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The Phillies continue to tread water in the NL East. While awaiting the return of power hitters Ryan Howard and Chase Utley, theA offense has given new definition to the term "lethargic." With the exception of Hunter Pence and the surprising Carlos Ruiz, the Phillies have turned into a singles-hitting team, one unable to drive in runs in crucial ... (more)

His teammates would have to wait one day for the celebratory cigars because Jimmy Rollins never came to Citizens Bank Park on Monday.

Roy Oswalt last donned the uniform of the Philadelphia Phillies. A However, the usual suspects are cost cutting.

Jake Diekman proved in spring training that he can consistently get outs against Major League hitters.

Whether it's injuries, poor performance, lack of fundamentals or a combination of the three, at times the Phillies' play has left fans just shaking their heads.

Roy Halladay will hurl the first dart today for the Philadelphia Phillies. A He will probably go at least 7 complete, while Jonathan Papelbon will shake hands after the 27th out.

Coming into this season, they were expected to be the bunch of grizzled veterans that would be able to ride out the injury storm and keep their heads above water, playing like a force to be reckoned with at the top of the National League East and striking fear into the hearts of the rest of the division with the return of their All-Star right side ... (more)

Jake Diekman of the Philadelphia Phillies will probably join the team on Friday, like Michael Stutes did in 2011.

There's a stigma in baseball that closers need to only be used in save situations.

In the last six games started by either Roy Halladay or Cliff Lee, the Phillies have lost all six.

Catcher Carlos Ruiz, corner infielder Ty Wigginton and first baseman/outfielder Laynce Nix were out of Wednesday's lineup against the New York Mets because of a myriad of physical ailments.

If the Philadelphia Phillies ' record and position in the standings is any indication, this is a club that needs to make a lot of corrections moving forward.

Chase Utley of the Philadelphia Phillies will continue his exercise regimen with the team before he begins rehab games for approximately a two-week period.

When the bullpen gate opens, the only certainty for the Philadelphia Phillies is Jonathan Papelbon.

In five of the Phillies' 14 losses, they have watched their opponent dance on the field in celebration.

Charlie Manuel is a guy that players love to play for. He has a good feel for the pulse of his locker room, and that was on full display when he led the 2008 Phillies to a World Series title.

The 2012 season series between the Phillies and the Braves picked up right where the 2011 series left off -- with a Philadelphia victory.

In a post last week I told readers to send me anything regarding school board elections that they'd like to see fact checked.

A TV in the visiting dugout at Turner Field showed the inside of the Phillies bullpen early Tuesday afternoon.

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