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Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Cliff Lee Finally Picks Up First Win at Home in 2012
Here’s a sentence Philadelphia Phillies fans never thought they would hear in late August: Cliff Lee picked up his first win at home during the 2012 regular season on Sunday during the team’s 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. The left hander allowed one run and seven hits over seven solid innings while striking out five [...]
TweetPhiladelphia Phillies Report 2012 Merchandise Sales Down 60 Percent From 2011
According to a report by SportsOneSource.com, the Philadelphia Phillies have seen a tremendous decrease in merchandise sales from the 2011 season to 2012.
TweetPhiladelphia Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins Meets With Manager Charlie Manuel Over Lack of Hustle
For the second time in the past five seasons, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins had to meet with manager Charlie Manuel to discuss his lack of hustle in games.
TweetPhiladelphia Phillies Pitcher Cole Hamels Climbs Into Thick of NL Cy Young Race
If the 2012 Major League Baseball season ended right now, it would actually be pretty difficult to pick a National League Cy Young winner.
TweetPhiladelphia Phillies OF Juan Pierre Credits Walkoff Infield Single to Olympics Track Star Usain Bolt
Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Juan Pierre legged out a two-out infield single in the bottom of the 11th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals, scoring Jimmy Rollins to give the Phillies a dramatic 8-7 victory.
TweetPhiladelphia Phillies All-Star Catcher Carlos Ruiz Will Miss 4-6 Weeks With Foot Injury
The news that the Philadelphia Phillies have placed catcher Carlos Ruiz on the disabled list shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, as the All-Star catcher has been battling plantar fasciitis in his left foot for a few weeks.
TweetMLB Rumors: Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Cliff Lee Claimed on Waivers by Los Angeles Dodgers
There had been talk heading into the July 31st trade deadline that the Philadelphia Phillies would try to trade former Cy Young winner Cliff Lee. The Texas Rangers, where Lee pitched in the second half of the 2010 season, had been mentioned as a candidate for Lee.
TweetThe Rise and Fall of the Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies have won their division for the past five years. In 2008, they won the World Series. In 2009, they won the National League Pennant. They have had great moments. Great players to root for in Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, Chase Utley, and more. The rise of the Phillies began as they built their team in the 2000s and [...]
TweetLos Angeles Dodgers Acquire Joe Blanton From Philadelphia Phillies
Joe Blanton was rumored to be traded before the trade deadline, but the Philadelphia Phillies decided to move him during the waiver period. The pitcher is going to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are really showing that they are serious about making the playoffs this season. Joe Blanton has not been good this year but [...]
TweetCliff Lee Placed on Waivers
The Philadelphia Phillies have decided to show their hand by moving Cliff Lee to waivers. Now that Lee is on waivers, he can be picked up by teams, but he won’t be. His salary is way too high for starters. He’s earning $21.5 million this year and then $25 million the next three years and an [...]
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