Saturday, May 25, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013

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Phillies reliever Mike Adams. (H. Rumph Jr/AP)
Adams to be activated Sunday
The Phillies Zone: After throwing to hitters Friday in Clearwater, Fla. Mike Adams was set to be activated from the disabled list.
Andrew Pullin makes a diving catch during a Gulf Coast League game against the GCL Yankees at Legends Field on July 17, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. (Mike Janes/Four Seam Images via AP Images)
Phils' Pullin was switch-pitcher
One of the more intriguing players to land in the Phillies organization out of last year's draft is an outfielder-turned-second-baseman who pitched with both hands in high school.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels is 1-7 this season. (AP Photo/H. Rumph Jr)
Phillies simply not contenders
Bob Ford: The Phillies overachieved and still played below .500 through the first 47 games.
Chase Utley is being placed on the 15-day DL, the team reported today. (Yong Kim/Staff Photographer)
Utley placed on 15-day DL
Chase Utley is headed to the 15-day DL, the team announced Thursday night.
Shane Victorino during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park in Boston Monday, April 22, 2013. (Winslow Townson/AP)
Victorino excited to return here
Shane Victorino returns to CBP for the first time when the Red Sox visit for a two-game interleague series.
Cody Asche during spring training. (Michael Bryant/Staff file photo)
Asche, Dugan showcase offense
Phillies Minor League Report: Here’s a rundown on how the Phillies’ minor league teams fared on Thursday.
The Phillies´ Chase Utley hits a home run in the first inning against the Pirates. (Yong Kim/Staff Photographer)
Expert's realistic timetable for Utley return
Sports Doc: “It’s absolutely realistic that Utley could be back in 15 days,” said Sports Doc’s Justin Shaginaw.
Baltimore Orioles´ Nate McLouth bats in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, May 11, 2013 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
McLouth dodges drink
Pattison Ave: After making a great catch, Baltimore's Nate McLouth was nearly hit by a drink thrown by a Toronto fan.
(David J. Phillip/AP file photo)
Michael Martinez returns
The Phillies Zone: Martinez can play shortstop, and that is what earned him a promotion.
Mike Adams is shown during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Friday, May 3, 2013, in Philadelphia. (Michael Perez/AP file)
Phils send Adams to Clearwater
Due to a back strain, Mike Adams will be in Clearwater while his teammates are in Washington.
Michael Martinez in action during an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, in Clearwater, in Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Why Martinez over Ruf?
High Cheese: The Phillies replaced Utley on the active roster with utility man Michael Martinez. The 30-year-old Martinez is a .188 hitter with a .512 OPS in 133 major league games. So why Martinez and not Darin Ruf?
 
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