http://www.philly.com/r?19=960&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies The latest coverage of the Philadelphia Phillies. en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 16:03:15 GMT 2013-05-18T16:03:15Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207712891&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FSBNation_20130516_Kobayashi_Maru__Trade_Chase_.html Sat, 18 May 2013 16:03:15 GMT 1ff54d14f1c4fbf4c69ff0c517ea9bbb Trev223 2013-05-18T16:03:15Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207816661&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130517_Optimism_after_Halladay_s_surgery.html But there's no telling if he will return to mound this season or if he's pitched his last game for the Phillies. Sat, 18 May 2013 16:02:36 GMT 37128f4bee48654565f75b91f70f2ecc 2013-05-18T16:02:36Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207747611&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130517_Phillies_say_Halladay_s_surgery_a_success.html Roy Halladay's trip down rehab road has officially started after Wednesday's surgery in Los Angeles went as well as could be expected, according to Phillies team physician Michael Ciccotti. Sat, 18 May 2013 16:00:38 GMT adccb1b8a674c686e2da517a24695f94 2013-05-18T16:00:38Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207811031&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130517_Thousands_attend_Phillies_Phestival.html Phillies players and staff interact with fans at annual fundraiser that supports fight against ALS. Sat, 18 May 2013 15:59:53 GMT 04489cc7a919b894bc79f3dd5ffa1abc 2013-05-18T15:59:53Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207799011&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130517_Fixing_the_bullpen_is_job_one_for_Phillies.html The scoreboard has been kind to the Phillies. While they slip, slide and fall in their modest pursuit of reaching .500, the Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals have failed to pull away. Sat, 18 May 2013 15:59:15 GMT 0e38fc8a06530f21952c576dffe21637 2013-05-18T15:59:15Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207958531&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130519_Phillies_Notebook__MRI_reveals_back_strain_for_Phillies_reliever_Adams.html He has not pitched since May 10, but ballclub remains uncertain whether he will have to go on the disabled list for the injury. Sat, 18 May 2013 09:26:45 GMT c19fad89d96f1c332d6749873421017e 2013-05-18T09:26:45Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207984871&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FPhillies_Minor_League_Report_Cody_Asche_homers_as_IronPigs_avoids_being_swept.html Sat, 18 May 2013 08:40:26 GMT 2761d54f48f1ba5ce129fb2fadbc6bef Vaughn Johnson 2013-05-18T08:40:26Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207956611&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130519_Mayday_for_Nix_as_PH.html FOR A LITTLE while there, it looked like the Phillies had found their next great pinch-hitter. Laynce Nix slugged as many pinch-hit home runs this April (two) as he had in his entire career before this season (covering 179 pinch-hit plate appearances). And he was hitting .538 (7-for-13) off the bench. Sat, 18 May 2013 06:42:10 GMT 32357e31d0dc5db76bed0346075d8b56 2013-05-18T06:42:10Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207948471&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130518_Phillies_Notes__Righthander_Rosenberg_called_up_from_triple_A.html Even though righthander B.J. Rosenberg was called up three times last year by the Phillies, he was surprised that it happened on Friday. Sat, 18 May 2013 06:04:51 GMT 3c85880cef427cb982b54d1dae79d817 2013-05-18T06:04:51Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207908401&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130518_Phillies_seek_revenge_against_the_Reds_on_Friday_night.html Cliff Lee pitched and hit well enough to earn a win. He had to settle for being picked up by his teammates. Sat, 18 May 2013 05:20:03 GMT 8447725092af3fae781c1f06854fb36f 2013-05-18T05:20:03Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207948291&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130519_Green_still_tells_it_like_it_is.html Former Phillies skipper told his 1980 team how to play, and still has a lot to say in his new memoir. Sat, 18 May 2013 05:03:12 GMT 4c8df1b7af28f427e9b2b99876479870 2013-05-18T05:03:12Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207967001&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130519_Strong_outing_by_Lee__timely_hitting_lift_Phillies.html Cliff Lee was solid against the Reds, and the Phillies got some key hits to break Cincinnati's winning streak at six. Sat, 18 May 2013 04:37:39 GMT 5e8fe1eeb777861b4078dcedc75e2889 2013-05-18T04:37:39Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207963381&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130517_ap_leerollinsleadphilsoverreds.html The Philadelphia Phillies turned to small ball after the long ball hurt them. Sat, 18 May 2013 03:14:04 GMT b93b7e55a412532e0c731e84c2809433 2013-05-18T03:14:04Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207966151&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FPhillies_beat_the_Reds_5-3.html The Phillies defeat the Reds, 5-3, at Citizens Bank Park. Sat, 18 May 2013 02:54:47 GMT aebba6653534275b13a3608b29ae152f Steve Falk 2013-05-18T02:54:47Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207883561&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F10_top_FINAL_bids_in_Phillies_online_auction.html Some late moves dramatically changed the list of top money-getters in the Phillies Phantasic Auction, which concluded May 15. The proceeds, like the Phillies Phestival, the May 16 ballpark event, benefited charities. Fri, 17 May 2013 20:31:46 GMT 8f416d09878b1af15e621819bf0e69b3 Brian McCrone 2013-05-17T20:31:46Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207835111&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FPhillies_Minor_League_Report_Tyler_Cloyd_rocked_in_IronPigs_loss.html Fri, 17 May 2013 19:40:08 GMT 273b19a1e301e350b2c969c4d538946a Vaughn Johnson 2013-05-17T19:40:08Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207479881&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130515_Phils_are_contenders__but_hitting_is_still_a_concern.html Forty games in, here's all we know about the Phillies for sure: They are flawed, but not finished. Sure, they can be infuriating. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:05:01 GMT 4f38b3c0186cd897fda4932a756d6212 2013-05-17T13:05:01Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207636711&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130516_Adams_says_back_flared_up_during_catch.html Phillies setup man Mike Adams is listed as day-to-day with back spasms, but he hopes he doesn't have too many more days like Tuesday. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:04:01 GMT bb4df414ee2af311dfb014eb0a0da3fd 2013-05-17T13:04:01Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207811281&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FSBNation_20130516_Andy_Pettitte_injury__Yankees_pitcher_leaves_game_in_5th.html Fri, 17 May 2013 13:03:22 GMT c481d82e1ed483016b473a4da1694014 Alex Welch 2013-05-17T13:03:22Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207811841&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130517_Touch__Em_All__MLB_plans_to_expand_video_review_in_2014.html Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls or strikes should be subject to instant replay. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:02:34 GMT c2d5b5d68f38f26767431b07a4050f75 2013-05-17T13:02:34Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207644331&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130516_Inside_the_Phillies__This_time__Hamels_doesn_t_help_himself.html There have been times this season and in the past when Cole Hamels has been a victim. He would be consistently great and the Phillies' offense would be constantly absent. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:02:09 GMT d1c37590048b69fe73046f175056167d 2013-05-17T13:02:09Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207641191&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130516_Phils_have_wiggle_room_to_catch_up.html The Phillies are flirting with the .500 mark with three-quarters of the season left, and past history suggests they will get hot once the weather does. Fri, 17 May 2013 13:01:30 GMT df2636eff2d49039b76ec6e4976c323c 2013-05-17T13:01:30Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207810581&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F24th_annual_Phillies_Phestival.html The Phillies hosted the 24th annual Phillies Phestival. Fri, 17 May 2013 12:34:45 GMT 29b10a7e40768692d4a71a7f61667b4f Steve Falk 2013-05-17T12:34:45Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207764851&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FDavid_Beckhams_role_after_retirement_to_remain_global.html After David Beckham's long and distinguished football career ends on a remote plastic field in northwestern France, his life promises to be far more glamorous once he steps away from the game he loves. Thu, 16 May 2013 20:18:39 GMT af96057110d2eaac4ae6fc45fc6cf879 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-16T20:18:39Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207540741&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130516_Utley_back_in_Phillies_lineup_for_Wednesday_s_matinee.html It was a classic example of what has ailed the Phillies in the first quarter of the season - a struggling Cole Hamels, an ineffective middle relief corps, and a stalled offense. Thu, 16 May 2013 17:40:21 GMT 0fa79ea03306b21f0bc5600d8b6c96f1 2013-05-16T17:40:21Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207595361&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FCole_Hamels_Philadelphia_Phillies_crushed_by_Cleveland_Indians.html Thu, 16 May 2013 15:57:54 GMT 8b2b8bb34ce3d188cd6c02b7ea1ae888 Brian McCardle 2013-05-16T15:57:54Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207650641&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130516_The_danger_in_making_Phillies_assumptions.html The consensus seems to be that Cole Hamels will eventually get straightened out. But after another poor outing, it's fair to wonder. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:05:53 GMT 001b5fcd2ed4be0c58975911df8ff28a 2013-05-16T15:05:53Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207652261&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FPhillies_Minor_League_Report_Biddle_Morgan_Reading_Asche_Quinn_Clearwater.html Here’s a rundown on how the Phillies’ minor league teams fared on Wednesday, May 15. Thu, 16 May 2013 14:44:14 GMT 4acd326f37763276c4363e309c4940c3 Gerald Gaul 2013-05-16T14:44:14Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207549791&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FPhillies_take_chance_on_Carlos_Zambrano.html Thu, 16 May 2013 13:45:48 GMT aacc750f99dcd00601cafb3a03a90bf9 Matt Gelb 2013-05-16T13:45:48Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207600181&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FPhillies_4_Indians_10.html Phillies lost 10-4 to the Indians at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on May 15, 2013. Thu, 16 May 2013 11:43:02 GMT f8ca0f5553d5118b673b4e08b440f718 David Maialetti 2013-05-16T11:43:02Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207650681&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130516_Phillies_Notebook__Adams___small_setback_.html Reliever will have MRI to check back spasms Thu, 16 May 2013 11:37:10 GMT 721fd024f740583ff018e0a628d90683 2013-05-16T11:37:10Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207645371&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130515_ap_ibanezhitsslamand2runhomerinmarinersrout.html Raul Ibanez again treated Yankee Stadium as his personal playground, hitting a grand slam and two-run homer Wednesday night to help the Seattle Mariners rout New York 12-2. Thu, 16 May 2013 05:26:49 GMT 96d71741886494e0c37687fb4ed53aaa 2013-05-16T05:26:49Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207481571&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130515_Exceeding_expectations.html Jonathan Pettibone, a recent arrival to the Phillies' rotation, has another strong outing in a win over Cleveland. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:07:56 GMT a493430c7a99639cff704faf68c5e09c 2013-05-15T16:07:56Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207542751&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FPhillies_sign_pitcher_Carlos_Zambrano.html The Phillies have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with right-handed starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano. The former Chicago Cubs ace will report to Clearwater for extended spring training later this week. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:02:43 GMT 5150f5c2e147035bc40edeaadeb81845 Jonathan Tannenwald 2013-05-15T16:02:43Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207474761&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130515_Mayberry_has_three_hits_as_Phils_win_third_straight.html The Phillies insisted before the game that revenge wasn't the motive, only the chance to get closer to .500. Afterward, Kevin Frandsen admitted that consecutive routs in Cleveland two weeks ago served as a motivating force. Wed, 15 May 2013 13:57:11 GMT f3dd00a4b432164536ec20dc50623f90 2013-05-15T13:57:11Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207305421&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130514_Shades_of_2012__Phillies_still_aren_t_hitting.html PHOENIX - The Phillies won but Charlie Manuel was distracted. He uncapped a blue marker and doodled on his worn lineup card late Saturday night in the desert. He never lifted his head when asked about his hitters' finally executing in key situations to snap a three-game losing skid. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:09:54 GMT b02b47ff3e18248cac4dc5de55d5496d 2013-05-15T12:09:54Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207481621&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130515_De_Fratus_steps_up_in_big_way_to_help_Phillies_win.html Reliever gets big out against Indians' Reynolds in key situation as the Phillies down Cleveland, 6-2. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:09:43 GMT 5862997a9ffcc38feef0086730d2be8b 2013-05-15T12:09:43Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207436481&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130515_Frandsen_stands_in_for_Utley_tonight_against_Indians.html Even though the Phillies were off on Monday and have another day off on Thursday, manager Charlie Manuel decided not to start second baseman Chase Utley against the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:09:22 GMT caf9eaa65d2e8422cba823add1f0c4e2 2013-05-15T12:09:22Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207483981&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130514_ap_orioleslosetopadres32onjohnsonsblownsave.html When closer Jim Johnson walks to the mound in the ninth inning with the Baltimore Orioles ahead, the outcome is all but decided. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:05:32 GMT 18ebf780a4f0b7671e0eaea32ca47023 2013-05-15T12:05:32Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207502881&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FPhillies_Minor_League_Report_IronPigs_Ruf_BlueClaws_Reading_Perkins.html Here’s a rundown on how the Phillies’ minor league teams fared on Tuesday, May 14. Wed, 15 May 2013 11:59:16 GMT fbdef4801a3595e2e73c2289c4beeb33 Gerald Gaul 2013-05-15T11:59:16Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207481601&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130515_Phillies_Notebook__Manuel_gives_Utley_some_rest_for_rest_s_sake.html Phillies manager Charlie Manuel says nothing is wrong with Chase Utley, he just wants to give him some off days. Wed, 15 May 2013 07:31:37 GMT 19f1b06cc9253cd91e6e57dea5d58f4f 2013-05-15T07:31:37Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207480231&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FPhillies_6_Indians_2.html The Phillies beat the Indians, 6-2, at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Wed, 15 May 2013 06:42:38 GMT 7e268dcd7b877fa15836de824373b23a Nadya Harvey 2013-05-15T06:42:38Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207142981&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130513_Phillies_Notebook__Back_spasms_sideline_Adams.html Phillies reliever Mike Adams was unavailable after tweaking his back shagging in the outfield before Sunday's game. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:04:29 GMT bf492794f3556fcf669666991d56a2a6 2013-05-14T12:04:29Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207322071&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FSBNation_20130514_Bryce_Harper_injury__Nationals_outfielder_hurt_after_colliding_with_wall.html Tue, 14 May 2013 11:27:19 GMT fce883156e87017fd744fe81966debf1 Mark Sandritter 2013-05-14T11:27:19Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207306861&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130514_Phillies__middle__pen_men_mediocre.html The likes of Chad Durbin, Phillippe Aumont, Jeremy Horst and Raul Valdes have been inconsistent at best. Tue, 14 May 2013 11:06:32 GMT d59caae44f432ea21ab459f799386c0b 2013-05-14T11:06:32Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207307581&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130514_Mantle_family_uncorks_a_successful_defense.html Mickey Mantle's family stops an auction house from trying to sell a corked bat allegedly used by the Mick. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:49:28 GMT 0d82c707bc218c0d5b29e0eb9f8713a4 2013-05-14T08:49:28Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207319651&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130513_ap_bloodyharperleavesgameafterhittingwall.html Bryce Harper has left the game in the fifth inning after the Washington Nationals star ran full-on into the scoreboard in right field at Dodger Stadium on Monday night. Tue, 14 May 2013 08:44:48 GMT 8d4f0241686f836c181971ca68119945 2013-05-14T08:44:48Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207319971&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FPhillies_Minor_League_Report_Biddle_Reading_Clearwater_Asche_Gillies.html Here’s a rundown on how the Phillies’ minor league teams fared on Monday, May 13: Tue, 14 May 2013 07:59:31 GMT fce0dcc5939311c2ae7f2a103f89b1b8 Gerald Gaul 2013-05-14T07:59:31Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207309371&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130514_Touch__Em_All__Touch__Em_All.html The Rick Ankiel epic just keeps going. The 33-year-old slugger was just released by the Houston Astros after hitting .194 with five homers and 11 RBIs - and striking out 35 times in 65 at-bats. It looked like the end for the guy who arrived as a hard-throwing lefty with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1999 but had to reinvent himself as a power hitter when his control on the mound totally deserted him in 2000. Tue, 14 May 2013 06:05:29 GMT 65bd2a8f24e89bcbbf232fa34552b724 2013-05-14T06:05:29Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=207309331&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20130514_Phillies-Indians_Pitching_Matchups.html At Citizens Bank Park. Tuesday at 7:05 p.m. Cleveland LHP Scott Kazmir (2-1, 4.87 ERA) vs. RHP Jonathan Pettibone (2-0, 3.63). Tue, 14 May 2013 05:51:31 GMT f820413ef1e0b633d5bc0ed0ab9008c1 2013-05-14T05:51:31Z