Papelbon Blows 5-4 Lead, Mets Walk it Off in Bizarre Fashion

A rubbermatch between Cole Hamels and R.A. Dickey sounds pretty good, doesn't it? Hamels and Dickey went head to head tonight in the first game of the season started by double-digit winners. Dickey has an excellent 2012 season so far up his sleeves with two one-hitters, and a miniscule ERA to match his 12-1 record.  […]

Danielle  •  05 Jul 2012
Roy Halladay to Begin Rehab Assignment During All-Star Break

Photo: Philliedelphia/ Lindsey Crew It has been reported by multiple sources that Roy Halladay is progressing very well, and should begin a rehab assignment during the All-Star break. He has been throwing off the mound, and will throw a bullpen session, reports Matt Gelb of the Inquirer. GM Ruben Amaro Jr. is looking to set […]

Danielle  •  05 Jul 2012
Winless Cliff Lee Hopeful To Turn Around Against Mets, Young

The Phillies are 10 games under .500 for the first time since June of 2002. Damn. There's not much to say besides the Phillies need a freaking miracle to head to the postseason, but if they keep playing this way they may just have to give up and become sellers. After being destroyed by the Mets […]

Erik Seybold  •  04 Jul 2012
Phillies Drop Sixth Straight; Three-Hit by Niese and Mets in 11-1 Loss

The struggles continued tonight for Phillies starting pitching and the team in general. It's getting more and more frustrating to say the least, and it hasn't been a fun ride over the past week with the Phillies losing more and more games.  I know I typically write out a game story, but this would have […]

Danielle  •  03 Jul 2012
Vance Worley Leads Struggling Phillies Into New York

The Phillies started this road trip off in a bad way by being swept in Miami. This week, they'll play a three-game set in New York against the Mets before headed home to host the Braves for a weekend series to close out the first half of the year. Today Vance Worley (4-4, 2.92 ERA) […]

Erik Seybold  •  03 Jul 2012
Phillies Put Cole Hamels On Trade Block

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Steve Trapani) Well I guess the Phillies are sellers this year.  According to CBS' Jon Heyman, the Phillies have begun to call other Major League teams regarding trade interest in lefthander Cole Hamels.  Hamels, 28, is in his last year of his contract with the Phillies and if he is not traded or not […]

Erik Seybold  •  01 Jul 2012
Carlos Ruiz, Cole Hamels and Jonathan Papelbon Named To All-Star Team

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) The rosters for the 83rd All-Star game have been unveiled and the Phillies have just three representatives. Catcher Carlos Ruiz and pitchers Cole Hamels and Jonathan Papelbon have made the NL All-Star team. It is Carlos Ruiz's first All-Star team in his career, while Hamels has been named to his third (2007, […]

Erik Seybold  •  01 Jul 2012
Texas Rangers Scouting Phillies Cole Hamels

According to Fan Nation, the Texas Rangers are reportedly scouting Phillies' lefthander Cole Hamels. Along with scouting Hamels, the Rangers are reportedly also scouting Brewers' ace Zack Greinke. Hamels, 28, is a free agent after this season and just as expected he has not spoken a word of his contract negotiations with the Phillies. Hamels signed […]

Erik Seybold  •  01 Jul 2012
Blanton, Nolasco Face Off In Series Finale

The Phillies have already lost this three-game set in Miami and today they will try to salvage a win to prevent a sweep. At 36-44, the Phillies sit 10 games out of first place and are eight games under the .500 mark. Joe Blanton will play the role of the sweep stopper today against the […]

Erik Seybold  •  01 Jul 2012