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Does anyone know when Utley or Howard will be back?
May 21st, 2012 3:57 PMWith the Philadelphia Phillies still in last place in the NL East, things are getting a little uncomfortable among the usually calm and rational Philadelphia fan base…
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A Roy Oswalt return is on the horizon
May 18th, 2012 12:33 PMRoy Oswalt chose not to sign with any teams as a free agent during the offseason, opting instead to offer his services to teams around the mid-season…
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Vance Worley placed on DL
May 16th, 2012 10:35 AMThe Philadelphia Phillies have earned their first three-game winning streak of the season, but will have to build on it without one of their starting pitchers. Second-year…
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Things are looking sunny in Philadelphia
May 16th, 2012 12:34 AMThe Philadelphia Phillies have finally earned their first three-game series of the 2012 season thanks to a 10th-inning home run from Hunter Pence to defeat the Houston…
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Possible Landing Spots for Cole Hamels
May 14th, 2012 2:49 PMThe Phillies starter will be a hot commodity this offseason, so if the Phils continue to struggle, could they look to deal him at the trade deadline?
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Phillies seeing signs of offense
May 14th, 2012 2:32 AMDon’t look now, but the Philadelphia Phillies might just be a better offensive team than we all thought. Although the team is still three games under .500…
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Is the Phillies' reign over?
May 10th, 2012 2:01 AMNo one in Philadelphia wanted to admit it at the time, but the deeper we get into the 2012 season, the more it’s looking like the image…
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Hamels suspended, ripped for 'gutless act'
May 7th, 2012 6:02 PMAfter intentionally hitting Washington Nationals rookie Bryce Harper with a pitch on Sunday night, Cole Hamels was suspended five games by Major League Baseball. Hamels admitted after…
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NL East Taking Shape
May 4th, 2012 12:55 PMThe National League East has been dominated by the Philadelphia Phillies for the past five years. But if the first month of the season is any indication,…
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Phils still need more out of their pitching staff
May 3rd, 2012 6:09 PMWhen we said that the Philadelphia Phillies needed the rest of their starting rotation to pick things up in the absence of Cliff Lee, this is not…
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Phillies' schedule isn't getting any easier
April 26th, 2012 2:35 AMThe Philadelphia Phillies knew that it was going to be a challenge to score runs this season given the injuries they’ve endured over the past year, and…
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Howard improving; Pence to undergo MRI
April 24th, 2012 2:04 PMAfter being shut down a few weeks ago due to an infection in his surgically repaired Achilles tendon, Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard is progressing and could…
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Could Chase Utley play first base when he returns?
April 24th, 2012 7:36 AMThe Philadelphia Phillies are missing two huge presences in the middle of their lineup and on the right side of the infield with Ryan Howard and Chase…
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Lee injury puts even more pressure on Phillies rotation
April 23rd, 2012 2:05 AMIt’s no secret that the Philadelphia Phillies have struggled to score runs this season; their total of 43 in 16 games is the second worst total and…
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Can the Phillies get younger and still compete?
April 20th, 2012 2:35 AMThe Philadelphia Phillies have been the most successful team in the National League over the past five seasons, winning five straight NL East titles, going to two…
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The 10 Best Managers in Baseball
April 17th, 2012 2:40 PMTheFanHub’s John Axelrod counts down his list of the top 10 managers in the Major Leagues.
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Halladay still dominant even without his usual velocity
April 17th, 2012 11:06 AMEverybody loves a pitcher that can top 97 mph, but flashy velocity is not necessarily the most important aspect to being effective. Exhibit A, Philadelphia Phillies ace…
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Manuel wants his team to be running Phils
April 17th, 2012 3:34 AMThe Philadelphia Phillies, without the familiar faces Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Raul Ibanez in the middle of their lineup, knew coming into the season that they…
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Is giving lucrative contracts to first basemen a bad idea?
April 13th, 2012 9:35 AMThis weekend’s upcoming Yankees vs. Angels series raises an interesting question about superstar first basemen and the mega contracts they’ve been receiving. Most fans were thrilled to…
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Phillies offense finding ways to score with depleted lineup
April 12th, 2012 10:06 PMThe Philadelphia Philllies knew coming into this season that scoring runs was going to be a struggle for a lineup that was missing middle of the order…
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Manuel, Dubee defend decision to not use Papelbon
April 9th, 2012 1:31 PMAfter a perfect ninth inning the Phillies Opening Day win, new closer Jonathan Papelbon was watching helplessly from the bullpen as the team suffered back-to-back walk-off defeats…
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Breaking Down the National League Contenders
April 5th, 2012 11:11 PMThe National League isn’t nearly as heavy as the AL this season, with fewer dominant teams but far more competition throughout. Ryan Gilmore breaks down his top…
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Phillies finalize roster with 12 pitchers
April 4th, 2012 7:01 PMThe Philadelphia Phillies decided to start the season on Thursday with an extra arm in the bullpen rather than on the bench, as they will carry a…
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Juan Pierre can be a valuable addition to Phillies
April 3rd, 2012 2:01 AM34-year-old outfielder Juan Pierre was a bit of a surprise addition to the Phillies last week when they purchased his contract to add him to the 40-man…
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Pessimism around Phillies has arisen from a sense of entitlement
March 29th, 2012 1:38 PMThe Phillies have won five straight division titles and boast the best starting rotation in baseball, yet a few injuries have many Philadelphia fans ready to give…
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Phillies' farm depth not what it was after trades, but still strong
March 28th, 2012 6:31 PMThe Philadelphia Phillies have proven their eye for talent as an organization over the past few years with a number of strong drafts, which has led to…
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Phillies consider options without Howard and Utley
March 20th, 2012 2:58 PMThe Philadelphia Phillies will start the 2012 season without their two marquee position players. Both Ryan Howard and Chase Utley are out indefinitely. Howard is expected to…
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Should the Phillies be worried about their pitching staff?
March 16th, 2012 2:29 PMRoy Halladay has vehemently denied a FoxSports.com report that his arm is ailing. The report cited two anonymous scouts that claimed the veteran pitcher, who will be…
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Papelbon sends a volley back at Red Sox Nation
March 9th, 2012 10:00 AMWell that didn’t take long. Spring Training is just a few weeks old, and Jonathan Papelbon is already stoking the flames of the rivalry between the cities…
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Ex-Phillies prospects could come back to haunt them
March 7th, 2012 1:29 PMOne of the inherent truths about building a successful baseball team, particularly when trying to turn a team around in a short period of time, is the…
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How many years will the Phillies give Shane Victorino?
March 2nd, 2012 11:30 AMThe contract situation for Shane Victorino is shaping up as one of the most interesting subplots of the Philadelphia Phillies’ season. While Cole Hamels is getting most…
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Ryan Howard's Achilles infection not that big of a deal
February 29th, 2012 11:00 AMThe road to recovery for Ryan Howard took a slight detour this week when he began experiencing a new soreness in his surgically repaired Achilles tendon, prompting…
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Midseason Return to Phillies a Possibility for Oswalt
February 24th, 2012 9:01 AMThe agent for Roy Oswalt announced on Thursday that the 34-year-old right-hander, who has been in negotiations with several teams throughout the winter, will not be signing…
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Ryan Howard takes BP, but won't set a target date for his return
February 22nd, 2012 2:02 PMThe Philadelphia Phillies received a sight for sore eyes on Wednesday when first baseman Ryan Howard took batting practice at the team’s Spring Training facility in Clearwater,…
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Victorino's Pending Free Agency Overshadowed by Hamels
February 21st, 2012 12:31 PMThe contract situation of starting pitcher Cole Hamels has received the bulk of the attention regarding the future of the Philadelphia Phillies, and deservedly so. As a…
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Phillies' bullpen should go from weakness to strength this year
February 16th, 2012 2:02 AMFor all of their talent and production from the starting rotation, the Philadelphia Phillies were not nearly as formidable once opposing teams got into the bullpen last…
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MLB's 10 Best Value Contracts of 2012
February 15th, 2012 4:52 PMSpring Training is right around the corner after a whole lot of cash got doled this winter. But who got the most bang for their buck?
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Is the Phillies' lineup good enough without Ryan Howard?
February 14th, 2012 2:02 PMThe painful end to the Philadelphia Phillies 2011 season — Ryan Howard grounding out to end the NLDS and simultaneously rupturing his Achilles — will still be…
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NL East figures to be competitive season, with the exception of the Mets
February 10th, 2012 3:43 PMWith the unfortunate exception of the New York Mets, the National League East is shaping up to be one of Major League Baseball’s most intriguing divisions heading…
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Best and worst of free agent signings for 2011
February 4th, 2012 4:30 PMWith two of the biggest contracts in baseball history handed out during the 2011-12 baseball offseason, there was plenty of things to talk about regarding smart deals…
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Rangers to meet with Oswalt on Monday
January 30th, 2012 10:01 AMKnowing that replacing C.J. Wilson in their starting rotation with Yu Darvish is hardly a fool-proof plan, the Texas Rangers are still looking to add another proven…
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Jim Thome could see time at first in Philadelphia
January 20th, 2012 4:00 PMAt 41 years old, many thought that Jim Thome’s days at first base were behind him. For the past six years he has been a full-time designated…
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Phillies Avoid Arbitration With Cole Hamels
January 17th, 2012 11:30 AMAs expected, the Philadelphia Phillies did not reach a long-term deal with Cole Hamels on Tuesday, but they did manage to avoid a painful arbitration hearing by…
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Hamels unlikely to sign a long-term contract
January 17th, 2012 2:01 AMAfter completing one of the best seasons of his career, Philadelphia Phillies left hander Cole Hamels is looking at a hefty raise next season, his final year…
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Kyle Kendrick, Phillies agree on one-year deal
January 14th, 2012 2:31 AMPhiladelphia Phillies relief pitcher Kyle Kendrick avoided arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $3.585 million deal with the team. Kendrick served as a spot starter…
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Madson Departure Leaves Phillies Looking For Setup Man
January 11th, 2012 5:41 PMRyan Madson’s time with the Philadelphia Phillies officially came to an end on Tuesday, as the former Phillies closer reached a one-year, $8.5 million deal with the…
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Is Philadelphia more violent than other sports cities?
January 5th, 2012 5:44 PMIn the wake of the release of video that shows a brutal beating delivered by at least three Philadelphia Flyers fans to a pair of Rangers fans…
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Phillies' and Eagles' slides traced back to one day
December 27th, 2011 2:30 AMIn what has become a woefully disappointing 2011 for Philadelphia sports teams despite — and partially because of — enormous expectations, there is one day that stands…
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Phillies turn attention to extending Hamels
December 21st, 2011 4:21 PMNow that the Philadelphia Phillies have brought back Jimmy Rollins and secured a closer for the next four years, the only major item left on their offseason…
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Why the Jimmy Rollins deal is a win for both parties
December 20th, 2011 2:47 PMTheFanHub’s Sean Johnson didn’t expect Jimmy Rollins to re-sign with the Phillies for so little (relatively speaking, of course), but says that it was a wise move…
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Phillies re-sign Jimmy Rollins for three years
December 18th, 2011 2:30 AMIt took longer than many expected, but the Philadelphia Phillies and Jimmy Rollins finally came to agreement on a three-year, $33 million deal on Saturday that includes…
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Could the Tigers be after Jimmy Rollins?
December 13th, 2011 7:00 PMThere has been very little happening on the Jimmy Rollins front ever since the Phillies left the Winter Meetings, despite both sides giving out overtures that they…
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Phillies sign Dontrelle Willis to one-year contract
December 13th, 2011 12:31 PM29-year old left hander Dontrelle Willis will try to get his career back on track next season in a city that is pretty unforgiving to its athletes,…
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Phils deal Francisco for Minor League reliever
December 12th, 2011 1:00 PMThe Philadelphia Phillies made a minor move on Monday when they shipped backup outfield Ben Francisco to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league pitcher…
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Phils go home without signing Rollins
December 8th, 2011 11:01 AMDespite several reports late on Wednesday night that the Philadelphia Phillies and Jimmy Rollins were close to agreeing on a long-term deal that would keep the 33-year…
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Phillies playing it smart at the Winter Meetings
December 7th, 2011 9:23 AMWhile rumors fly all around the league, TheFanHub’s Sean Johnson says that the Philadelphia Phillies are wisely taking a systematic approach at this week’s Winter Meetings.
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Polanco only on trading block if Rollins leaves
December 6th, 2011 5:57 PMDespite reports that the Philadelphia Phillies are in pursuit of free agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez and then looking to trade current third baseman Placido Polanco, Jayson…
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Phillies Are Strong Players For Aramis Ramirez, trying to move Polanco
December 5th, 2011 10:00 AMGeneral Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has been saying all along that the Philadelphia Phillies’ only agenda at the Winter Meetings this week will be to address the…
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Source: Nix agrees to deal with Phillies
December 5th, 2011 2:00 AMWith Raul Ibanez likely headed elsewhere next year, the Philadelphia Phillies had a hole to fill in left field, which they at least partially filled on Sunday…
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Phillies, Schnedier Close to Deal
December 1st, 2011 10:00 AMIt looks like the Philadelphia Phillies will be sporting the same catching tandem in 2012 that they’ve had for the past two years, as reports out of…
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Video: The Market For Beltran
July 21st, 2011FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal on possible destinations for Carlos Beltran, plus much more.
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Video: Roy Halladay Got Overheated, Cubs Bats Do The Rest
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Video: MLB Trade Rumblings
July 16th, 2011Ken Rosenthaul of Fox Sports, discuss some of the trade rumblings in the MLB.
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