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Chase Utley, 2B, Philadelphia PhilliesHot off the Wire Fantasy Sports NewsMLB | NL Silver Slugger Awards announced Tom Singer, of MLB.com, reports the National League Silver Slugger Award winners have been announced. The winners were: Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley, Washington Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman, Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp, St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols, Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez, Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun, Los Angeles Dodgers OF Andre Ethier, Atlanta Braves C Brian McCann and Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano. Phillies | Utley ties Jackson's World Series homer mark The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley hit two home runs in Game 5 of the World Series Monday, Nov. 2, which tied him with Reggie Jackson for most in a World Series, with five. Jackson accomplished his mark in 1977. Phillies | Utley reaches base again in Game 2 The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley walked in the second inning of Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 29, and has reached base in a record 27 straight playoff games since going 0-for-4 in his debut in 2007. Phillies | Utley makes history with homers According to Washington Post columnist Thomas Boswell, Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley joins New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth as the only players to hit two home runs in one World Series game off a left-handed pitcher. Phillies | Utley homers twice in Game 1 The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley hit two solo home runs in a winning effort in Game 1 of the World Series Wednesday, Oct. 28. He was 0-for-7 with five strikeouts in his career against New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia heading into the game. Utley also set a playoff record by safely reaching base in his 26th straight game. Phillies | Utley said he's not playing hurt The Philadelphia Inquirer's Matt Gelb reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley said he isn't playing hurt, but also said he wouldn't disclose if he was hurt. Utley fouled a pitch off his right foot late in the season, but he said he was fine. MLB | 2009 NL All-Stars announced SportingNews.com reports The Sporting News announced its list of 2009 National League All-Stars Thursday, Oct. 22. The list includes St. Louis Cardinals C Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols, Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley, Arizona Diamondbacks 3B Mark Reynolds, Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez, Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun, Los Angeles Dodgers OF Matt Kemp, Philadelphia Phillies OF Jayson Werth, San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum and St. Louis Cardinals RP Ryan Franklin. Phillies | Perlozzo: Utley not injured The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports Philadelphia Phillies infield coach Sam Perlozzo said 2B Chase Utley isn't injured. There have been rumors that Utley has been hiding an injury after he made two throwing errors in the first two NLCS games. Phillies | Utley ties postseason record The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley reached base in his 25th straight playoff game in Game 5 of the NLCS Wednesday, Oct. 21, to tie a major league record. Phillies | Utley admits he was fatigued The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley admits he was fatigued late this season. He hit .204 in September. Phillies | Three sit The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins, 2B Chase Utley and 1B Ryan Howard were rested Sunday, Oct. 4. Phillies | Utley, Rollins, Werth each record 20 homers and steals MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports that Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley, SS Jimmy Rollins and OF Jayson Werth have become the first trio in franchise history to have 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases in the same season. Phillies | Utley struggling The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley went 0-for-2 Saturday, Oct. 3, and is hitless in his last 15 at-bats. Phillies | Utley receiving day off Thursday MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley is taking the day off Thursday, Oct. 1. Phillies | Utley makes history The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley became the 10th player in team history to record 20 steals and 20 home runs in the same season. He has stolen 23 straight bases, including two last year. Phillies | Have four players with 30 home runs The Associated Press reports the Philadelphia Phillies have four players with more than 30 home runs after OF Raul Ibanez hit his 29th and 30th home runs of the year Tuesday, Sept. 8. 2B Chase Utley also hit his 30th of the season. 1B Ryan Howard has 38 homers and OF Jayson Werth hit his 32nd during the contest. It was Ibanez's fourth multi-homer game of the year. He finished 3-for-4 and is hitting .463 with eight home runs and 20 RBIs this year against the Washington Nationals. He is 7-for-10 in his career against Nationals SP John Lannan. Phillies | Utley in starting lineup Sunday Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (foot) is in the starting lineup Sunday, Sept. 6, against the Houston Astros, according to Yahoo! Sports. Phillies | Utley day-to-day Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (foot) suffered a sore right foot during his first at-bat Friday, Sept. 5, against the Houston Astros, when he fouled a ball off of it, according to The Associated Press. He was held out of the game as a precautionary measure Saturday, Sept. 6, and is listed as day-to-day. IF Miguel Cairo started in Utley's place. Phillies | Utley steals base Tuesday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley stole his 20th straight base Tuesday, Sept. 1, dating back to last season. He has 17 thefts this year. Phillies | Utley goes yard Wednesday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley hit his 27th home run in a winning effort Wednesday, Aug. 26. Phillies | Utley goes yard Wednesday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley hit his 25th home run of the season Wednesday, Aug. 19. Phillies | Utley hit by pitch Wednesday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley was hit by his 100th career pitch Wednesday, Aug. 5. Phillies | Four marquee players homer Sunday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins, 2B Chase Utley, 1B Ryan Howard and OF Raul Ibanez all hit two-run home runs Sunday, July 26. Phillies | Utley slumping Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley has two hits in his last 20 at-bats, according to Ray Parrillo of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Phillies | Utley hits tiebreaking RBI single Friday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the 12th inning Friday, July 17, to help give the team a 6-5 win over the Florida Marlins and extend their winning streak to seven games. Utley finished the game 2-for-6 with a homer, three RBIs and two runs scored. MLB | NL starting lineup announced MLB.com reports the National League's starting lineup for the 2009 All-Star Game is as follows: Florida Marlins SS Hanley Ramirez, Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley, St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols, Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun, Phillies OF Raul Ibanez, New York Mets 3B David Wright, Phillies OF Shane Victorino, Cardinals C Yadier Molina and San Francisco Giants SP Tim Lincecum. Phillies | Have four players with 20 or more home runs David Gurian-Peck, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies have four players with 20 or more home runs this season. 2B Chase Utley and OF Jayson Werth each hit their 20th home runs of the year Thursday, July 9, joining 1B Ryan Howard and OF Raul Ibanez. The Phillies are just the second team in major league history to have four players with 20 or more home runs before the All-Star break. The Toronto Blue Jays were the other team to accomplish the feat in 2000. Phillies | Utley hits inside-the-park home run Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley hit an inside-the-park home run in the third inning Thursday, July 9. It was the second time in Utley's career that he hit an inside-the-park home run, with both coming against the Cincinnati Reds. Phillies | Four on pace for power seasons Phillies.MLB.com reports four Philadelphia Phillies players (1B Ryan Howard, 2B Chase Utley, OF Raul Ibanez and OF Jayson Werth) are on pace for seasons of 35-plus homers and 100-plus RBIs. Phillies | Utley homers Monday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley was 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBIs and one run scored Monday, July 6. Phillies | Rollins, Utley homer Sunday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins and 2B Chase Utley each hit solo home runs Sunday, July 5. Rollins finished the game 2-for-3 while Utley went 1-for-2 against the New York Mets. Phillies | Three players named to All-Star team Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley, OF Raul Ibanez and 1B Ryan Howard have been named to the National League All-Star team, according to MLB.com. Utley and Ibanez were voted into the starting lineup. Cardinals | Pujols passes Utley in All-Star balloting The Associated Press reports St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols has edged past Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley for the race to be the National League's top All-Star vote-getter. In results of fan voting released Monday, June 22, Pujols reclaimed the top spot with 2,934,794 votes to Utley's 2,922,796. Phillies | Utley homers twice Wednesday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley hit two home runs in a winning effort Wednesday, June 10. It was his third home run in the last two days. Utley now has 15 home runs this year. Phillies | Utley, Howard hit consecutive homers Monday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley and 1B Ryan Howard hit back-to-back home runs Monday, June 1, in a 5-3 win over the San Diego Padres. Phillies | Utley out of Sunday lineup Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley did not start the Sunday, May 24, game against the New York Yankees, according to The Associated Press, because left-handed hitters were batting .136 against Yankees SP CC Sabathia. Utley entered the game in the ninth inning, replacing 2B starter Eric Bruntlett. Phillies | Utley goes yard Thursday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley hit a home run and drove in four runs in a win Thursday, May 21. Phillies | Utley, Werth have two homers against Lannan MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley and OF Jayson Werth both have two home runs in their careers against Washington Nationals SP John Lannan. Phillies | Utley feasting on lefties Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley is batting .433 (13-for-30) against left-handed hurlers this season. Phillies | Victorino could lead off again Wednesday Paul Hagen, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Shane Victorino could bat leadoff again Wednesday, May 13, while facing a left-handed pitcher. 2B Chase Utley will likely bat second with OF Jayson Werth third and SS Jimmy Rollins fifth. Phillies | Utley has two homers against Pelfrey MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley has two home runs and six RBIs in 12 career at-bats against New York Mets SP Mike Pelfrey. Phillies | Utley back in lineup Wednesday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (foot) was back in the lineup Wednesday, May 6. Phillies | Feliz, Utley have not fared well against Santana MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Pedro Feliz and 2B Chase Utley have not fared well in the last five seasons against New York Mets SP Johan Santana. Feliz is .167 with one RBI in 18 at-bats and Utley is batting .167 with one home run and one RBI in 18 at-bats. Phillies | Utley will not undergo MRI Scott Lauber, of The Courier-Post, reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (foot) will not undergo an MRI or diagnostic tests on his foot unless the bruise becomes worse. Phillies | Utley good to go for Wednesday The Wilmington Journal's Scott Lauber reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (foot) is expected to start Wednesday, May 6. Phillies | Utley sits out Tuesday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (foot) was not in the lineup Tuesday, May 5, with a bone bruise in his right foot. IF Miguel Cairo started at second base in place of Utley. Phillies | Utley held out of lineup Saturday with leg injury Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (leg) did not start Saturday, May 2, against the New York Mets, but flied out as a pinch-hitter, according to The Associated Press. Phillies | Utley goes deep Friday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley smashed his eighth home run of the season in a losing effort Friday, May 1. Phillies | Utley has two homers against Pelfrey MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley has two home runs and six RBIs in 11 at-bats against New York Mets SP Mike Pelfrey. Phillies | Utley, Victorino struggle against Olsen MLB.com reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley and OF Shane Victorino have both struggled against Washington Nationals SP Scott Olsen in their careers. Utley is .167 with two home runs and five RBIs in 24 at-bats and Victorino is .125 in 16 career at-bats against Olsen. | Feature LinksFantasy Football Weekly Playbook FREE Fantasy Baseball
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