Left-hander Cliff Lee will get the ball on Opening Day for the Phillies, manager Ryne Sandberg announced Monday. "It's definitely an honor to be the Opening Day starter," Lee said. "I look forward to it. I'm ready to go."More»Sandberg names Lee the starter for Opening Day
Jake Diekman knew he had landed on the Phillies' radar during a long drive from Arizona to Nebraska in the autumn of 2011. After a strong performance in his second tour through the AFL, the Phils called to inform him that they had placed him on the 40-man roster.More» Diekman induces an inning-ending double play
The Phillies have acquired catcher Koyie Hill from the Nationals in exchange for cash or a player to be named later. While unlikely to have much of an impact at the big league level, the 35-year-old Hill provides a boost to Philadelphia's Minor League depth at catcher after Lou Marson's release.More» Hill drives in two with a single to right
Mike Schmidt feels fantastic, lucky, re-energized and excited about the future. He suffered a major scare last August when he was diagnosed with Stage 3 melanoma, but recent scans have been clear of cancer. This year, he's thrilled to be joining the Phillies' broadcast booth for 13 Sunday games.More»Mike Schmidt feeling fantastic after health issues
Check back later this week, but Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels brimmed with confidence following Sunday's bullpen session at Bright House Field. He threw 27 pitches at about 70 percent as he recovers from a left shoulder issue that put him several weeks behind schedule.More»Hamels hopeful he can progress after latest bullpen
Sean O'Sullivan and Jonathan Papelbon both gave up a pair of runs as the Phillies fell to the Pirates, 5-0, at Bright House Field on Sunday in a game which saw five batters hit by pitches.More» Ruiz nabs Sanchez on an attempted steal
The Phillies and Pirates have played three Grapefruit League games this spring, and the Phillies have been hit by pitches seven times, while the Pirates have been hit five times. It made for a relatively interesting few minutes in the Phillies' 5-0 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday at Bright House Field.More»
The Phillies need to finalize their bench before Opening Day on March 31, and Tony Gwynn Jr. is making a case to be one of the team's extra outfielders. He has particularly impressed Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg with his defense, which is something the Phillies could use.More» Gwynn makes a sliding grab in foul ground
In a Grapefruit League duel between two of the most accomplished lefties in the game, Jon Lester and Cliff Lee both turned in strong performances for their teams on Saturday night. The Phillies, helped mainly by offense following Lester's departure, went on to a 4-1 victory at JetBlue Park.More» Byrd laces RBI double down left-field line
Though manager Ryne Sandberg hasn't gone as far as to officially declare Cliff Lee the Phillies' Opening Day starter, the veteran left-hander solidified his already strong case to receive that nod on Saturday night against the Red Sox, when he turned in his best outing of the spring against the defending champions.More»Palmer chats with Lee about the Phils' expectations
Following a live bullpen session earlier this week, right-hander Jonathan Pettibone said he thinks he could potentially be ready to return by the time the Phillies need a fifth starter.More» Pettibone allows three runs over six innings
Phillies skipper Ryne Sandberg was looking at Saturday night's Grapefruit League opponent, the Red Sox, as an inspiration for his own club. Sandberg is hoping to guide the Phillies back to the playoffs in his first full season at the helm.More»Sandberg sets the tone at first day of Phillies camp
Cole Hamels took part in a surprise FaceTime conversation with Sgt. Joey Andreacchio, a Phillies fan who recently returned to his home in Langhorne, Pa., after his latest tour in Afghanistan.More»Phils, Liberty USO Welcome Home Soldier
Chase Utley drove in two runs and Ryan Howard hit his first homer since July 5, but the Phillies couldn't hold a late lead in a 6-5 loss to the Pirates on Friday afternoon.More»
Tommy Joseph is one of the Phillies' top prospects, but he will have to wait to contribute in the Majors after the club made several moves to cut down the roster.More» Joseph's double to right scores two
Coming back from an injury is about more than just getting healthy again. It can be about correcting bad habits that were picked up while making allowances for being hurt, and Ryan Howard's home run to left on Friday shows that he is on the right track.More»Howard discusses adjusting his swing this spring
Left-hander Cole Hamels, who is coming back from shoulder tendinitis, said Friday he felt no ill effects from his 20-pitch bullpen session two days earlier, but that he intends to proceed with caution.More»Hamels feels satisfied after latest bullpen session
When Spring Training opened, right-hander and non-roster invitee Jeff Manship appeared to be ticketed for Triple-A Lehigh Valley. It still may end up that way, but injuries have created openings and Manship has taken advantage of that.More» Manship fans Ramirez in first start
The only things Jimmy Rollins knew Thursday morning at Bright House Field were that he had not played since Monday, and that Ryne Sandberg seemed upset with him about something.More»Sandberg on Hernandez's outing, sitting Rollins
Phillies right-hander Roberto Hernandez must hope Thursday is just a taste of things to come. Hernandez started with five perfect innings in a 6-2 victory over the Yankees in a Grapefruit League game at Bright House Field. Ten of his 15 outs came on ground balls.More» Hernandez fields grounder for out at first
The reality is Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez had a small chance to make the Opening Day roster. He has not looked ready yet to compete at the big league level.More»
The Phillies said Thursday that Cole Hamels felt fine following a bullpen session Wednesday at Bright House Field. It was the first time he had thrown from a mound since March 1.More»Hamels feels satisfied after latest bullpen session
Chase Utley went 1-for-3 Thursday against the Yankees to raise his Spring Training batting average to .200. No cause for alarm, Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg said.More» Galvis and Utley turn two to end the sixth
Quiet offensively this spring, the Phillies erupted early, hitting Orioles starter Ubaldo Jimenez hard in Wednesday afternoon's 6-5 win at Ed Smith Stadium. Dominic Brown hit a bases-clearing triple to right field in the first inning, backing A.J. Burnett, who allowed three runs on four hits over four-plus innings.More»
Cole Hamels threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday. It was the first time he'd thrown from a mound since March 1, when he suffered a setback following his recovery from inflammation in his left shoulder.More»Hamels feels satisfied after latest bullpen session
Right-hander Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez did not pitch as scheduled Wednesday in a Grapefruit League game against the Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium because he has a sore right shoulder. The Phillies said he first experienced the soreness while throwing Tuesday.More» Gonzalez strikes out Joseph to start frame
Phillies right-hander A.J. Burnett threw breaking ball after breaking ball Wednesday at Ed Smith Stadium. It's a process. "It's getting there, little by little," he said after allowing three runs in four-plus innings. "Finally struck out somebody on a hook today. Still hit one, but at least I got one strikeout."More»A.J. Burnett sharp in his first Spring start
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