Phillies | Myers twists ankle Friday
Sat, 11 Oct 2008 11:05:21 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies SP Brett Myers (ankle) twisted his right ankle while running the bases during the third inning of Game 2 of the NLCS Friday, Oct. 10, against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Sam Donnellon of the Philadelphia Daily News. Myers remained in the game, but said the ankle didn't bother him until he was through.

Phillies | Manuel to travel with team
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:48:49 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel will travel with the team to Los Angeles, and is expected to attend the team's workout Saturday, Oct. 11.

Phillies | Victorino's grandmother dies
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 21:43:11 -0700

Ken Rosenthal, of FOXSports.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Shane Victorino's grandmother, Irene Victorino, died at the age of 82 Friday, Oct. 10. Victorino plans to attend the funeral services without missing any of the NLCS games. KFFL extends its condolences to Victorino's family and friends.

Phillies | Rollins strikes out four times Friday
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:35:26 -0700

Kevin Baxter, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Philadelphia Phillies SS Jimmy Rollins struck out four times in five at-bats in Game 2 of the NLCS Friday, Oct. 10.

Phillies | Utley walks four times in Game 2 of NLCS
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:17:00 -0700

Mark Whicker, of The Orange County Register, reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley walked four times but did not score a run in Game 2 of the NLCS Friday, Oct. 10.

Phillies | Slayden homers Friday
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:18:30 -0700

Alan Friedman, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Jeremy Slayden hit a home run in the Arizona Fall League Friday, Oct. 10.

Phillies | Take 2-0 lead in NLCS
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:10:08 -0700

Rob Maaddi, of The Associated Press, reports the Philadelphia Phillies took a 2-0 lead in the NLCS with a 8-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 10.

Phillies | Lidge earns save in Game 2 of NLCS
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:09:45 -0700

Rob Maaddi, of The Associated Press, reports Philadelphia Phillies CL Brad Lidge earned his second save of the NLCS Friday, Oct. 10. It was his fourth save of the playoffs this year, and 45th save in 45 chances this season.

Phillies | Victorino drives in four in Game 2 of NLCS
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 19:09:23 -0700

Rob Maaddi, of The Associated Press, reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Shane Victorino drove in four runs in Game 2 of the NLCS Friday, Oct. 10.

Phillies | Myers excels at the plate in Game 2 of NLCS
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 18:57:55 -0700

Rob Maaddi, of The Associated Press, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Brett Myers went 3-for-3 with three RBIs in Game 2 of the NLCS Friday, Oct. 10. He became the first pitcher to record three hits in an NLCS game. He was just 4-for-58 during the regular season and is a career .116 hitter. Myers was not very sharp on the mound, giving up five runs and six hits in five innings pitched.

Phillies | Unlikely to pick up Gordon's option
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:47:54 -0700

Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies are unlikely to exercise a $4 million option for 2009 on RP Tom Gordon. However, Gordon would not mind signing an incentive-laden contract as a free agent to remain with the team next season.

Phillies | Gordon to undergo surgery Thursday
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:39:40 -0700

Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Tom Gordon (elbow) will undergo elbow surgery Thursday, Oct. 16. Gordon is expected to be able to pitch at some point during the season next year.

Phillies | Manuel to manage Game 2
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:29:29 -0700

Updating an earlier report, ESPNews reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel will manage Game 2 of the NLCS.

Phillies | Manuel's mother dies
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:31:58 -0700

ESPN.com reports Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel's status for managing Game 2 of the NLCS is in question after his mother, June, died Friday, Oct. 10. KFFL sends its condolences to family and friends.

Phillies | Gordon likely to have surgery
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:29:33 -0700

The Philadelphia Inquirer's Todd Zolecki reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Tom Gordon (elbow) is expected to have surgery on his right elbow. The Phillies have a $4.5 million club option, with a $1 million buyout, on Gordon in 2009.

Phillies | Feliz good against Billingsley
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 08:12:06 -0700

Phillies.MLB.com's Kevin Horan reports Philadelphia Phillies 3B Pedro Feliz is 4-for-12 with a homer and two RBIs lifetime against Los Angeles Dodgers SP Chad Billingsley.

Phillies | Myers has some success against Dodgers
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 23:05:09 -0700

According to The Associated Press, Philadelphia Phillies SP Brett Myers is 4-2 with a 2.61 ERA in 12 career games against the Los Angeles Dodgers, including 1-1 with a 1.93 ERA this season.

Phillies | Lidge saves NLCS opener
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:38:15 -0700

The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi reports Philadelphia Phillies CL Brad Lidge notched his third save of the postseason after dealing a perfect ninth inning in a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS Thursday night, Oct. 9.

Phillies | Madson works scoreless eighth in NLCS opener
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:35:38 -0700

The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Ryan Madson worked a scoreless eighth inning in a 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS Thursday night, Oct. 9.

Phillies | Hamels records win in NLCS opener
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:32:02 -0700

The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels earned a victory in Game 1 of the NLCS Thursday night, Oct. 9. He limited the Los Angeles Dodgers to two earned runs on six hits and two walks in seven innings, while fanning eight.

Phillies | Burrell goes deep
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:24:28 -0700

The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi reports Philadelphia Phillies OF Pat Burrell homered in Game 1 of the NLCS Thursday night, Oct. 9. His solo shot in the sixth gave the team a one-run lead that was never relinquished.

Phillies | Utley goes deep
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:20:55 -0700

The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley homered in Game 1 of the NLCS Thursday night, Oct. 9. His two-run shot in the sixth tied the game.

Phillies | Team takes 1-0 series lead in NLCS
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 20:07:34 -0700

The Associated Press' Rob Maaddi reports the Philadelphia Phillies took a 1-0 series lead in the best-of-seven NLCS with a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday night, Oct. 9.

Phillies | Hamels bashes West Coast fans
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:53:02 -0700

Dylan Hernandez and Kevin Baxter, of the Los Angeles Times, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels said fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers will most likely not be paying attention to what is taking place on the field at Dodger Stadium. "On the West Coast, I think when I went to the games we arrived at the third inning and left by the eighth," said Hamels, who attended Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego. "You had to wake up the next morning to see if the team won."

Phillies | Outscored LA this season
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 11:24:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Philadelphia Phillies outscored the Los Angeles Dodgers 43-27 during their season series this season.

Phillies | Keep same roster for NLCS
Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:16:13 -0700

Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies are keeping their roster the same for the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Phillies are going with 11 pitchers, six infielders, six outfielders and two catchers.

Phillies | Hamels idolized Gwynn, Hoffman
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 20:19:39 -0700

Bob Nightengale, of USA Today, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels grew up idolizing former MLB OF Tony Gwynn and San Diego Padres CL Trevor Hoffman.

Phillies | Hamels .500 at home this year
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:47:19 -0700

Kevin Horan, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels went 7-7 with a 2.99 ERA in 17 starts at home this year. He is 20-12 with a 3.29 ERA in 39 career starts at home.

Phillies | Happ likely to remain on playoff roster
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:07:31 -0700

Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP J.A. Happ will likely remain on the team's roster for the NLCS.

Phillies | Seanez not optimistic about chances
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 19:07:05 -0700

Ken Mandel, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies RP Rudy Seanez does not think he will be included on the team's roster for the NLCS. "I don't think I will be included," Seanez said. "Even if it was 50/50, I think they'd say, 'Get down there and face hitters, just in case.'"

Phillies | Utley good against righties
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:56:14 -0700

Al Balderas, of The Orange County Register, reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley hit 20 of his 33 home runs against right-handed pitchers this season. He only recorded 33 of his 104 total RBIs on the year off left-handed pitchers.

Phillies | Howard feasts on righties
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 18:55:49 -0700

Al Balderas, of The Orange County Register, reports Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard hit 34 of his 48 home runs this season off right-handed pitchers. Righties also gave up 97 of his 146 total RBIs on the year.

Phillies | Utley struggles in postseason
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 11:17:38 -0700

Kevin Horan, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley is hitting just .154 in his career in the postseason.

Phillies | Lidge focused on present
Wed, 8 Oct 2008 07:50:49 -0700

The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies CL Brad Lidge is focused on the present and not thinking about the massive home run he gave up to St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols in the 2005 NLCS. "I've been through such highs and lows that it's helped give me good perspective and a good balance of where I'm at," Lidge said. "I actually look at it like it's a positive thing. It happened and it's made me mentally tougher, and I think that's helped me a lot this year."

Phillies | Likely to go with 11 pitchers in NLCS
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:45:58 -0700

Kevin Horan, of MLB.com, reports the Philadelphia Phillies will likely take 11 pitchers with them into the NLCS against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Phillies | Myers better at home
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:40:15 -0700

Kevin Horan, of MLB.com, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Brett Myers went 7-5 with a 3.01 ERA at home this year while going 3-8 with a 6.21 ERA on the road this season.

Phillies | Blanton to start Game 4 of NLCS
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:04:08 -0700

Chris Ruddick, of The Sports Network, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Joe Blanton is slated to start Game 4 of the NLCS.

Phillies | Moyer to start Game 3 of NLCS
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:03:22 -0700

Chris Ruddick, of The Sports Network, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Jamie Moyer is slated to start Game 3 of the NLCS.

Phillies | Myers giving up runs early
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:02:42 -0700

Chris Ruddick, of The Sports Network, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Brett Myers gave up 41 of the 96 earned runs he allowed this year before he threw 31 pitches in the game.

Phillies | Howard struggles against Lowe
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:58:38 -0700

Chris Ruddick, of The Sports Network, reports Philadelphia Phillies 1B Ryan Howard is 2-for-16 in his career against Los Angeles Dodgers SP Derek Lowe.

Phillies | Hamels undefeated against LA
Tue, 7 Oct 2008 11:58:18 -0700

Chris Ruddick, of The Sports Network, reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels is 1-0 with a 2.57 ERA in two career starts against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Phillies | Utley has some success against LA
Mon, 6 Oct 2008 23:35:51 -0700

The Associated Press reports Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley batted .355 with two homers against the Los Angeles Dodgers this year.

Phillies | Hamels to start NLCS Game 1
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 18:43:35 -0700

MLB.com's Tom Singer reports Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels will start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Thursday night, Oct. 9.

Phillies | Team advances to the NLCS
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 13:35:48 -0700

With their victory over the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Oct. 5, in Game 4 of the National League Division Series, the Philadelphia Phillies have advanced to the National League Championship Series, where they will face the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press.

Phillies | Burrell homers twice Sunday
Sun, 5 Oct 2008 13:15:29 -0700

Philadelphia Phillies OF Pat Burrell went 3-for-4 Sunday, Oct. 5, in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers, with two home runs and four RBIs, according to The Associated Press.