http://www.phillyburbs.com/enhttp://www.phillyburbs.com/http://www.phillyburbs.com/fileadmin/template/images/logo144.gif14426TYPO3 - get.content.rightThis is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/VFsAejZDUpo/unbeaten-happ-strong-again.htmlSun, 19 Jul 2009 23:11:08 PDT]]>Rookie pitcher, Rollins stay hot as Phils win eighth straighthttp://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/20/unbeaten-happ-strong-again.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/XEpKb8y8AlE/unbeaten-happ-pitches-phils-past-marlins-5-0.htmlSun, 19 Jul 2009 13:27:26 PDT]]>The Philadelphia Phillies finished with a flourish Sunday. As Jimmy Rollins squeezed a routine popup for the final out, he delivered a one-legged dance kick.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/19/unbeaten-happ-pitches-phils-past-marlins-5-0.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/lGZqgG8kZYo/phils-beat-marlins-6-5-in-12-innings.htmlFri, 17 Jul 2009 21:40:54 PDT]]>A downpour led to an early exit for Cole Hamels on a long night for the Philadelphia Phillies. Yet they keep winning, rain or shine.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/18/phils-beat-marlins-6-5-in-12-innings.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/2ut8f4XVvJQ/utley-keeps-phils-hot-extends-nl-east-lead-to-six-games.htmlFri, 17 Jul 2009 21:00:00 PDT]]>MIAMI (AP) - A downpour led to an early exit for Cole Hamels on a long night for the Philadelphia Phillies. Yet they keep winning, rain or shine.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/18/utley-keeps-phils-hot-extends-nl-east-lead-to-six-games.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/_zyJtsqwgg8/still-the-one-2.htmlFri, 17 Jul 2009 06:25:00 PDT]]>The Phillies endured injuries,slumps and the death of Harry Kalas to lead NL East by four games at the breakhttp://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/17/still-the-one-2.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/31V6SlTNSYE/item-one-go-get-halladay.htmlThu, 16 Jul 2009 23:30:07 PDT]]>I thought Danny Tartabull got on the DL fast, but Pedro left him in the dust.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/17/item-one-go-get-halladay.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/y88-eIluScA/moyer-mows-down-marlins.htmlThu, 16 Jul 2009 23:11:20 PDT]]>MIAMI - The mismatches between Jamie Moyer and the Florida Marlins are becoming more one-sided.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/17/moyer-mows-down-marlins.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/5N4WyVvsm1E/halladay-deal-has-obstacles.htmlThu, 16 Jul 2009 23:10:46 PDT]]>The time that agent Greg Landry spent with his much-coveted client in St. Louis was fleeting. After all, the commitments that go along with being the starting pitcher in the All-Star Game don't usually lend to lots of quiet conversations.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/17/halladay-deal-has-obstacles.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/sTYMRJeDeWI/moyer-howard-lead-phils-past-marlins-4-0.htmlThu, 16 Jul 2009 18:51:28 PDT]]>The mismatches between Jamie Moyer and the Florida Marlins are becoming more one-sided.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/16/moyer-howard-lead-phils-past-marlins-4-0.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/2hOBoISzt-c/howard-becomes-fastest-to-200-hrs.htmlThu, 16 Jul 2009 17:45:04 PDT]]>Ryan Howard has hit his 200th home run, reaching the milestone in fewer games than any player in major league history.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/16/howard-becomes-fastest-to-200-hrs.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/6l3c1KDgjns/a-standup-act.htmlWed, 15 Jul 2009 23:10:54 PDT]]>Phillies' new pitcher Pedro Martinez was witty as he was introduced. He was put on the 15-day disabled list to get a chance to get major-league ready.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/16/a-standup-act.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/9li55Gn_s1M/martinez-ready-for-return-to-phillies-2.htmlWed, 15 Jul 2009 12:45:21 PDT]]>Pedro Martinez promised to put on quite a show when he returns to the majors with the Philadelphia Phillies.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/15/martinez-ready-for-return-to-phillies-2.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/-b-K6hV4YoE/martinez-ready-for-return-to-phillies-1.htmlWed, 15 Jul 2009 11:10:53 PDT]]>Pedro Martinez says he was "too brave" when he pitched hurt his final years in New York, and he's excited about his return to the major leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/15/martinez-ready-for-return-to-phillies-1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/BWVgJCtGoOM/phillies-confirm-signing-of-pedro-martinez.htmlWed, 15 Jul 2009 06:26:34 PDT]]>Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. says three-time Cy Young winner Pedro Martinez has agreed to a contract with the team.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/15/phillies-confirm-signing-of-pedro-martinez.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/PpzOhp7YCw8/pedro-passes-physical-joins-phils.htmlTue, 14 Jul 2009 23:10:59 PDT]]>The 1999 version of Pedro Martinez was responsible for one of the more magical moments in the history of the All-Star Game when he struck out five National League hitters in the Midsummer Classic at Fenway Park.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/15/pedro-passes-physical-joins-phils.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/MKk6tYM0tq4/reports-martinez-close-to-joining-phils.htmlTue, 14 Jul 2009 17:32:24 PDT]]>Pedro Martinez appears to be close to joining the Philadelphia Phillies.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/14/reports-martinez-close-to-joining-phils.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/W_aM-ng2kn8/all-he-does-is-get-people-out.htmlTue, 14 Jul 2009 04:10:00 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - There was this day, while he was at Northwestern University, that J.A. Happ pitched against the University of Iowa and struck out 17 hitters. He doesn't remember much from that game.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/14/all-he-does-is-get-people-out.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/Ejv2Ni2GgfU/pedro-could-sign-today.htmlMon, 13 Jul 2009 23:10:48 PDT]]>Martinez to take physical for Phils.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/14/pedro-could-sign-today.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/-V4casjOiIk/phillies-glad-victorino-stuck-with-it.htmlMon, 13 Jul 2009 23:10:45 PDT]]>Their All-Star center fielder almost gave up the game in 2004.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/14/phillies-glad-victorino-stuck-with-it.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/vGw5xKdA8e0/phillies-like-their-position-at-break-3.htmlMon, 13 Jul 2009 07:04:00 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - Two weekends after the Phillies were chewed out behind closed doors in Toronto, Charlie Manuel called another team meeting the other day. This one served as a friendly reminder to a hot ballclub about to part ways for a few days.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/13/phillies-like-their-position-at-break-3.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/Me5oNINE6DY/howard-ready-to-take-on-pujols.htmlSun, 12 Jul 2009 23:11:26 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - During a break from playing catch before a recent Phillies game, little Darian Howard was asked to predict a winner for the Home Run Derby competition that kicks off the All-Star Game festivities.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/13/howard-ready-to-take-on-pujols.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/Bc5fmS3kcx8/feliz-hits-slam-to-lead-phillies-past-pirates.htmlSun, 12 Jul 2009 13:10:59 PDT]]>Pedro Feliz hit a first-inning grand slam, and J.A. Happ allowed one run over seven innings to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 on Sunday and cap a dominating homestand.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/12/feliz-hits-slam-to-lead-phillies-past-pirates.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/Eksgl1d7X30/howard-hr-highlights-phillies-five-run-9th.htmlSun, 12 Jul 2009 05:31:00 PDT]]>Ryan Howard's tying homer in the ninth helped the Phillies complete a memorable comeback.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/12/howard-hr-highlights-phillies-five-run-9th.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/sa9LbflLP6w/news-and-views-1.htmlSat, 11 Jul 2009 23:50:58 PDT]]>The Roy Halladay game is on, and it would appear to be awfully difficult for the Blue Jays to put the genie back in the bottle on this one.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/12/news-and-views-1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/0bFGmII9p3A/news-and-views.htmlSat, 11 Jul 2009 23:11:16 PDT]]>"I got the numbers. I didn't get the votes."http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/12/news-and-views.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/rd9tVJ7ESso/midsummer-classic-midterm-report.htmlSat, 11 Jul 2009 23:11:15 PDT]]>Does Toronto actually get rid of Roy Halladay? If so, the Phillies have to be aggressive and pay the price for any shot at another ring.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/12/midsummer-classic-midterm-report.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/bqoYMTvImR4/an-incredible-game.htmlSat, 11 Jul 2009 23:11:09 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - Ryan Howard, the Phillies' biggest hero in a comeback win for the ages, was explaining his game-tying, ninth-inning home run to reporters when interrupted by a club official.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/12/an-incredible-game.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/-WKKHhe8pbU/pitching-rumors-have-phillies-players-talking.htmlSat, 11 Jul 2009 23:11:08 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - Another day of no big announcements hasn't stopped the anticipation in the Phillies' clubhouse.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/12/pitching-rumors-have-phillies-players-talking.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/DflmAP1gKKo/astros-claim-coste-on-waivers.htmlFri, 10 Jul 2009 21:00:00 PDT]]>The popular backup catcher has spent all 3 1/2 of his major-league seasons with the Phillies.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/11/astros-claim-coste-on-waivers.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/tVGRksAYbio/werth-picked-as-reserve-to-nl-all-star-team.htmlFri, 10 Jul 2009 21:00:00 PDT]]>The Phillies now have five all-star players, as the right fielder will fill in for injured Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/11/werth-picked-as-reserve-to-nl-all-star-team.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/IV_i2o1XSl0/blanton-keeps-phillies-on-a-roll.htmlFri, 10 Jul 2009 21:00:00 PDT]]>The right-hander pitched 7 1/3 solid innings in a 3-2 win over the Pirates.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/11/blanton-keeps-phillies-on-a-roll.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/YISkeXP2aEM/web-votes-make-victorino-an-all-star.htmlThu, 09 Jul 2009 23:11:22 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - He was his normal chatty self around the cage in the hour and a half as the final votes were tallied. At one point, he was flat on his back, rolling around on the grass along foul territory.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/10/web-votes-make-victorino-an-all-star.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/KSDoOflcXho/werths-hr-streak-continues.htmlThu, 09 Jul 2009 23:11:16 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - When a team sends two outfielders to an All-Star Game and it's barely keeping its head above the .500 mark, it's hard to make an argument that its other starter was robbed.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/10/werths-hr-streak-continues.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/wIZPbEsKncs/rumors-flying-over-martinez.htmlThu, 09 Jul 2009 23:11:14 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - There was plenty Pedro talk at Citizens Bank Park during batting practice and more in the Phillies clubhouse after.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/10/rumors-flying-over-martinez.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/-YoL8NmH39Q/pedro-martinez-says-agent-negotiating-with-phils.htmlThu, 09 Jul 2009 14:56:16 PDT]]>Pedro Martinez says his agent is negotiating with the Philadelphia Phillies, trying to get the pitcher back into the major leagues.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/09/pedro-martinez-says-agent-negotiating-with-phils.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/P3oyGcxA0Yg/phillies-tonight-4.htmlWed, 08 Jul 2009 23:11:32 PDT]]>What: Cincinnati Reds at Phillieshttp://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/09/phillies-tonight-4.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/AAWoX-IXFfY/gm-looks-at-options-to-upgrade-rotation.htmlWed, 08 Jul 2009 23:11:31 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - A few minutes after Charlie Manuel finished a 15-minute afternoon briefing with writers in the Phillies dugout, Ruben Amaro Jr. emerged for a turn in the hot seat.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/09/gm-looks-at-options-to-upgrade-rotation.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/NYFaHanfgAI/victorinos-hopes-down-to-the-wire.htmlWed, 08 Jul 2009 23:11:30 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - Despite five lead changes in two days, Phillies center fielder Shane Victorino remained a close second to San Francisco third baseman Pablo Sandoval for the Final Vote when the latest results for the NL All-Star's last roster spot were announced Wednesday.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/09/victorinos-hopes-down-to-the-wire.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/84x_VM7mG7U/happ-should-be-off-limits.htmlWed, 08 Jul 2009 23:11:24 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - So J.P. Ricciardi, the general manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, has told the world that he is willing to trade Roy Halladay, merely the best pitcher in baseball, and this is supposed to be so simple now for the Phillies.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/09/happ-should-be-off-limits.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/AYaaGfnwME8/lopez-injured-in-phillies-win.htmlWed, 08 Jul 2009 23:11:20 PDT]]>Right-hander hurts shoulder, but Victorino's hit delivers victory over Redshttp://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/09/lopez-injured-in-phillies-win.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/axPg2h-P6UY/ex-mets-star-dykstra-files-for-bankruptcy-in-la.htmlWed, 08 Jul 2009 11:34:44 PDT]]>Former Phillies outfielder Lenny Dykstra has sought bankruptcy protection in Los Angeles, citing more than $31 million in debts.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/08/ex-mets-star-dykstra-files-for-bankruptcy-in-la.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/gF1xWX7QC6M/reds-rally-past-phils.htmlTue, 07 Jul 2009 23:11:24 PDT]]>News that Toronto's Roy Halladay may be on the trading block softened the loss.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/08/reds-rally-past-phils.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/hvfSkUpU3mA/manuel-wont-pitch-position-players.htmlTue, 07 Jul 2009 23:10:44 PDT]]>What: Cincinnati Reds at Phillieshttp://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/08/manuel-wont-pitch-position-players.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/CIrUKgKG1gs/reds-rally-to-beat-phillies-4-3.htmlTue, 07 Jul 2009 19:02:54 PDT]]>Ramon Hernandez hit a tiebreaking RBI single off Brad Lidge in the ninth inning, lifting the Cincinnati Reds to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/07/reds-rally-to-beat-phillies-4-3.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/PZSgKN3pi1I/hawaiian-punch.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2009 23:11:14 PDT]]>Shane Victorino helps his All-Star bid with a huge game in the record-setting blowout of the Reds.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/07/hawaiian-punch.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/ZIxFaUBNlic/source-phillies-plan-to-look-at-martinez.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2009 23:10:46 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA -The scene was a rainy Friday night in the Phillies dugout, just hours after it had become clear that Brett Myers season was over due to a balky hip.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/07/source-phillies-plan-to-look-at-martinez.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/FY53r3YqDmE/ibanez-back-up-and-running-again.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2009 23:10:38 PDT]]>READING - Reading Phillies manager Steve Roadcap took notice when the new guy was one of the first to arrive Monday morning. By 9 a.m., three hours before first pitch and well before most of his teammates-for-a-day, Raul Ibanez's drive from Wayne to FirstEnergy Stadium was complete.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/07/ibanez-back-up-and-running-again.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/7GcJJEV-JnU/ibanez-suffers-more-setbacks-1.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2009 21:00:00 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - The locker room was a lot bigger than the one he spent the past three days in up in Reading.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/07/ibanez-suffers-more-setbacks-1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/cBbDykQI54k/ibanez-still-in-no-shape-for-rehab-stint.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2009 21:00:00 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - The locker room was a lot bigger than the one he spent the past three days in up in Reading.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/07/ibanez-still-in-no-shape-for-rehab-stint.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/m54aQOfX2us/lopezs-arm-lifts-phillies-to-much-needed-win-1.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2009 21:00:00 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - In this somewhat bizarre half-season for the Phillies, it may have been the most unlikely scene.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/07/lopezs-arm-lifts-phillies-to-much-needed-win-1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/nGZIXEj1_dQ/big-first-inning-leads-phillies-over-reds-22-1.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2009 19:02:43 PDT]]>Chase Utley hit a three-run homer and Shane Victorino and Greg Dobbs each had two-run shots during a 10-run first inning, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 22-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/06/big-first-inning-leads-phillies-over-reds-22-1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/H7o036u2fYA/phils-score-10-runs-in-first-inning-against-reds.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2009 17:25:19 PDT]]>The Phillies tied a franchise record with 10 runs in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/06/phils-score-10-runs-in-first-inning-against-reds.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/ojg6Wcv5MrQ/pujols-howard-fielder-and-gonzalez-in-hr-derby.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2009 15:46:05 PDT]]>Former champion Ryan Howard, Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Adrian Gonzalez will represent the National League in the All-Star home run derby next week.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/06/pujols-howard-fielder-and-gonzalez-in-hr-derby.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/6nFpdRIGb3E/phils-pitching-promising-in-series-2.htmlMon, 06 Jul 2009 07:30:00 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA — They picked the National League All-Star Team on Sunday — they being Charlie Manuel and baseball’s players, managers, and ballot-box-stuffing fans — and not a single Phillies pitcher made the squad.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/06/phils-pitching-promising-in-series-2.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/wYbn09OXUng/victorino-hopes-to-join-all-stars.htmlSun, 05 Jul 2009 23:11:01 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - Before and after his post-game interviews, Shane Victorino was texting away on his iPhone.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/06/victorino-hopes-to-join-all-stars.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/h7E80Z-3OjM/sweeping-success.htmlSun, 05 Jul 2009 23:10:45 PDT]]>Getting good pitching and timely hitting, the Phillies took three from their division rival to snap out of a recent funkhttp://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/06/sweeping-success.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/NFQHkbcb8dE/blanton-outpitches-santana-phils-beat-mets-2-0.htmlSun, 05 Jul 2009 13:16:32 PDT]]>Joe Blanton pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning and Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley each homered off Johan Santana, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rival.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/05/blanton-outpitches-santana-phils-beat-mets-2-0.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/EcWNlFjDjoM/moyer-stymies-mets-in-600th-start.htmlSat, 04 Jul 2009 23:11:05 PDT]]>The veteran left-hander grabbed win No. 253 to tie one-time acquaintance Carl Hubbell for 42nd place on the all-time major-league list.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/05/moyer-stymies-mets-in-600th-start.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/UOm-1GNknvo/ibanez-healing-but-not-ready-yet.htmlSat, 04 Jul 2009 23:10:56 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - The latest on Raul Ibanez's health is good and bad.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/05/ibanez-healing-but-not-ready-yet.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/l-H5YcY7Fug/howard-a-long-shot-for-all-star-nod.htmlSat, 04 Jul 2009 23:10:54 PDT]]>First base in the NL is loaded with deserving players.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/05/howard-a-long-shot-for-all-star-nod.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/O9cpj_aOHSg/moyers-strong-start-helps-phillies-beat-mets.htmlSat, 04 Jul 2009 16:04:23 PDT]]>Jamie Moyer fooled hitters with slow stuff, painted the corners and got outs the same way he's been doing it for 23 years and 600 starts.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/04/moyers-strong-start-helps-phillies-beat-mets.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/sBv7eT0Ja98/lopez-sparkles-for-phils-in-first-outing-since-07.htmlFri, 03 Jul 2009 18:48:31 PDT]]>Rodrigo Lopez took a three-hitter into the seventh inning in his first outing in two years, helping the Philadelphia Phillies snap a six-game home losing streak with a 7-2 victory over the New York Mets on Friday night.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/03/lopez-sparkles-for-phils-in-first-outing-since-07.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/i-wTDbkkaj0/braves-complete-sweep-of-phillies-5-2.htmlThu, 02 Jul 2009 19:25:48 PDT]]>Matt Diaz drove in the go-ahead run with an eighth-inning double and the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 5-2 on Thursday night to complete their first home sweep of the Phillies in four years.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/02/braves-complete-sweep-of-phillies-5-2.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/2o-q1tAMH3M/phillies-to-call-up-lopez-to-face-mets.htmlThu, 02 Jul 2009 04:54:00 PDT]]>The Phillies have picked a surprise starting pitcher _ right-hander Rodrigo Lopez _ to open their weekend series against the New York Mets.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/02/phillies-to-call-up-lopez-to-face-mets.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/a3rd3-19kAQ/ibanez-takes-cautious-approach.htmlWed, 01 Jul 2009 23:11:20 PDT]]>The rehabbing Phillies outfielder sat out Wednesday night's game with Reading.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/02/ibanez-takes-cautious-approach.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/Cm68rRkwGGU/jurrjens-braves-shut-down-phils-11-1.htmlWed, 01 Jul 2009 18:53:36 PDT]]>Jair Jurrjens allowed his first hit with two outs in the seventh inning on a night the Atlanta Braves finally gave him some run support, beating the reeling Philadelphia Phillies 11-1 on Wednesday.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/01/jurrjens-braves-shut-down-phils-11-1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/0daZkrFhCdM/prado-lifts-braves-past-phillies-in-10th.htmlWed, 01 Jul 2009 04:42:00 PDT]]>Martin Prado's 10th-inning single triggered a celebration on the field, and was only part of his terrific night.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/01/prado-lifts-braves-past-phillies-in-10th.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/RVM0nmkflKw/rebound-on-the-mound.htmlTue, 30 Jun 2009 23:10:57 PDT]]>The highly-rated prospect Carlos Carrasco has regained his form and could be called up by the Phillies.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/july/01/rebound-on-the-mound.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/RMtwOfMCdHk/phils-bastardo-lands-on-disabled-list.htmlTue, 30 Jun 2009 13:10:17 PDT]]>The Philadelphia Phillies have placed left-hander Antonio Bastardo on the 15-day disabled list with a strained shoulder.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/30/phils-bastardo-lands-on-disabled-list.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/I0xGUah1Jlw/moyer-wins-2nd-straight-phillies-edge-toronto-5-4.htmlMon, 29 Jun 2009 04:36:00 PDT]]>Brad Lidge's knee and Philadelphia's bullpen each faced a big test Sunday. Both came through successfully.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/29/moyer-wins-2nd-straight-phillies-edge-toronto-5-4.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/gBPHRfefLWs/phillies-lhp-bastardo-to-miss-next-start.htmlMon, 29 Jun 2009 04:26:00 PDT]]>Philadelphia left-hander Antonio Bastardo will miss his next start because of a strained shoulder, the team said Sunday.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/29/phillies-lhp-bastardo-to-miss-next-start.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/V3imuQ5wwZc/a-boys-tribute-to-harry-goes-to-the-heart.htmlSun, 28 Jun 2009 23:11:07 PDT]]>One letter from a 13-year-old boy touched Eileen Kalas, Harry Kalas' widow, who sent him a thank-you note.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/29/a-boys-tribute-to-harry-goes-to-the-heart.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/h2FgszmQ_Zg/fan-marks-kalas-grave-with-giant-p.htmlSun, 28 Jun 2009 23:11:04 PDT]]>A Levittown man sneaked the tribute into the cemetery where the Hall of Fame broadcaster is buried.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/29/fan-marks-kalas-grave-with-giant-p.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/RH3qVp6A9VU/mlb-chatter-1.htmlSat, 27 Jun 2009 23:11:33 PDT]]>Normally, we would start giving you all kinds of trade rumors here. But as July approaches this week, there is simply this: nothing is going on. No starting pitchers of note are out there. In fact, it almost seems like the market is shrinking, with Brad Penny now pulled back because of the injury to Daisuke Matsuzaka and the ineffectiveness of John Smoltz on Thursday night. "This is the barest market I've ever seen," said one veteran observer. "There is literally nothing out there and I can't see anything shaking free."http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/28/mlb-chatter-1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/eKqXDz1apE4/best-of-the-worst.htmlSat, 27 Jun 2009 23:11:09 PDT]]>The inconsistent Phillies remain on top of lowly National League East.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/28/best-of-the-worst.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/kZTllQFQC-s/werth-homers-twice-phillies-rout-blue-jays-10-0.htmlSat, 27 Jun 2009 12:52:49 PDT]]>J.A. Happ pitched a five-hit shutout, Jayson Werth homered twice and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0 Saturday.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/27/werth-homers-twice-phillies-rout-blue-jays-10-0.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/dh4tV5VhWOA/phillies-player-in-confrontation-with-fan.htmlSat, 27 Jun 2009 12:40:46 PDT]]>The Philadelphia Phillies confirmed Saturday that one of their players was involved in a confrontation with a fan following Thursday's game at the Tampa Bay Rays.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/27/phillies-player-in-confrontation-with-fan.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/5dIJhypBd0w/drabek-to-play-in-all-star-futures-game.htmlFri, 26 Jun 2009 21:00:00 PDT]]>Class AA right-hander to be joined by lefty Flande in St. Louishttp://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/27/drabek-to-play-in-all-star-futures-game.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/DxEPidgI-Hc/slumping-phils-fall-again.htmlFri, 26 Jun 2009 21:00:00 PDT]]>TORONTO - Ricky Romero held Philadelphia hitless for six innings and Aaron Hill hit a two-run double in the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-1 victory over the slumping Phillies on Friday night.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/27/slumping-phils-fall-again.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/ShndZWl3y3U/struggling-rollins-not-to-start-at-least-2-games.htmlThu, 25 Jun 2009 23:18:00 PDT]]>Struggling Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins will be out of the starting lineup at least two games.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/26/struggling-rollins-not-to-start-at-least-2-games.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/BgpTRbXGkoI/phillies-bastardo-injured-against-rays.htmlThu, 25 Jun 2009 23:10:00 PDT]]>Philadelphia rookie left-hander Antonio Bastardo left Thursday night's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fourth inning because of a sprained pitching shoulder.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/26/phillies-bastardo-injured-against-rays.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/u-LyupkkU-U/aybar-leads-rays-past-phillies.htmlThu, 25 Jun 2009 23:10:00 PDT]]>Willy Aybar homered and drove in three runs as a replacement for an injured Evan Longoria on Thursday night, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 10-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies in the decisive game of a rematch of last year's World Series teams.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/26/aybar-leads-rays-past-phillies.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/HKnRN-QO-2A/lidge-expected-to-return-thursday.htmlWed, 24 Jun 2009 23:10:00 PDT]]>Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/25/lidge-expected-to-return-thursday.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/tyvk3OBE8Qw/rays-even-series-rematch-with-phillies-1.htmlWed, 24 Jun 2009 23:10:00 PDT]]>Pat Burrell conceded he felt pretty good, though not necessarily because ending the longest homerless drought of his career helped Tampa Bay take down his old team.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/25/rays-even-series-rematch-with-phillies-1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/nPGxLiWV3Z4/rays-even-series-rematch-with-phillies.htmlWed, 24 Jun 2009 19:03:58 PDT]]>Matt Garza shut down Philadelphia's offense and ex-Phillies slugger Pat Burrell homered for the first time in over two months to help Tampa Bay beat his former team 7-1 on Wednesday night.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/24/rays-even-series-rematch-with-phillies.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/Dxzt3DfSyB8/phillies-win-opener-of-series-rematch.htmlWed, 24 Jun 2009 03:04:00 PDT]]>Chase Utley homered and drove in four runs Tuesday night, helping the Philadelphia Phillies rout the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 in the first regular season meeting between the teams since last year's World Series.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/24/phillies-win-opener-of-series-rematch.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/EGcM70pZMok/howard-back-in-lineup.htmlWed, 24 Jun 2009 03:00:00 PDT]]>Phillies slugger Ryan Howard is in the starting lineup as the designated hitter for Tuesday night's game at Tampa Bay after being hospitalized over the weekend with acute sinusitis.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/24/howard-back-in-lineup.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/s5XQoLGkfOY/phillies-need-to-get-heads-in-game-2.htmlTue, 23 Jun 2009 05:55:00 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - Ninety minutes after the Phillies had found a new yet still excruciating way to lose a game at Citizens Bank Park, their clubhouse was empty and quiet Sunday until Shane Victorino bounded through a doorway.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/23/phillies-need-to-get-heads-in-game-2.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/04JC_W7Bmyk/call-em-the-road-warriors.htmlMon, 22 Jun 2009 23:10:48 PDT]]>Phillies hope 10 days away from home will right their ship.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/23/call-em-the-road-warriors.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/n1sS3lo6LoY/phillies-eager-to-hit-the-road-after-1-8-homestand.htmlMon, 22 Jun 2009 13:15:09 PDT]]>Being home hasn't been much fun for the Philadelphia Phillies.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/22/phillies-eager-to-hit-the-road-after-1-8-homestand.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/aklHAWiuYCQ/pujols-moves-past-utley-as-top-nl-vote-getter.htmlMon, 22 Jun 2009 11:11:21 PDT]]>Albert Pujols has edged past Chase Utley for the race to be the National League's top All-Star vote-getter.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/22/pujols-moves-past-utley-as-top-nl-vote-getter.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/akYygag8Y-Y/howard-could-return-to-phillies-lineup-tuesday.htmlMon, 22 Jun 2009 09:36:43 PDT]]>Phillies slugger Ryan Howard could return to the lineup Tuesday at Tampa Bay after being hospitalized over the weekend with flu symptoms.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/22/howard-could-return-to-phillies-lineup-tuesday.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/IN77aZqiqHg/ill-howard-may-miss-more-games.htmlSun, 21 Jun 2009 23:10:56 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - Not long after Ryan Howard came out of a sick bed to hit a big home run Saturday night, the Phillies' slugger was back in a sick bed on Sunday.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/22/ill-howard-may-miss-more-games.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/ddfN2jCg3E4/six-and-tired.htmlSun, 21 Jun 2009 23:10:51 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - Jimmy Rollins, covered in dirt from a head-first slide into first base that followed a nifty spin move inside the foul line, looked up to umpire Larry Vanover in disbelief.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/22/six-and-tired.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/bDqpCK_RhUQ/roberts-leads-orioles-past-phillies-again-2-1.htmlSun, 21 Jun 2009 13:23:38 PDT]]>Brian Roberts had the decisive hit for the second straight game, a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles completed a three-game sweep of the slumping Philadelphia Phillies with a 2-1 victory Sunday.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/21/roberts-leads-orioles-past-phillies-again-2-1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/DGzOBJsnAlQ/phillies-1b-ryan-howard-released-from-hospital.htmlSun, 21 Jun 2009 11:54:43 PDT]]>Ryan Howard was released from the hospital Sunday but was not expected to play for the Philadelphia Phillies against Baltimore.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/21/phillies-1b-ryan-howard-released-from-hospital.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/nz8aN_SotRM/madson-blows-save-as-phils-drop-fifth-straight.htmlSat, 20 Jun 2009 23:11:24 PDT]]>The interim closer surrendered two homers in a loss to the Orioles.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/21/madson-blows-save-as-phils-drop-fifth-straight.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/a62FhnX0nBk/manuel-is-lastest-victim-of-injury-bug.htmlSat, 20 Jun 2009 23:11:23 PDT]]>PHILADELPHIA - Late into one of the Phillies' worst homestands ever at Citizens Bank Park, Charlie Manuel showed up for work Saturday sporting a brace on his left wrist.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/21/manuel-is-lastest-victim-of-injury-bug.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/I2Ar0AUyBrs/phillies-june-swoon-continues-1.htmlSat, 20 Jun 2009 21:00:00 PDT]]>A 7-2 loss to the Orioles left them 1-6 during their current homestand, and reduced their National League East lead to two games.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/21/phillies-june-swoon-continues-1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Phillies/~3/Sjs8a0I76Bg/roberts-2-run-homer-leads-os-over-phillies-6-5.htmlSat, 20 Jun 2009 19:01:24 PDT]]>Brian Roberts hit a two-run homer with two outs in the ninth off fill-in closer Ryan Madson, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 Saturday night.http://www.phillyburbs.com/news/news_details/article/124/2009/june/20/roberts-2-run-homer-leads-os-over-phillies-6-5.html