http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Philadelphia Phillies News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5693984&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5693984&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Moyer leads Phils to home series win The Phillies beat the Mets behind Jamie Moyer at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, 4-1, to give them just their third home series victory of the season. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5696640&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:53:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5696640&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Phillies eye home sweep of rival Mets No matter what happens in the series finale with the Mets, the Phillies will take center stage on Sunday when Charlie Manuel announces his NL All-Star roster. David Gurian-Peck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5691998&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Sat, 04 Jul 2009 19:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5691998&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Rollins brings the two-tap back The two-tap is back. It's the subtle element of shortstop Jimmy Rollins' stride that helps him stay back on the ball that has been missing during his slump. David Gurian-Peck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5692996&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090704&content_id=5692996&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Exam reveals Ibanez is progressing The Phillies have not decided when injured left fielder Raul Ibanez will begin a rehab assignment. Ibanez met with team physician Michael Cicotti on Friday. David Gurian-Peck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5674754&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:46:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5674754&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Lopez victorious in return to action Making his first Major League start in almost two years, Rodrigo Lopez stifled the Mets for 6 1/3 innings, and the Phillies offense woke up in a big way en route to a 7-2 victory. David Gurian-Peck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5674780&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5674780&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Phillies need consistency from Madson Ryan Madson was a key part of Philadelphia's World Series championship run, but this year he's been an inconsistent part of an inconsistent bullpen. David Gurian-Peck http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675612&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675612&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Phils designate Taschner for assignment Jack Taschner, who pitched just six times after J.C. Romero's return, learned his fate on Friday, when the Phillies designated him for assignment. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675496&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Fri, 03 Jul 2009 19:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5675496&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Ibanez feels better, but return date unknown Though Raul Ibanez, who has been on the 15-day disabled list since June 18 with a strained left groin, reports improvement, he still feels the strain. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5664086&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5664086&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi With loss, Phils drop into first-place tie The Phillies lost, 5-2, on Thursday night to the Braves at Turner Field, to fall into a first-place tie in the National League East with the Marlins. The Mets are a game back. The Phillies have lost 14 of their past 18 games. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5664104&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5664104&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Phils' Lopez makes first start since '07 Rodrigo Lopez was a low-risk move for the Phillies, signed to a Minor League deal with the intentions that maybe he could help them at some point this season. That time is now, as the righty faces the Mets on Friday in his first start since 2007. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5662842&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5662842&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Ibanez won't rejoin Phils this weekend The Phillies said on Thursday that Raul Ibanez has not suffered a setback. Ibanez was scheduled to begin a rehab stint Wednesday, but it got pushed to Thursday, then got pushed to Friday, which means he will not play against the Mets this weekend at Citizens Bank Park. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5664368&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5664368&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Rollins snaps career-long hitless streak Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins snapped a career-worst 0-for-28 slump with a single to right field in the third inning Thursday night against the Braves at Turner Field. It was Rollins' first hit since June 18, a span of 14 days and 12 games. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5663526&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5663526&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Manuel debating All-Star selections Charlie Manuel is managing the National League All-Star team for one reason only: his players, who won the World Series last season, which is why he is partial to them. He mentioned that Thursday when he talked about his eight selections for the NL All-Star team. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5649008&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5649008&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Phils tab veteran Lopez to start Friday The Phillies had four choices for Friday's start against the Mets at Citizens Bank Park: Rodrigo Lopez, Carlos Carrasco, Andrew Carpenter or Kyle Kendrick. They chose Lopez. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5647112&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:18:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5647112&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Hamels' rollercoaster year takes dip In Wednesday's 11-1 loss to the Braves, Cole Hamels allowed nine hits and seven runs in just four-plus innings after he allowed eight hits and four runs in 4 2/3 innings last week against the Blue Jays. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5647118&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5647118&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Happ's found success against Braves After Cole Hamels struggled mightily Wednesday at Turner Field, the Phillies are looking to rookie left-hander J.A. Happ to salvage their three-game series against the Braves on Thursday and bring them back to Philadelphia with a victory. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648320&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5648320&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Rollins remains hitless in return to lineup Jimmy Rollins looked like he carried a lead bat to the plate Tuesday at Turner Field. He had not played since Wednesday. In the meantime, he hit only off the practice tee. So when he returned to the Phillies' lineup against the Braves on Tuesday, his timing looked off. Todd Zolecki