Tuesday Sep 2 | Beerleaguer
Midday: Phillies make three more September call-ups
All three were with the club earlier. Everyone who reads Beerleaguer is familiar with Walrond, Cervenak and Tracy, so we'll skip the details.
Lawrence: Phils' bullpen calls should be J.C. and a prayer
During the marathon that was a 13-inning game between the Phillies and Mets Tuesday into Wednesday, there was a quiet, yet noticeable rumble from the hard-boiled fans stuffed inside Citizens Bank Park each time ...
Phillies reliever Ryan Madson shows his frustration in the eighth inning. AP
If, in fact, these four days at historic Wrigley Field are a prelude to something bigger -- something like the National League Championship Series in October -- then consider this proof that the Phillies aren't ...
In Tom Gordon's absence, Ryan Madson has been used as a set-up man for closer Brad Lidge. AP file
Pardon Ryan Madson if he's a little overexcited these days. He's just eager to be part of a pennant race.
Rollins: Fans one reason free agents say no to Philly
More than once, Jimmy Rollins has broken out his recruiting speech to lure a potential free agent to play for the Phillies.
Seanez returns to Phillies' bullpen
Rudy Seanez strode through the clubhouse like he never left, though the rest of the Phillies didn't feel likewise.
Howard reaches 100-RBI mark again
Ryan Howard didn't want to look at the statistics. He was too wrapped up in how Monday's game ended, when he grounded to second.
Thursday: Dodgers crawl back, overcome Phils in 9th
Leading 6-1 after two innings, the offense shut it down through the next seven frames only to watch their lead collapse, as the Dodgers edged the Phillies 7-6 on a walk-off homer by Nomar Garciaparra.
Rich Hofmann: Hey fans, you can boo so let Rollins speak
" . . . the worst bleeping fans in the world." - Larry Bowa, Philadelphia icon, 1980 THE SKINS IN THIS TOWN are so thin as to be translucent.
Nightcap report: Phils will pick up Erye's salary
Lefty Scott Eyre is owed about $1.2 million for the rest of the season. Just a few notes to pass along.
Gordon likely out for rest of season
Phillies reliever Tom Gordon's visit to Dr. Lewis Yocum on Monday went as expected, with the orthopedist agreeing with team physician Michael Ciccotti's diagnosis.
BASEBALL Giles trade falls through
A possible trade to send Brian Giles from San Diego to Boston fell through Friday, and the Padres outfielder said he was upset that details of the talks became public.
Ailing Gordon leaves game in minors
Phillies righthander Tom Gordon left tonight's rehabilitation assignment for single-A Clearwater with discomfort in his right elbow.
Elbow discomfort sidelines Phils' Gordon
Phillies reliever Tom Gordon experienced right elbow discomfort while pitching in a rehabilitation assignment for Class A Clearwater on Wednesday night and was removed from the game.
Gordon's elbow cause for concern
A few hours after manager Charlie Manuel admitted he's worried about the Phillies' bullpen depth, reliever Tom Gordon encountered a setback Wednesday night in his rehab appearance for Class A Clearwater.
The Phillies Zone: Amaro on Eyre, Gordon and Feliz
Phillies assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. met with reporters after today's 3-0 loss to the Florida Marlins to talk about Scott Eyre , Tom Gordon and Pedro Feliz .
Elbow discomfort sidelines Gordon
Phillies relief pitcher Tom Gordon experienced right elbow discomfort while pitching in a rehabilitation assignment for Class A Clearwater on Wednesday night and was removed from the game.
Former Blue Rock Chad Durbin has found his niche in the bullpen. Getty Images file
Looking back, Mike Arbuckle recalls reading the scouting reports filed by Phillies officials who watched Chad Durbin pitch last season for the Detroit Tigers.
Injured Gordon makes minors appearance
Tom Gordon is 40 years old and has 20 seasons worth of wear on his right arm. But, like last year, the Phillies are relying on him to get big, late-inning outs during the season's final month.
Gordon makes first rehab appearance
When Phillies reliever Tom Gordon missed nearly two months last season recovering from a strained right rotator cuff and an upper respiratory infection, it turned out to be a good thing, baseball-wise. With ...