Ryan Howard News

After a calamitous 10-game West Coast swing, the Nationals could use a strong showing against their fiercest division rival to boost their standing.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. The last major-league hitter that Tony Cingrani faced was Ryan Howard.

Utley felt a burning sensation when taking batting practice Tuesday and was scratched from the lineup.

Eighty-five of Cliff Lee's 115 pitches went for strikes as the veteran left-hander tossed his 12th career shutout to guide the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 victory over the Miami Marlins in the rubber match of a three-game series from Marlins Park.

If you've ever taken a drive down Gulf Boulevard, chances are you've noticed the spectacular beachfront homes that line the west side of the scenic drive.

The title of the session was "View From the Top." It was not lost on any of the four panelists - Ruben Amaro Jr., Peter Luukko, Howie Roseman, and Adam Aron - that their franchises have been enjoying the view from less-lofty vantage points lately.

Travis Snider hit a pinch-hit grand slam during a five-run sixth inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled a strong return by Matt Garza with a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night.

The Associated Press 5/21/13 Undated- Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard avoided the disabled list after undergoing an MRI on his sore left knee yesterday.

Ryan Howard had three hits and three RBI and Delmon Young homered to carry the Phillies to a 7-3 win over the Marlins in Miami on Tuesday night.

A couple of weeks ago, we used this space to advocate the shopping of Ryan Howard to general managers searching for power.

Ryan Howard went 3-for-5 with three RBI and Delmon Young homered for the second time this season as the Philadelphia Phillies evened a three-game set with the Miami Marlins with a 7-3 win at Marlins Park.

Victimized once again by an ineffective offense, Hamels had zero patience for anyone, including the media, following Monday's 5-1 road loss against the Miami Marlins.

The move is retroactive to May 11, meaning Adams can be activated as early as Sunday.

May 5, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay delivers to the plate as Miami Marlins left fielder Juan Pierre takes a lead off third base during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park.

With two swings on Sunday, the Phillies earned a thrilling win reminiscent of the 2008-11 period and some positive momentum heading into an eight-game road trip.

Mar. 12, 2013; Phoenix AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies infielder Ryan Howard sits in the dugout in the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

IN ADDITION TO righting their ship, the Phillies also must avoid taking on more water, a task that became more challenging yesterday when a couple of their stars were sidelined with injuries.

Winning a series at Citizens Bank Park isn't something the Reds would take for granted.

The Phillies can win a series and make it a successful week against the two Ohio teams if they're victorious Sunday.

Chase Utley found serenity here, at a baseball diamond named for a coach who accepted a $1 salary for 16 years to save his college's team from abolishment.