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 Mon, 28 May 2012 17:08:54 GMT 2012-05-28T17:08:54Z en-us http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154243335&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120527_Does_the_Phillies_rsquo__Jonathan_Papelbon_have_the_toughest_job_in_sports_.html Jonathan Papelbon is sitting in the Phillies dugout at Citizens Bank Park, surrounded by a pack of reporters who have spent much of the previous decade chronicling his every pitch. The Red Sox are in town, and with them one of the major league’s largest media contingents, the entirety of which is quizzing the veteran closer on the looming showdown with his former team. Reveling in the attention, Papelbon begins to refer himself as "Cinco Ocho," a label that began as a nickname coined by former teammate Alex Cora but has since morphed into an entity that he considers to be his alter-ego. He spends the next 10 minutes eliciting obligatory laughs, referring to Red Sox slugger David "Big Papi" Ortiz as "Big Sloppy" and later poking fun at his own Mississippi State education. It all seems tailor-made for some amateur psychological observation about the ­human condition, about the pressure of closing baseball games for a big-market baseball team and the unique manner in which a player may deal with that stress. But the more you learn about Papelbon, the more you realize that to look deep into his psyche is to ignore the very nature of his success. On an overcast afternoon earlier this week, Phillies bullpen coach Mick Billmeyer gave a verbal shrug when asked if he had gleaned any new insight into his closer and his long record of accomplishment. Mon, 28 May 2012 17:08:54 GMT 5d66701613ae22cdfe118ab7029c3635 2012-05-28T17:08:54Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154917785&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120528_Phillies_Notes__Phillies_may_have_to_call_up_pitcher_if_Halladay_can_t_make_next_start.html ST. LOUIS - You don't replace Roy Halladay, but the Phillies soon could be confronted with the burden of finding someone to fill in for their most accomplished ace after he left Sunday's 8-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals with shoulder soreness. Mon, 28 May 2012 16:42:48 GMT 34d1a519e00cd68f4e9c70e358e31cc1 2012-05-28T16:42:48Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154836255&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120527_Halladay_exits_with_sore_shoulder_in_Phillies_loss.html ST. LOUIS - There have been many moments during Roy Halladay's tenure with the Phillies that he seemed more superhuman than mere mortal. Mon, 28 May 2012 11:59:31 GMT 078225f9dc61535f0a321407dd162720 2012-05-28T11:59:31Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154917865&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120528_Touch__Em_All__Twins_mark_holiday_in_touching_manner.html The Minnesota Twins chose to remember Memorial Day in a touching manner. Robert Buresh, a Minnesota Air National Guard master sergeant just returned from Afghanistan, surprised his daughters in front of home plate as they ran around the bases in a promotional contest. Mon, 28 May 2012 06:00:47 GMT b4da7c6bed0de77e1fa67005f2bc700c 2012-05-28T06:00:47Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154917775&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120528_Phillies-Mets_Pitching_Matchups.html At Citi Field, New York. Monday at 1:10 p.m. LHP Cole Hamels (7-1, 2.17 ERA) vs. New York LHP Jon Niese (3-2, 4.29) Mon, 28 May 2012 05:49:50 GMT 9c19d63752c49e7911e42317c28c564b 2012-05-28T05:49:50Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168496&44=154832265&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2Fmlb%2FPhillies_3_Cardinals_8.html The Phillies couldn't complete a sweep of the Cardinals as they dropped the last game of their four game series in St. Louis by a score of 8 to 3. Sun, 27 May 2012 20:55:32 GMT 270614c8c5b75f29b6731990bbecf3dc Ryan Petzar 2012-05-27T20:55:32Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154633335&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120527_Inside_the_Phillies__Phillies__Halladay_remains_calm_in_subpar_season.html Roy Halladay has extraordinary perspective on many things. He knows what it is like to fail to the point of exile. He learned the hard way in his early 20s, with the help of his late mentor Harvey Dorfman, how to pick up the pieces and narrow his thoughts to only the most relevant things about being an elite big-league pitcher. Sun, 27 May 2012 16:51:05 GMT b2103cefea60e7fb56ecf6a4a96dd314 2012-05-27T16:51:05Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154617045&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120526_Kendrick_pitches_complete-game_shutout_as_Phillies_top_Cardinals__4-0.html ST. LOUIS - Before Saturday's game, Phillies assistant general manager Scott Proefrock provided a brief update on Vance Worley's right elbow injury. Sun, 27 May 2012 06:58:19 GMT 5a05b6efe714ed14c01771f376286cc7 2012-05-27T06:58:19Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154633345&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120527_Phillies_prospects_at_Reading_impress_scout.html There's no question the proper destination to see the Phillies' most legitimate prospects this season is Reading, home of the double-A Phillies. Sun, 27 May 2012 05:56:31 GMT c14cd89af8fdc1eed448b213b28abe29 2012-05-27T05:56:31Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154633375&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120527_Phillies_Notes__Phillies__Victorino_discusses_argument_with_Lee.html ST. LOUIS - After declining comment Friday night about his verbal dugout altercation with pitcher Cliff Lee, Shane Victorino opened up about the incident before Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Sun, 27 May 2012 05:55:33 GMT e69ccbd8ead51006cd3d15ac7289af83 2012-05-27T05:55:33Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154633585&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120527_Touch__Em_All__Larsen_s__perfect__uniform_will_go_to_auction.html Don Larsen remembers the Yankees getting new uniforms for the 1956 Series. He wore his in Game 2 against the Dodgers, who chased the righthander after he allowed four runs in 12/3 innings in a 13-8 loss. Sun, 27 May 2012 05:35:25 GMT f80d59cf3186e8752e7aa6149dfe6249 2012-05-27T05:35:25Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154633355&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120527_Ramon_Oviedo_making_himself_at_home_in_Lakewood.html LAKEWOOD, N.J. - Ramon Oviedo enjoyed a strong debut for Lakewood on Tuesday, and the Phillies brass got a firsthand look at the 6-foot-6, 175-pound righthander from the Dominican Republic. Sun, 27 May 2012 05:19:40 GMT 0560a94ad56252cfa8eb37984ccc1678 2012-05-27T05:19:40Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168496&44=154620355&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2Fmlb%2FPhillies_4_Cardinals_0_May_26.html Kyle Kendrick picked up his first win of the season and the first complete-game shutout of his career as the Phillies beat the Cardinals, 4-0, on Saturday, May 26, 2012. Sun, 27 May 2012 02:11:22 GMT 9b3715d09d960e10fb2d91767d71d3e6 Brian McCardle 2012-05-27T02:11:22Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168496&44=154319925&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2Fmlb%2FPhillies_vs_Cardinals_052512.html The Phillies defeated the Cardinals, 5-3, at Busch Stadium on Friday, May 25, 2012. Hunter Pence hit a two-run home run in the 10th to get ahead, and Jonathan Papelbon closed it out in the bottom of the inning for his 14th save of the year. Sat, 26 May 2012 07:11:35 GMT c14c773c76bb1ccd5c16f3dc99f12630 Casey Musarra 2012-05-26T07:11:35Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154313805&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120526_Cards__Freese_looking_for_hits_now__not_perfection.html ST. LOUIS - David Freese expects everything to happen just like last fall. Call him spoiled. Being more demanding of himself has meant frustrating times for the MVP of the World Series and National League Championship Series last October. Before busting out of a 3-for-34 slump with a two-hit game that included a home run Wednesday, Freese got two days off to work on solutions and - equally important - clear his head. Sat, 26 May 2012 06:34:14 GMT 41c4644f579d4eba7f6465701a26c43f 2012-05-26T06:34:14Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154313705&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120526_DNA_evidence_is_contested_in_Clemens_trial.html WASHINGTON - A needle stored with a beer can appeared to contain an extremely tiny amount of Roger Clemens' DNA, which turned out to be good news and bad news for both sides in the perjury trial of the seven-time Cy Young Award winner. Sat, 26 May 2012 06:32:31 GMT f4bd0a9427865d6b5e4c3051e76059fa 2012-05-26T06:32:31Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154313875&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120526_Touch__Em_All__Angels__fortunes_on_the_upswing_.html Finally, some good news out of L.A. that doesn't involve the Dodgers: The Angels had a game against the Mariners in Seattle that might just turn around their season. Sat, 26 May 2012 06:29:16 GMT d27dcfc43b55edb00a3bb62ae7591dee 2012-05-26T06:29:16Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154313795&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120526_Phillies_Notes__With_Phillies__Rollins_back_at_shortstop__Galvis_returns_to_second.html ST. LOUIS - With Jimmy Rollins back at shortstop, Freddy Galvis has returned to the position he had never played before this season but has played almost flawlessly so far this season. Sat, 26 May 2012 06:17:58 GMT cebd60a05271319b31702f6e8ba171b5 2012-05-26T06:17:58Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=154319905&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FPhillies_vs_Cardinals_May_25.html ST. LOUIS - Resiliency was the trademark of the 2011 St. Louis Cardinals. They were often down, but never out and their reward was a World Series title. Sat, 26 May 2012 05:00:45 GMT 61bbf3670c9462855c7fa48deeed140c Brian McCardle 2012-05-26T05:00:45Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153837245&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120525_Phils__Tyler_Cloyd_goes_from_suspect_to_prospect.html ALLENTOWN - If Tyler Cloyd can one day come to Philadelphia and mimic the production that he is currently experiencing as a minor leaguer in the Phillies organization, then the story will become one of folklore reprised whenever he has a notable outing. Sat, 26 May 2012 01:59:28 GMT 5131c2faee6fc90f0409d89a851cae62 2012-05-26T01:59:28Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153946155&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120525_David_Murphy__Phillies_bullpen_trending_in_right_direction.html ST. LOUIS - Seems only 2 weeks ago we were writing the obituary for this Phillies bullpen. Actually, it was only 2 weeks ago. But things have changed, good things, as a matter of fact, as Thursday night's 10-9 victory over the Cardinals continued to bear out. Fri, 25 May 2012 22:17:13 GMT 3e2ef01f36d132d6729e1e5552bd5304 2012-05-25T22:17:13Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153901935&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FPhillies_vs_Cardinals_May_24.html ST. LOUIS - The last time the Phillies played here, a squirrel had the run of the ballpark, Roy Oswalt could not hold a lead and the St. Louis Cardinals staved off postseason elimination on their way to one of the most improbable World Series title runs in baseball history. Fri, 25 May 2012 15:08:57 GMT 1040bb50d7c9ec11bb514c8ddf840da0 Brian McCardle 2012-05-25T15:08:57Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153891945&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120525_Former_player_bolsters_case_against_Clemens.html WASHINGTON - Former major-leaguer David Segui said he was told as far back as 2001 that Roger Clemens' strength coach had kept evidence against the seven-time Cy Young Award winner. Fri, 25 May 2012 07:25:21 GMT 726d2c1a0dc0e64b79dc385728451ceb 2012-05-25T07:25:21Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153892115&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120525_Touch__Em_All__Owners_scotch_talk_about_Yankees_sale.html The New York Yankees say they aren't for sale. The Daily News reported Thursday that there were rumors in Major League Baseball and New York's banking circles that the Steinbrenner family "is exploring the possibility of selling the Yankees." Fri, 25 May 2012 07:24:23 GMT 869b34ba47daff5516dbb8d00b6fa3ff 2012-05-25T07:24:23Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153893525&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120525_MLB_COM_BOBBLES_HALLADAY_FIGURINE.html LET’S HOPE Roy Halladay doesn’t try to imitate the stance of the bobblehead featured on MLB.com on Thursday. According to the site, the figurine in the photo was never really offered. The site used the wrong photo of the item, taken from a prototype. But that won’t stop us from poking fun at the flawed bobblehead. Fri, 25 May 2012 07:21:29 GMT c52cf2c0aa3a3baa4e95f916facb5cd7 2012-05-25T07:21:29Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153892035&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120525_Phillies_Notes__Utley_takes_batting__infield_practice.html ST. LOUIS - Chase Utley took two sessions of batting practice before the Phillies' game Thursday night against the St. Louis Cardinals and manager Charlie Manuel liked what he saw. Fri, 25 May 2012 06:37:44 GMT f45fed620b86f8e21566a4d8a7d20cf9 2012-05-25T06:37:44Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168496&44=153910735&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2Fmlb%2FPhillies_10_Cardinals_9.html The Phillies defeated the Cardinals, 10-9, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Shane Victorino and Freddy Galvis each had three RBI. Fri, 25 May 2012 04:22:39 GMT 4e9aad71d9bd41b9fa808df9a6d44c6f Michael Gold 2012-05-25T04:22:39Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153796085&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120524_ap_exredsoxpitchersrigamingfirmlaysoffstaff.html Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's faltering video game company, which received a $75 million loan guarantee to move to Rhode Island in 2010, laid off its entire staff on Thursday. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:57:55 GMT 213d97a3d0ba5a2e5e3f1df6665152ed 2012-05-24T23:57:55Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153456245&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120524_Rich_Hofmann__The_Phillies__Cole_standard.html THE NATIONAL correspondents - newspaper, online, television, or some combination thereof - arrived in the Phillies' clubhouse, one after another, in the hours before the game. MLB Network informed its viewers that it would cut to Citizens Bank Park at the appropriate time. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:48:07 GMT e13eca35f3767fc1ddbabf687ff7d6e2 2012-05-24T19:48:07Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153389475&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120524_Phil_Sheridan__Cole_puts_team_on_his_back.html This was supposed to be the Phillies' formula for surviving The Wait for the middle of the lineup: great starting pitching, some opportunistic hitting with a little small ball mixed in, steady if unspectacular production from the cleanup spot, some offense and great defense from the little shortstop. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:00:30 GMT 035b3ccffee6dfbad798a44230d60ee3 2012-05-24T16:00:30Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153364075&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120523_Hamels__Phillies_roll_over_Nationals.html Cole Hamels proved to be the streak stopper the Phillies needed. Hamels, whose no-hit bid was broken up with one out in the sixth inning, allowed four hits through eight innings in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Thu, 24 May 2012 14:21:01 GMT 75d07461564ca7aacb57073c48c67e37 2012-05-24T14:21:01Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153389535&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120524_Touch__Em_All__Giants_will_honor_golfer_Rory_McIlroy.html The San Francisco Giants plan to give away a Rory McIlroy bobblehead later this year. Huh? No one knows if the star golfer, who comes from Belfast, Northern Ireland, even follows the game of baseball, let alone a team on America's Left Coast. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:43:56 GMT 79dd0d1f114617d908c04913068ae38b 2012-05-24T13:43:56Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153389445&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120524_Phillies_Notes__Halladay_less_imposing_on_the_mound_this_season.html Roy Halladay hasn't been as dominating a pitcher in his third year with the Phillies as the previous two, when he won the Cy Young award in 2010 and was runner-up for the award last season. Thu, 24 May 2012 13:27:15 GMT 28dc02c07293dc5c4fd71966cab6ea09 2012-05-24T13:27:15Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168496&44=153376225&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2Fmlb%2F153376225.html The Phillies defeated the Nationals, 4-1, at Citizens Bank Park on Wed., May 23 to avoid a series sweep. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:50:46 GMT 04c08df58fe39dc857ee5ea052542e3a Steven M. Falk 2012-05-24T02:50:46Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=153045885&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2FWhat_else_can_Charlie_do.html It was mid-July of 1996, when a visiting radio reporter triggered the outburst that ruined a longstanding friendship and ultimately cost Jim Fregosi his job as Phillies manager. Wed, 23 May 2012 22:03:51 GMT 664e0292ad6efa6c6a65a8387f632c6a Mike Potter 2012-05-23T22:03:51Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=152876025&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120523_Rollins_has_option_to_take_paternity_leave.html What should Jimmy do? Wed, 23 May 2012 21:09:18 GMT 0e1e4fd247f86da33cf9ad9d64583d14 2012-05-23T21:09:18Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=152841695&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120523_Touch__Em_All__Clemens__juror__Who_should_we_believe_.html The jury in the Roger Clemens' perjury trial did not sit on Tuesday, but Judge Reggie Walton and the lawyers for both sides conferred on Walton's unusual practice of allowing jurors to put questions directly to government witness Brian McNamee. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:36:02 GMT 79ffdd78aa65b021a0583f508c64ac13 2012-05-23T13:36:02Z http://www.philly.com/r?19=961&43=168491&44=152841625&32=3796&7=195327&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.philly.com%2Fphilly%2Fsports%2Fphillies%2F20120523_Phillies_Notes__No_Tommy_John_surgery_for_Worley.html A visit to orthopedic surgeon James Andrews confirmed the Phillies' diagnosis of a bone chip and inflammation in Vance Worley's right elbow. Wed, 23 May 2012 13:34:03 GMT ef80c75a91f89a28e07098cd3f42929e 2012-05-23T13:34:03Z