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‘Strength’ Of Schedule: Should Phils Be Happy?

At first glance a 21-16 record is fine work; especially with all the early distractions, it’s good the Phillies have skated out...

Offense, Bullpen Clutch In 4-3 Victory

With one out in the ninth and two runners on base, Brad Lidge uncorked a 3-2 slider. It was picture perfect —...

Gamenight: Phillies (20-16) At Reds (20-17)

Philadelphia Phillies (20-16) at Cincinnati Reds (20-17) Cole Hamels (1-2, 5.04 ERA) vs. Johnny Cueto (4-1, 1.93 ERA) Time: 7:10 p.m. at...

Happ Moved To Rotation

J.A Happ was moved to the starting rotation and Chan Ho Park was moved to the bullpen. “I’m disappointed,” Park said. “I...

Bako Aquisition Could Clear Up Coste

A small acquisition like the Paul Bako signing might not make one wonder, but suddenly, the Phillies have – once again –...

Photos from the Bus Trip to DC

Phillies Sign Catcher Paul Bako

David Murphy reports (via Twitter) the Phillies have signed catcher Paul Bako to a minor league deal. Todd Zolecki confirmed and said...

Ibanez Named NL Player Of The Week

Todd Zolecki reports Raul Ibanez has been named National League Player of the Week.

Odds And Ends: Ibanez, Escalona, Werth, Romero

A few notes on this off day: Triple Crown update: Raul Ibanez is hitting .357 (5th, NL) with 13 HR (2nd, NL)...

Opinion: 2 Of 3 Starters Have To Go

Here’s your regular pitching staff update. Now it’s May 18: Jamie Moyer is 169th out of 172 in the majors in ERA...

Commentary: Be Proud, Nation

A 700 Level photo showed a bare section 104 at Nationals Park, just before game one of the Saturday doubleheader between the...

Bullpen, Bats Assure D.C. Sweep

Like any good team, the Phillies ran through a bad team, sweeping the Nationals in four games with an 8-6 win. This...

Gameday: Phillies (19-16) At Nationals (11-24)

Philadelphia Phillies (19-16) at Washington Nationals (11-24) Chan Ho Park (1-1, 6.00 ERA) vs. Jordan Zimmermann (2-1, 5.90 ERA) Time: 1:35 p.m....

Phillies Drop Carpenter, Promote Escalona

The Phillies have sent Andrew Carpenter to AAA Lehigh Valley and have brought up reliever Sergio Escalona from AA Reading. Escalona, a...

Ibanez’s Stroke Helps Sweep Doubleheader

Raul Ibanez had a banner day in Washington, hitting three home runs in two games and helping to give the Phillies wins...

Gamenight: Phillies At Nationals

Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals Andrew Carpenter vs. Daniel Cabrera (0-4, 4.98 ERA) Time: 7:05 p.m. at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C. Weather:...

Opinion: Mayberry Should Get Call North

Friday night the Phillies designated Miguel Cairo for assignment, meaning he can either be traded or released, or will clear waivers. Very...

Gameday: Phillies (17-16) At Nationals (11-22)

Philadelphia Phillies (17-16) at Washington Nationals (11-22) Brett Myers (2-2, 4.81 ERA) vs. Scott Olsen (1-3, 7.00 ERA) Time: 1:05 p.m. at...

Today: Bus Trip To D.C.

Phillies Nation is on its annual bus trip to Washington, D.C. to see the Phillies take on the Nationals at 7 p.m....

Thank You, Raul: Phillies Win In 12

Raul Ibanez struck a two-run double, kicking off a four-run 12th inning that won it for the Phillies, 10-6, over the Nationals....

Cairo Designated; Carpenter to Pitch Game Two

According to David Murphy via Twitter, Miguel Cairo has been designated for assignment and despite the fact that Saturday is Kyle Kendrick’s day...

Gamenight: Phillies (16-16) At Nationals (11-21)

Philadelphia Phillies (16-16) at Washington Nationals (11-21) Joe Blanton (1-3, 6.82 ERA) vs. John Lannan (2-3, 3.89 ERA) Time: 7:05 p.m. at...

Phillies Honored at the White House

The Phillies visited Barack Obama and the White House Friday afternoon. Originally scheduled to visit in April, the Phillies postponed due to the...

Keep The Change: The ‘Lost’ Lidge

This is “Keep the Change,” a new feature by Nick “The Beer Man” Staskin. Nick is a beer man at Citizens Bank...