Phillies | Roy Halladay unsure about next start

Sun, 27 May 2012 14:29:17 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay (shoulder) said he is not sure if he will be able to make his next start. He believes he will be examined Tuesday, May 29, and will allow the doctors determine his availability.

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Phillies | Roy Halladay bothered by sore shoulder

Sun, 27 May 2012 12:32:23 -0700

Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay (shoulder) left the game Sunday, May 27, against the St. Louis Cardinals, as a precautionary measure because of right shoulder soreness.

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Phillies | Roy Halladay leaves game Sunday with undisclosed injury

Sun, 27 May 2012 12:06:08 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay (undisclosed) left his start against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, May 27, after two innings, with an undisclosed injury. He allowed four runs on four hits before leaving the game, with one walk and no strikeouts. RP Joe Savery replaced Halladay on the mound.

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Phillies | Carlos Ruiz returns to action Sunday

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:02:22 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz was given the day off Saturday, May 26, against the St. Louis Cardinals. He is back in the starting lineup Sundau, May 27.

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Phillies | Kyle Kendrick tosses shutout Saturday

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:01:35 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Kyle Kendrick (1-4) threw his first career shutout Saturday, May 26, against the St. Louis Cardinals. He allowed seven hits over nine innings and recorded four strikeouts.

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Phillies | Raul Valdes earns win Friday

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:30:33 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies RP Raul Valdes (2-0) allowed one hit over one scoreless inning in a victory over the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, May 25, with one walk and two strikeouts. It was his second victory in as many days.

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Phillies | Jonathan Papelbon remains perfect in save opportunities

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:30:26 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies RP Jonathan Papelbon earned his 14th save in as many opportunities Friday, May 25, against the St. Louis Cardinals. He struck out one batter in one scoreless inning.

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Phillies | Cliff Lee hurls quality start Friday

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:22:54 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee allowed three runs on eight hits over seven innings in a no-decision against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, May 25, with three walks and seven strikeouts.

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Phillies | Hunter Pence trying to be more patient

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:59:09 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies OF Hunter Pence said he has been working on being more patient during at-bats and he has been walked at least once in each of the last seven games. He had only walked six times in the previous 16 games.

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Phillies | Manager fine with Carlos Ruiz batting fourth

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:46:08 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said he has no problems with having C Carlos Ruiz batting fourth in the starting lineup because he has been getting hits for the team this season and they are having trouble scoring runs. Ruiz was batting cleanup for the third straight time Friday, May 25.

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Phillies | Trying Domonic Brown out at CF

Fri, 25 May 2012 17:45:34 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies OF Domonic Brown has played center field in each of his last two games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley because the team wanted to see if he could handle the position.

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Phillies | Roy Halladay not himself

Fri, 25 May 2012 10:57:15 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Roy Halladay averaged 40 fastballs per game during the 2010 season, and he threw just 14 in his ugly start against the Washington Nationals Tuesday, May 22. "I've never, ever seen him pitch like that - not since the Blue Jays sent him back to the minor leagues (in 2000). He had no command of his fastball, and he didn't even want to use his fastball. I've never seen his command that off or his pitch selection that bad." Halladay continues to say that he is completely healthy.

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Phillies | Ryan Howard takes live BP

Fri, 25 May 2012 07:30:33 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard (Achilles') took live batting practice against extended spring training pitchers Thursday, May 24.

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Phillies | Chase Utley takes grounders

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:05:36 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (knee), who hasn't played a game this season because of chronic tendonitis in his knees, took some ground balls before the game Thursday, May 24. Utley rejoined the team on May 5. There still is no timetable for his return.

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Phillies | Cliff Lee tries again for first victory

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:01:51 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee (0-2) is still winless on the season despite giving up two runs or fewer in four of his six starts and holding a 2.66 ERA. In his last outing, though, Lee gave up five runs in seven innings against the Boston Red Sox. Lee pitches Friday, May 25, against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Phillies | Bullpen pitching well

Thu, 24 May 2012 18:40:49 -0700

The Philadelphia Phillies bullpen has posted a 1.23 ERA and has held opponents to a .140 batting average over the last six games. The bullpen has struck out 20 batters and walked one in that span.

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Phillies | Vance Worley plays catch

Thu, 24 May 2012 17:40:48 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Vance Worley (elbow) played catch before the team's game Thursday, May 24, and did not report any pain. He is scheduled to play catch again Friday, May 25.

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Phillies | Jimmy Rollins activated from paternity list

Thu, 24 May 2012 12:09:35 -0700

The Philadelphia Phillies have activated SS Jimmy Rollins from the paternity list Thursday, May 24, and will be available for their game Thursday.

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Phillies | Erik Kratz optioned

Thu, 24 May 2012 09:12:50 -0700

The Philadelphia Phillies optioned C Erik Kratz to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday, May 23, to make room for SS Jimmy Rollins, who will return from the paternity list Thursday, May 24.

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Phillies | Jimmy Rollins due back today

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:25:03 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins is due to return to the team Thursday, May 24.

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Phillies | Cole Hamels deals

Thu, 24 May 2012 05:21:33 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels allowed four hits and three walks in eight shutout innings and struck out eight to beat the Washington Nationals Wednesday, May 23.

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Phillies | Execution of pitching hampers Roy Halladay

Thu, 24 May 2012 01:00:11 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee says that there could be a number of factors for SP Roy Halladay's slow start, but Dubee said Halladay still has the stuff that could make him a big winner. "There might be a tick difference in his velocity but it's the consistent execution of the pitches," Dubee said. "He is just not completing his delivery as he has in the past for whatever reason."

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Phillies | Carlos Ruiz gets the gate

Tue, 22 May 2012 22:12:34 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz was ejected Tuesday, May 22, against the Washington Nationals for arguing balls and strikes.

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Phillies | No Tommy John for Vance Worley

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:20:07 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Vance Worley (elbow) will not need to undergo Tommy John surgery after receiving a second opinion on his arm. However, he'll have to pitch the rest of the year with a bone chip in his elbow.

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Phillies | Jimmy Rollins put on paternity list

Tue, 22 May 2012 08:13:50 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins was placed on the paternity leave list, and C Erik Kratz was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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Phillies | Placido Polanco returns

Tue, 22 May 2012 05:29:31 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies 3B Placido Polanco (knee) returned to the lineup Monday, May 21.

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Phillies | Vance Worley to meet with specialist

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:42:37 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Vance Worley (elbow) was scheduled to meet with Dr. James Andrews Monday, May 21, to have his elbow examined. The visit is said to be precautionary.

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Phillies | Jimmy Rollins not available Monday

Mon, 21 May 2012 13:42:00 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins will not be available Monday, May 21, because his wife had a child Sunday, May 20.

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Phillies | Cliff Lee has worst showing of year

Sun, 20 May 2012 22:42:43 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Cliff Lee turned in his worst outing of the season Sunday, May 20, against the Boston Red Sox. He allowed five runs and nine hits, both season highs, over seven innings. He walked one and struck out six in just his sixth start. He is still winless in two decisions.

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Phillies | Placido Polanco could play Sunday

Sat, 19 May 2012 13:26:56 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies 3B Placido Polanco (knee) did some pregame running Saturday, May 19, and could return to the lineup against the Boston Red Sox as soon as Sunday, May 20. However, he is still experiencing some soreness.

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