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Team Notebook: Philadelphia PhilliesPhillies | Interested in Wang SI.com's Jon Heyman posted on his Twitter page that the Philadelphia Phillies are interested in trading for New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang. Phillies | Ibanez day-to-day MLB.com's Todd Zolecki posted on his Twitter page that Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez (groin) will not begin his rehab assignment Friday, July 3, and might not at all this weekend. He is listed as day-to-day and will meet with a doctor Friday. Phillies | Myers moved to 60-day DL MLB.com's Todd Zolecki posted on his Twitter page that the Philadelphia Phillies moved SP Brett Myers (hip) to the 60-day disabled list Friday, July 3. Phillies | Taschner designated for assignment MLB.com's Todd Zolecki posted on his Twitter page that the Philadelphia Phillies designated RP Jack Taschner for assignment Friday, July 3. Phillies | Lopez recalled The Sports Network reports the Philadelphia Phillies recalled SP Rodrigo Lopez Friday, July 3. Phillies | Ibanez hoping to return Monday The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez (groin) is hoping to return Monday, July 6. Phillies | Stealing successfully Phillies.MLB.com's Todd Zolecki reports the Philadelphia Phillies lead the National League with an 80 percent stolen base percentage. They are 52-for-65 in steal attempts and have stolen 30 of the last 35 successfully. Phillies | Myers could return as a reliever The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports the Philadelphia Phillies SP Brett Myers (hip) could return as a reliever as it would significantly speed up his return. He has been cleared to begin a throwing program in two weeks. Phillies | Madson takes loss Thursday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Ryan Madson fell to 2-4 on the year after he allowed three earned runs off three hits over one inning of work Thursday, July 2. Phillies | Rollins records two hits Thursday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins was 2-for-4 Thursday, July 2, to end a career-worst 0-for-28 streak. A single in the third inning was his first hit since June 18. Phillies | Happ solid Thursday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.A. Happ threw seven innings Thursday, July 2, but did not factor into the decision. Happ allowed two earned runs off seven hits and two walks while striking out five. Phillies | Condrey update The Philadelphia Inquirer's David Murphy reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Clay Condrey (oblique) played long toss from 120 feet Wednesday, July 1, but hasn't thrown off a mound yet. Phillies | Eyre update The Philadelphia Daily News' Paul Hagen reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Scott Eyre (calf) made a rehab appearance at Double-A Reading Wednesday, July 1, and will make another one Friday, July 3. He's expected to return Sunday, July 5. Phillies | Ibanez pushed back a day The Philadelphia Daily News' Paul Hagen reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez (groin) will begin his rehab assignment Thursday, July 2, or the following day at Double-A Reading. "We decided to push it back a day or two, or whatever," Ibanez said. "We're just kind of playing it safe." Phillies | Lopez to start Friday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Rodrigo Lopez will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to start against the New York Mets Friday, July 3. Phillies | Rollins hitless Wednesday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins went 0-for-3 with a walk Wednesday, July 1. He has no hits in his last 27 at-bats and is hitting just .205 this year. Phillies | Hamels roughed up Wednesday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels (4-5) gave up seven runs in five innings against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, July 1, to take the loss. He has failed to get through the fifth inning in two straight losses. Hamels allowed nine hits to raise his ERA to 4.98 on the year. Phillies | Ibanez unlikely to be back this weekend MLB.com's Todd Zolecki posted on his Twitter page that Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez (groin) is unlikely to return to the team this weekend. He also will not play for Double-A Reading Wednesday, July 1. Phillies | Ibanez to begin rehab assignment The Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports the Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez (groin) will begin a rehab assignment at Double-A Reading Wednesday, July 1. The team would like to get him 12 at-bats before he returns, and it's unlikely he'll return Friday, July 3. Phillies | Mazone acquired The Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports the Philadelphia Phillies acquired P Brian Mazone from the Los Angeles Dodgers for future considerations. He'll report Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Phillies | Several candidates for Friday start Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Drew Carpenter, SP Carlos Carrasco, P Kyle Kendrick and P Rodrigo Lopez are candidates to start Friday, July 3. Phillies | Rollins back in lineup Tuesday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins is back in the team's lineup in the leadoff spot Tuesday, June 30, after sitting out the team's last four games. Phillies | Happ to start Thursday MLB.com's Todd Zolecki posted on his Twitter page that Philadelphia Phillies SP J.A. Happ will start against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, July 2. Phillies | Happ could start Thursday David Murphy, of the Philadelphia Daily News, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.A. Happ could be called on to start Thursday, July 2. Phillies | Having trouble finding pitching ESPN.com reports Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said the team hasn't had much luck in their quest for pitching. "We have interest in a lot of guys and we have talked to several teams about pitching across the board," Amaro said. "But a lot of it just depends on which pitching becomes available. And if they do become available, if we have the right fits for them." Phillies | Escalona recalled ESPN.com reports the Philadelphia Phillies recalled RP Sergio Escalona from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Phillies | Bastardo to DL ESPN.com reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Antonio Bastardo (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained shoulder. Phillies | Drabek not an option to be recalled Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Kyle Drabek is not an option to be recalled from the minors to start Thursday, July 2. Phillies | Ibanez unlikely to return Friday Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez (groin) is unlikely to return from the disabled list when he is eligible Friday, July 3, according to general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. Ibanez will visit with a team physician this week to be re-evaluated. Phillies | Carrasco adding slider Jeff Schuler, of The Morning Call, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Carlos Carrasco is working on adding a slider to his repertoire. He has started to use his new pitch in his last two outings in the minors and has given up just two runs in 13 1/3 innings pitched. "It's a pitch that will help him against right-handed hitters," Class AAA manager Rod Nichols said. "If you look at his numbers, he struggles against right-handed hitters. That's something that hopefully will keep them off his fastball a little more." Phillies | Thursday's starter up in the air The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Carlos Carrasco is a strong possibility to come up from the minors to start Thursday, July 2. The organization is also impressed with SP Drew Carpenter, who may also receive consideration. Phillies | Rollins to return Monday The Philadelphia Inquirer's Andy Martino reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins is expected to return to the lineup Monday, June 29. Phillies | Lidge earns save Sunday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies CL Brad Lidge walked one and allowed one hit while pitching one inning to earn his 14th save of the year Sunday, June 28. Phillies | Moyer sloppy in win Sunday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jamie Moyer evened his record to 6-6 on the year after he allowed four earned runs over five innings of work Sunday, June 28, against the Toronto Blue Jays. Moyer struck out four while walking two and giving up five hits. It was the first time since April 21 and April 26 Moyer won consecutive starts. Phillies | Blanton to start Tuesday Philadelphia Phillies SP Joe Blanton (4-4, 5.06 ERA) will start Tuesday, June 30, against the Atlanta Braves, according to The Associated Press. Phillies | Bastardo to miss next scheduled start Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies SP Antonio Bastardo (shoulder) will miss his next start Wednesday, July 1, because of a strained shoulder, according to The Associated Press. Phillies | Hamels to start Wednesday Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels (4-4, 4.44 ERA) will make his next start on regular rest Wednesday, July 1, against the Atlanta Braves, according to The Associated Press. SP Antonio Bastardo (shoulder) was originally scheduled to start Wednesday, but will not pitch due to a strained shoulder. Phillies | Thursday's starter yet to be determined The Philadelphia Phillies have not yet determined who will start Thursday, July 2, against the Atlanta Braves, according to The Associated Press. Phillies | Romero allegedly assaults fan Kameel Stanley, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP J.C. Romero allegedly assaulted a fan after the team's game Thursday, June 25. The fan said Romero grabbed him by the neck and pushed him after he made a comment about steroids. Phillies | Werth goes deep twice Saturday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Jayson Werth hit two home runs Saturday, June 27. Phillies | Happ pitches complete game Saturday The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.A. Happ pitched a five-hit complete game Saturday, June 27, to pick up his fifth win of the season. He struck out four batters in the game. It was his first career complete game. Phillies | Hamels ejected in loss Friday Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels allowed four runs on eight hits over 4 2/3 innings Friday, June 26, against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out four, falling to 4-4 on the season. Hamels was ejected from the game by home plate umpire Mark Carlson for arguing balls and strikes as he left the field. Phillies | Rollins benched again Saturday Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins was not in the lineup for the third consecutive game Saturday, June 27, against the Toronto Blue Jays, according to Yahoo! Sports. Phillies | Park has right knee contusion Philadelphia Phillies RP Chan Ho Park (knee) left the game against the Toronto Blue Jays Friday, June 26, at the end of the sixth inning, due to a right knee contusion, according to Yahoo! Sports. Phillies | Bastardo to visit doctor Monday Updating previous reports, Philadelphia Phillies SP Antonio Bastardo (shoulder) will have his strained shoulder examined by a doctor Monday, June 29, according to The Associated Press. He is not scheduled to start again until Wednesday, July 1, against the Atlanta Braves. |
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