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  View image | gettyimages.com Final: Phillies 5, Rays 4 WP: Jonathan Papelbon (2-1, 1.63 ERA)  LP: Brad Boxberger (4-6, 3.18 ERA) Philadelphia, PA – A wild game turned into a battle of closers as the Phillies edged out the Rays to win the series. The Phillies got two early off Jake Odorizzi but he would […]

  View image | gettyimages.com Sam Bradford has decided to take a gamble on himself, announcing on Monday that he will play out the final year of his contract and become a free agent at the end of the season. For Bradford, the decision is risky due to his injury history. However, the Eagles represent […]

  View image | gettyimages.com   Patrick Causey, on Twitter @PhillySportsPMC According to a report from Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com, Sam Bradford is "looking great," has been working hard on his rehab all summer, and "should be ready to go when training camp opens." This is welcomed news to say the least. There were legitimate concerns […]

  View image | gettyimages.com Plenty of times the Texas Rangers shot down the idea that they were interested in Cole Hamels, some reports citing the asking price of either catcher Jorge Alfaro or outfielder Nomar Mazara being too much.   But, a new report says that the Rangers are indeed very much still in […]

  View image | gettyimages.com Chase Utley has played 65 games so far in 2015.  The results have been pretty disappointing.  Before hitting the disabled list with an ankle injury, Utley was hitting just .179.  But, the MLB Players Alumni Association still hailed Utley's "heart" and "hustle". The MLBPAA Twitter account made the announcement: Congratulations […]

  View image | gettyimages.com Phillies pitcher David Buchanan had one heck of a start on Monday evening, giving the Phillies six and one-third innings at a time when rotation stability is an issue and the bullpen has been overworked.  That should bode well for Buchanan's future with the team, right?  Apparently, it was not […]

View image | gettyimages.com   Patrick Causey, on Twitter @PhillySportsPMC ESPN.com asked the reporters for each NFC East team which player or coach is on the hot seat for the 2015 NFL season. Todd Archer, who covers the Dallas Cowboys, picked Chip Kelly: After being on the hot seat every year since he took over, […]

  View image | gettyimages.com This Tuesday edition of "Between the Lines" we look at some of the best articles in the internet that you might have missed.  Today we look at  a few that you'll find interesting.  Aaron Nola has a brother who pitches in the minor leagues.  Todd Kalas is back in town […]

Chase Utley took some ground balls at second base around 4:00 p.m. this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park.  It was a good sign for the Phillies second baseman, who has not seen game action since June 22.   Utley will be back in action in the near future. Ryan Lawrence of the Philadelphia Daily News […]