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Phillies Sign Free Agent Carlos Santana
On Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies agreed to a $60 million three-year deal with Carlos Santana the veteran first baseball who becomes the biggest free agent signing for the franchise in the last seven years. The deal signals a big... More of this article »
Players Know They Could Go From All-Star Game to Trade Block
With the Major League Baseball All-Star Game now in the rearview mirror and only 18 days remain before the non-waivers trade deadline, some players know their names will start appearing on the trade block. One such player is relief... More of this article »
Phillies Sign Odubel Herrera to 5-Year Extension
The Philadelphia Phillies made sure that their beloved El Torito would be a part of the organization for years to come. Late Thursday, the Phillies announced that Odubel Herrera their talented center fielder had agreed to terms on... More of this article »
2013 MLB Draft: First Round Prospects Update
The 2013 MLB First-Year Player Draft is almost one month in the past, as some of the game’s future top prospects continue to sign with their respective new teams and make their professional debuts across the country in various... More of this article »
Does Jonathan Papelbon Want Out of Philadelphia and Vice-Versa?
At this point in the season and with the particular circumstances present, the question has to be asked, that of “does Jonathan Papelbon want out of Philadelphia?” One can also presuppose the notion that Philadelphia might... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies Domonic Brown Earns NL Player of Month Honors
By remaining patient over the past few seasons, the Philadelphia Phillies have cashed in heavily on Domonic Brown who was named the National League Player of the Month for the month of May. Brown emerged onto the national scene by... More of this article »
Cliff Lee May Be Traded But No Trade List Includes 20 Teams
If you are Philadelphia Phillies starter Cliff Lee there are some things that come with the territory. Being the subject of trade rumors year after year is as much a part of him as being handed the ball every five days. Lee’s... More of this article »
Cliff Lee Ks 11, Domonic Brown Homers to Lead Phillies to Victory
Coming off of three straight losses and a stretch in which they lost six of nine games, the Philadelphia Phillies rebounded on Sunday afternoon in a 7-5 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. The Phillies were led by a strong pitching... More of this article »
Free-Agent Grady Sizemore Resumes Baseball Activities
Grady Sizemore has resumed baseball activities and may be available to teams by the middle of the summer. Sizemore underwent microfracture surgery last September in his right knee, and while his career was in doubt, he has yet to experience... More of this article »
Domonic Brown Continues Power Surge with 2 Homers
After struggling to find his groove in his first three seasons in the big leagues, Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown has tuned in this season and has quietly become one of the leading sluggers in the game. On Wednesday... More of this article »
Chase Utley Will Miss 2-4 Weeks with Oblique Strain
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed veteran second baseman Chase Utley on the 15 day disabled list with an oblique strain. Utley is hitting .272 with seven home runs and 25 RBI and will be replaced by Freddie Galvis in the starting... More of this article »
Cliff Lee Shuts Down Miami in 3-0 Victory
Philadelphia Phillies starter Cliff Lee pitched a complete-game shutout against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, giving the Phillies a 3-0 victory and the control of the four-game series at Miami. In nine scoreless innings, Lee surrendered... More of this article »
Jesse Biddle Dominant, Philadelphia Debut Not Likely, For Now
The local son of Philadelphia, Jesse Biddle, has pitched his way to become the top-ranked prospect in the Philadelphia Phillies organization and one of the top pitching prospects in professional baseball. With the recent struggles... More of this article »
Chase Utley Scratched, May Have Injured Oblique
Chase Utley, in the midst of putting together his first healthy season since 2009, was pulled from the lineup on Tuesday with discomfort in his right side. In baseball euphemisms, this usually means an oblique problem and that can... More of this article »
Roy Halladay Will Undergo Surgery On Pitching Shoulder
Philadelphia Phillies veteran right-hander Roy Halladay told reporters that he will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder to remove a bone spur and repair a partially torn rotator cuff and a freed labrum. Halladay... More of this article »
Domonic Brown Heating Up For Phillies
Domonic Brown blasted a long home run in the fifth inning off Madison Bumgarner of the San Francisco Giants, ‘s fourth home run over the last 12 games. During that time he has nine RBI and is hitting .311. Brown who had... More of this article »
Kyle Kendrick Leads Phillies Win Over Marlins
Kyle Kendrick allowed two earned runs over seven innings and Ryan Howard and Domonic Brown hit home runs to back up the effort and the Phillies went on to record their fourth win in six games 7-2 over the Miami Marlins. Kendrick... More of this article »
Phillies News: Ryan Howard Regaining Form for 2013
Left-handed slugger Ryan Howard has swatted his share of walk-off home runs, but one particular at-bat that ended a game and left him crumpled on the ground impacted the Philadelphia Phillies‘ 2012 season and will be sure to... More of this article »
Blue Jays Trade Charles for Schwimer, Look to Add Bullpen Depth
The Toronto Blue Jays traded Art Charles to the Philadelphia Phillies for Michael Schwimer on Saturday. The trade is a logical, low-end deal for both sides. Charles is a 22 year old first baseman who bats lefty and had been playing... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies Reach Agreement With Reliever Chad Durbin
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement with right-hander Chad Durbin on a one-year deal, pending a physical, the agreement includes a club option for 2014. Durbin pitched for the Phillies from 2008-10, primarily as a middle... More of this article »
5 Minor League Deals With Potential Major League Impact
There has been a lot of big splashes this off-season. The Dodgers signed Zack Greinke to a six-year, $147 million deal. The Angels inked Josh Hamilton to a $125 million contract. Heck, even Jeremy Guthrie turned 91.0 IP of 1.30 ERA+,... More of this article »
Delmon Young Signs With Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly signed right-handed free-agent outfielder Delmon Young. The deal is for one yea$750,000. As reported earlier Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. has been looking to add a corner... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies: Top 10 Prospects For 2013
Before 2012, the Philadelphia Phillies often shipped top prospects elsewhere to get impact players, like when they traded infielder Jonathan Villar and outfielder Anthony Gose to Houston for Roy Oswalt in 2010, and first baseman Jonathan... More of this article »
Phillies Sign Veteran Right-handers Aaron Cook, Juan Cruz
The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran right-handers Aaron Cook and Juan Cruz to minor-league deals with invitations to spring training. Cook will compete for a spot in the back of the Phillies rotation, and Cruz will try to settle... More of this article »
Can the Philadelphia Phillies Match Up with Washington Nationals in 2013?
While Philadelphia Phillies fans wait for Ruben Amaro to find a veteran outfielder, Spring Training is quickly approaching. The Washington Nationals are the reigning National League East Champions winning 98 games in 2012. The Phillies... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies Sign Veteran Right-hander Rodrigo Lopez
The Philadelphia Phillies signed veteran right-hander Rodrigo Lopez to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training. Lopez , 37 spent most of last season in AAA Iowa and posted a 5.28 ERA over 73 1/3 innings. He did... More of this article »
Options for Phillies Outfield: Alfonso Soriano and Michael Cuddyer
Add Alfonso Soriano and Michael Cuddyer to the list of outfield options for Philadelphia In a press conference on Monday, Ruben Amaro Jr. went on record one more time about needing one more new face in the Phillies clubhouse. As... More of this article »
Washington Nationals: Market For Michael Morse Is Now Open
The signing of Adam LaRoche makes Michael Morse a valuable trade chip for Washington Michael Morse hit 31 home runs and had 95 RBI in 2011. Last year, Morse battled injuries and hit 18 home runs with 62 RBI in 43o plate appearances. Morse... More of this article »
Adam LaRoche Reaches Agreement with Washington Nationals
LaRoche finally re-signs returns to Washington The Washington Nationals have reached an agreement with free agent Adam LaRoche on a two-year deal. LaRoche declined a qualifying offer from Washington earlier this off-season, which... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies Continue Search for Veteran Outfielder
Vernon Wells may prove to be a cost prohibitive option Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. is still looking to add a veteran outfielder for opening day. Amaro has made it no secret that he’s not all that comfortable... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies 2013: Infield Preview
Jimmy Rollins will be 34 this year The Philadelphia Phillies aren’t getting any younger around the infield in 2013, with starters of 33, 34, 34, and 36. Baseball Insiders projects the Phillies infield to contribute 50 home runs... More of this article »
Philadelphia Phillies 2013: Pitching Staff Preview
Hamels has pitched over 200 innings in each of the last three seasons It is no secret that the Philadelphia Phillies have been built on pitching for most of the last decade. Last season’s struggles started in the bullpen as the... More of this article »