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IronPigs blank Norfolk 4-0 behind Valdes, bullpen

By Jeff Schuler , Of The Morning Call — Sat, 25 May 2013 03:17:33 GMT

Four pitchers combine on a 4-0 shutout. Three relievers strand five baserunners.

Isn't it amazing what a little pitching can do for a team?

Yankees top Rays 9-4

The Sports Xchange — Sat, 25 May 2013 02:28:00 GMT

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - The New York Yankees scratched and clawed their way to a 9-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, with the only long ball surprisingly belonging to Brett Gardner.

Nats top Phillies 5-2 in series opener

By Elliott Smith, The Sports Xchange — Sat, 25 May 2013 02:19:00 GMT

WASHINGTON - Steve Lombardozzi had three hits and Jordan Zimmermann became the National League's first eight-game winner as Washington used a big fifth inning to beat Philadelphia 5-2 on Friday in the teams' first meeting of the season.

HOG BLOG: Ruf late scratch with hand injury

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:48:00 GMT

Rain forces postponement of six PIAA District 11 baseball playoff games

By Nick Fierro, Of The Morning Call — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:00:09 GMT

The PIAA District 11 4A, 3A and 2A baseball semifinals scheduled for today have been moved to Saturday at the same time due to inclement weather.

Teams, players combine to raise funds for Oklahoma tornado victims

From Call staff reports — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

IronPigs first baseman Josh Fields and his wife are teaming up with the organization to raise funds to help the victims of the tornadoes that devastated the Oklahoma City region earlier this week.

Martin leads IronPigs past Norfolk

By Jeff Schuler , Of The Morning Call — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:53:00 GMT

Minimize, not maximize.

Phillies put Utley on the DL

By Mandy Housenick, Of The Morning Call — Fri, 24 May 2013 03:04:00 GMT

They call up the IronPigs' Michael Martinez after his game Thursday night.

In one breath, Ruben Amaro Jr. said the Phillies would be "cautious" with Chase Utley's Grade 1 oblique strain, which sent him to the disabled list Thursday night.

IRONPIGS NOTEBOOK: Stutes, Aumont change places

By Jeff Schuler , Of The Morning Call — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:43:38 GMT

The Phillies call up Michael Stutes and send Phillippe Aumont back to the IronPigs.

It's been a busy month for IronPigs clubhouse manager Jason Ross.

PHILLIES FILES: A bullpen in need of help calls on Stutes

By Mandy Housenick, Of The Morning Call — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:14:00 GMT

Maybe this latest move will help straighten things out in the bullpen. It's worth a shot.

Lee blanks Marlins for complete-game shutout

Thu, 23 May 2013 02:19:00 GMT

MIAMI -- Since the beginning of the 2012 season, Cliff Lee has received the third-lowest run support average of any MLB starter, receiving an average of 3.34 runs per start.

PHILLIES FILES: These injuries shouldn't be surprising … to anyone

By Mandy Housenick, Of The Morning Call — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:10:05 GMT

Is anyone really surprised with all these injuries facing the Phillies?

PHILLIES FILES: Two pitching greats to be honored Alumni Weekend

By Mandy Housenick, Of The Morning Call — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:40:00 GMT

Two pitchers from two of the most memorable Phillies teams in the last 20 years will be honored during Alumni Weekend in August at Citizens Bank Park.

IronPigs thump Rochester again

By Jeff Schuler , Of The Morning Call — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:29:43 GMT

Veteran lefty Greg Smith allows four singles in 5 2/3 scoreless innings of a 9-2 win.

Greg Smith would probably like to forget the first — and before Tuesday night, the only — time in his career he worked on three days' rest.

Phillies bounce back with 7-3 win over Marlins

Wed, 22 May 2013 02:36:00 GMT

MIAMI -- Ryan Howard scored the tiebreaking run in the sixth inning and added a two-run single in the seventh to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins Tuesday night in front of 13,996 at Marlins Park.

Orioles beat Yankees with walk-off home run in 10 t h

By Jeff Seidel, The Sports Xchange — Wed, 22 May 2013 02:28:00 GMT

BALTIMORE -- Nate McLouth led off the bottom of the 10th inning with a home run off Vidal Nuno, and the Baltimore Orioles snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the New York Yankees,.

Yankees, Manchester City launch new MLS team

By Simon Evans, Reuters — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:09:12 GMT

MIAMI — Manchester City and the New York Yankees have formed a new Major League Soccer team to play in New York City from 2015, the organisations said on Tuesday.

IronPigs bounce back to thump Rochester, 14-5

By Jeff Schuler , Of The Morning Call — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:38:32 GMT

One night after almost being no-hit, Lehigh Valley builds a 9-1 lead after three innings behind Pete Orr and Josh Fields.

Perhaps Dave Brundage should have a meeting more often.

Phillies drop one to lowly Marlins 5-1

Tue, 21 May 2013 02:22:00 GMT

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The MRI line is growing for the Phillies

By Mandy Housenick, Of The Morning Call — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:44:00 GMT

Cloyd getting another chance to prove himself.

PHILADELPHIA — The final score and the way the Phillies won Sunday afternoon was encouraging.

IronPigs avoid no-hitter in 11-0 loss to Rochester

By Jeff Schuler , Of The Morning Call — Mon, 20 May 2013 03:41:00 GMT

Steve Susdorf ends Kyle Gibson's bid with two outs in eighth. Later, Dave Brundage confirms Adam Morgan will miss his start Monday.

It really wouldn't have mattered if Tom Cochran and the IronPigs bullpen came out Sunday and held Rochester to a run.

PHILLIES FILES: The injury updates keep growing

By Mandy Housenick, Of The Morning Call — Sun, 19 May 2013 21:46:12 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — Sunday's game ended on a high note for the Phillies.

HOG BLOG: Brundage vague about Adam Morgans' next start on Monday

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:33:15 GMT

PHILLIES FILES: Ruiz leaves with hamstring strain

By Mandy Housenick, Of The Morning Call — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:15:08 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — At first, it looked like maybe it was just a charley horse.

PHILLIES FILES: Michael Young talks about starting at first base

By Mandy Housenick, Of The Morning Call — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:22:43 GMT

PHILADELPHIA — Michael Young has played even better than expected as the Phillies' full-time third baseman.