had today. (Photo: AP)
On April 15, Bronson Arroyo dominated the Phillies for eight innings in Cincinnati, allowing just two runs and five hits in a deflating 4-2 defeat. Today’s ballgame felt eerily similar to the one that took place at Great American Ballpark last month, only this time the Reds more than doubled...
Stutes just waits his turn to head for Philly
Michael Stutes basically missed all of last season with a shoulder injury. He also had to head back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley in an effort to win back his job with the Phillies. So far, Stutes is doing his part, but still hasn't gotten the call.
Kendrick faces Arroyo and Reds as Series Continues
Kyle Kendrick looks to continue his dominant season this afternoon against Cincinnati. We've already gotten a pretty good look at what a dangerous line up this hot team can be. Big test for the man who's been the staff ace so far this season. They had to battle a bit...
Gameday: Phillies (20-22) vs. Reds (25-17)
Cincinnati Reds (25-17) at Philadelphia Phillies (20-22)
Bronson Arroyo (3-4, 3.76) vs. Kyle Kendrick (4-1, 2.47)
TIME: 7:05, Citizens Bank Park
TV: Fox
Weather: 70, cloudy
Media: Twitter and Facebook
With last night’s win, this series is already going better for the Phillies than the one they played last month, when the Reds swept them out of Cincinnati. It’s been a struggle...
Phillies: they are a team
I had the good fortune to attend the Phillies Winter Breakfast yesterday at the Diamond Club at Citizens Bank Park and was reminded why it is great to be a Phillies fan.
Phillippe Aumont loses game yet shines brightly
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DeFratus is a Winner
It took to the middle of May for the Phillies to realize they needed Justin DeFratus in their bullpen, and thank goodness they did. In 3 appearances he's notched 2 wins, a hold, and allowed nary a base runner in 1 and 1/3 innings pitched. He's quickly earned Manuel's trust and he's making fans take notice.
Philadelphia Phillies Recall B.J. Rosenberg, Option Raul Valdes
The Philadelphia Phillies made a pair of moves Friday as they decided to recall right-handed reliever B.J. Rosenberg from their Triple-A Lehigh Valley minor league affiliate to work long relief. To make room for Rosenberg on the active roster, Philadelphia optioned left-handed reliever Raul Valdes to the aforementioned farm club. He will serve as organization pitching depth.
The...
Philadelphia Phillies storyline: Amaro’s luck
It is either good fortune or an unnoticed skill on the part of the general manager when the Philadelphia Phillies produce a Jonathan Pettibone. This is not the first time. Remember J.A. Happ and Vance Worley before Pettibone?
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Gameday: Reds (25-16) vs. Phillies (19-22)
Cincinnati Reds (25-16) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (19-22)
Tony Cingrani (2-0, 2.89) vs. Cliff Lee (4-2, 2.86)
TIME: 7:05, Citizens Bank Park
TV: PHL 17
Weather: 68, sunny
Media: Twitter and Facebook
News and notes:
-Mike Adams had an MRI and is considered day-to-day, although a DL stint is not quite out of the woods. He has a mild back strain, and if he does do to the DL they can...
Cliff Lee Gets the Nod In Series Opener with Reds
The Phillies were pounded yet again by the Indians in Wednesday's series finale. Cole Hamels was roughed up, allowing five runs on six hits through five innings of work. The Phillies were able to mount four runs, but still fell 10-4. The Phillies fell back to four games under .500...
Rosenberg Recalled, Valdes Optioned
According to all the usual suspect beat writers and the Phillies, LHP Raul Valdes has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and RHP B.J. Rosenberg has been called to take his place. Valdes was at best mediocre in 2013 and at worst completely ineffective, with a 7.65 ERA and a 1.55 WHIP, allowing 10.8 H/9 IP.
Rosenberg, 27, has been mildly effective as a starter this year for the...
Frandsen Channeling and Surpassing Dobbs
The Phillies haven’t gotten off to the best of starts but the team hasn’t been devoid of bright spots. The Phillies’ bench has been one of the best in the league and Kevin Frandsen deserves much of the credit. Frandsen is hitting .258/.361/.516 in 37 plate appearances after hitting .338/.383/.451 last year.
Frandsen had the best season of his career in 2012, and in the early...
Reds hope for better luck against Lee
Though the Cincinnati Reds swept a three-game home set from the Philadelphia Phillies last month, they didn't do much against Cliff Lee.
Looking for a seventh consecutive victory overall and on the road, the Reds hope to get the best of Lee on Friday night.
Cincinnati (25-16) outscored Philadelphia 16-4 during the April 15-17 series, but was held scoreless by Lee (4-2, 2.86 ERA...
Amaro: Hamels, Howard trying too hard
Asked to assess the Phillies’ position, general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. responded in typically blunt fashion.
“We’re in a great spot,” Amaro said Thursday. “We’ve played terrible. And we’re 3½ games out.”
Amaro has a point, as far as the NL East standings are concerned.
The first-place Braves are 10-17 since opening the season 12-1, while the second-place Nationals...
Phillies Issue Statement On Roy Halladay's Surgery, Declare It Successful
Good news on the Roy Halladay front. Dr. Michael G. Ciccotti, MD, Phillies Director of Medical Services, issued the following statement on behalf of the team: "Roy had successful shoulder surgery yesterday. He had an arthroscopic evaluation and underwent debridement of his labrum and rotator cuff as well as removal...
Tempering Expectations on Pettibone
Jonathan Pettibone has been a revelation for the Phils. But how long can it continue? (AP Photo).
As I wrote in my recap on Tuesday night, Jonathan Pettibone deserves a lot of credit. He has started five games so far this year and the Phillies have won four. He has shown a veteran’s ability to battle through jams. He has displayed a pretty good fastball, which at least through...
Kacie McDonnell Now Dating Phillies Pitcher Jonathan Pettibone?
You have to give Fox Philly 29 traffic reporter Kacie McDonnell credit here. At Kacie’s level of hotness s…
Roy Halladay Has Successful Surgery, Eyes 2013 Return
The Philadelphia Phillies have officially announced that veteran starting pitcher Roy Halladay underwent successful shoulder surgery Wednesday. The procedure was done by Dr. Neal ElAttrache of Los Angeles. “In certain cases it’s been three months, but we really don’t have a timetable. A scope and a cleanup to me is a lot different than a surgery. They aren’t going in and...
Roy Halladay to rest 6-8 weeks after surgery
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Roy Halladay’s return to the Philadelphia Phillies is uncertain after undergoing surgery. The Phillies right hander had a 8.65 ERA on the season prior to the surgery.
Halladay had a bone spur in his shoulder removed and his torn rotator cuff repaired on Wednesday. Halladay will rest for the next six to eight weeks before resuming a throwing program according...
Halladay Surgery Successful; Could Begin Throwing in 6-8 Weeks
Good news, Phillies fans. Roy Halladay had successful surgery in Los Angeles on Wednesday, and could begin a throwing program in 6-8 weeks. Here is the team statement and some thoughts below.
Roy had successful shoulder surgery yesterday. He had an arthroscopic evaluation and underwent debridement of his labrum and rotator cuff as well as removal of an inflamed bursa.
He’ll begin...
Hamels becoming more expendable with each start
Cole Hamels, Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies loss to the Indians yesterday, was it just another loss? Or does it make you think last seasons new contract for Cole Hamels was a mistake? Prior to the Phillies signing Hamels to a new deal I had come out and said the unpopular, http://phillysportsworld.com/moving-cole-hamels-could-save-the-phillies-next-season that a long-term deal...
Phillies Nation Sponsoring Phillies ALS event
Today the Phillies will hold their Phillies Phestival benefiting the ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter. Since 1984, the Phillies have raised over $12 million to combat the progressive neuromuscular disorder, known as “Lou Gehrig’s Disease”. Most of the money has been raised through this annual event which features your favorite Phillies in autograph and photo booths...
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