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=20080807&content_id=3269164&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:52:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3269164&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Phils unable to back Hamels in finale Despite a strong outing from ace Cole Hamels, the Phillies were shut out for the seventh time in 2008, losing to the Marlins, 3-0, on Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Ken Mandel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270690&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270690&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Phillies' offense hits bump in road The Phils' offense appeared to have turned a corner after an offensive slide that began in mid-June. But the club's four hits on Thursday left manager Charlie Manuel using the word "inconsistent" to describe the team's hitting after its 3-0 loss to the Marlins. Kevin Horan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3269502&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:54:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3269502&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Phillies acquire reliever Eyre from Cubs After a season of searching for a second lefty in the bullpen, the Phillies landed Scott Eyre from the Cubs for Minor League right-hander Brian Schlitter. Ken Mandel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270776&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:44:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270776&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Phillies get mixed news on injuries The Phillies received news on Thursday about two of their injured players who are on the disabled list. Kevin Horan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270149&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3270149&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Player Journal: Joe Savery Joe Savery http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3268581&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:57:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3268581&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Cervenak relieved to collect first hit On Wednesday, Cervenak got his first Major League hit, grounding a 2-2 offering into left, scoring Eric Bruntlett from third base. "I think I kind of pictured it not being a high chopper through the infield," Cervenak said with a smile. "When it happened, it was a big relief -- something I'm always going to remember. Kevin Horan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3266076&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3266076&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Sinker serves Kendrick, Phillies well With Phillies right-hander Kyle Kendrick, it's all about the sinker, and his fortunes rise and fall depending on its effectiveness. It worked well enough on Wednesday, as the Phillies evened the series against the Marlins with a 5-0 shutout. Ken Mandel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3266941&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3266941&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Hamels seeks end to personal slide Cole Hamels hasn't been in a situation like this since his first weeks in the Major Leagues in 2006. When the Phillies' ace takes the hill against the Marlins on Thursday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, he will be looking to end a personal drought of five starts without a win. Kevin Horan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3265539&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:20:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3265539&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Elbow discomfort sidelines Gordon Phillies reliever Tom Gordon experienced right elbow discomfort while pitching in a rehabilitation assignment for Class A Clearwater on Wednesday night and was removed from the game. Kevin Horan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3265565&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080806&content_id=3265565&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Cervenak can advise Ennis on Korea If former Phillies pitcher John Ennis needs some advice on Korean restaurants, infielder Mike Cervenak has a few suggestions. "They have Outback and TGI Friday's, so he'll be fine," Cervenak said with a laugh. Ken Mandel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3267489&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:24:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080807&content_id=3267489&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Phils' Draft pick strikes out 12 Alan Friedman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257619&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:07:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257619&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Moyer suffers first career loss to Marlins Jamie Moyer's dominance of the Marlins was well documented before the 45-year-old took the hill on Tuesday. But it was the Marlins' Josh Johnson, not Moyer, who turned in the dominant pitching performance, tossing six shutout innings to defeat the Phils, 8-2. Kevin Horan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257638&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:22:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257638&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Kendrick aims to avenge rough start On July 19, Kyle Kendrick allowed three home runs and seven earned runs, both career highs, on the way to a 9-5 Phillies loss to the Marlins. On Wednesday, Kendrick will have his first chance for revenge when he takes the hill against Florida. Kevin Horan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3258105&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Tue, 05 Aug 2008 20:42:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3258105&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Feliz to visit back specialist Injured Phillies third baseman Pedro Feliz is scheduled to make his second visit to a back specialist on Thursday, assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said. Kevin Horan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257659&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Tue, 05 Aug 2008 19:37:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080805&content_id=3257659&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Rollins commends top young readers Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins is happy when he has the opportunity to recognize young readers in the Philadelphia area. Rollins took time before the Phils' game against the Marlins on Tuesday to speak with the top 100 readers in the Philadelphia Reads summer program. Kevin Horan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3251611&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:45:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080804&content_id=3251611&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Samuel to join Phils Wall of Fame In a ceremony before Friday's game against the Pirates, former second baseman Juan Samuel will be inducted into the Phillies Wall of Fame. Kevin Horan http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3249978&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:02:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3249978&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Victorino, Lidge carry Phils to victory After Shane Victorino's tiebreaking three-run blast, closer Brad Lidge bent, but didn't break, and the Phillies squeaked out a 5-4 win over the Cardinals that vaulted them to a 2 1/2-game lead in the NL East, thanks to losses by the Mets and Marlins. Ken Mandel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3249990&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Mon, 04 Aug 2008 01:22:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3249990&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Moyer seeks more magic vs. Marlins With Jamie Moyer's 10-0 career record against the Marlins, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is happy to have the 45-year-old lefty on the hill for Tuesday's series opener at Citizens Bank Park. Ken Mandel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3250007&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Sun, 03 Aug 2008 20:34:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080803&content_id=3250007&vkey=news_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Gordon makes first rehab appearance When reliever Tom Gordon missed nearly two months last season recovering from a strained right rotator cuff and an upper respiratory infection, it turned out to be a good thing, baseball-wise. The Phils are hoping for similar results this season. Ken Mandel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3242777&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:10:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20080802&content_id=3242777&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi&partnerId=rss_phi Blanton earns first win with Phillies Saturday night is exactly why the Phillies traded for Joe Blanton, to eat innings and provide quality efforts. Ken Mandel