Joe Blanton News

As of 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Tropical Storm Hanna was swirling 160 miles southeast of the South Carolina coast.

The Phillies have released triple-A Lehigh Valley righthander Kris Benson . The Phillies signed Benson to a minor-league contract in Februrary with the idea that he could plug into the rotation sometime before ...

Former Oakland teammates Joe Blanton and Rich Harden take the mound when the Phillies and Cubs continue their series from Wrigley Field.

Manny Ramirez and Adam Dunn hope to help their new clubs earn an advantage in the NL West.

Alfonso Soriano hit a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phllies 3-2 for their seventh straight win.

The Phillies had their sights set on acquiring a top-notch starting pitcher before this year's trading deadline.

A big smile crossed Rich Harden's face Wednesday when he heard he'd be facing an old friend Friday.

For the fourth time this season and third time this month, the Phillies take center stage tonight on ESPN's Sunday Night Baseball.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Joe Blanton throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug.

It's not unusual for Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier to work a walk, as he ranks third on Los Angeles with 41 free passes.

Jayson Werth's tiebreaking home run lifted the Phillies over the Nationals 5-4 on a night when half of Citizens Bank Park showed Jimmy Rollins that carrying last year's playoff team on his back can't buy their ...

When the Nationals are in a close game, Saul Rivera will likely be pitching in the seventh or eighth inning.

Jayson Werth practically hopped out of the batter's box, and nearly floated out to left field with the baseball.

In April, the theory through the NL East was that three flawed teams would contend, and the one that made the best in-season moves would win the division.

Give Oakland straight A's for what that organization has done with its starting rotation.

Another ugly one here at the Bank. It's been 23 innings now since the Phillies have scored a run.

By Sean Allen Special to ESPN.com August 12, 2008, 12:03 PM Wednesday's slate features three pitchers who are probably owned in too few ESPN leagues and could see their ownership shoot up with a good outing.

After Joe Blanton blanked the Pirates for seven innings Friday night, he and Brett Myers compared notes on the Pittsburgh hitters.

Those who follow the Pirates most faithfully might have difficulty not going overboard about Jeff Karstens' first two starts.

LOUIS -- As he watches the Cardinals compete in a pennant race, all Rick Ankiel can do is sit idly and watch his team play.