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Phillies Links, 5/22/13: Return of the Prodigal Columnist, Date Night in D.C., and a Baseball-Fueled Soccer Abomination only once in Howard's career, according to Fangraphs' WAR metric, has he been worth more than the $25 million AAV that this deal will pay him: his MVP season back in 2006.

Lee pitched a three-hitter for his 12th career shutout and Delmon Young homered for the second straight game, sending the Philadelphia Phillies past the Miami Marlins 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Roy Oswalt has joined the Tulsa Drillers, and is expected to make his first start in Tulsa on Friday, May 24 against the Midland RockHounds.

May 11, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz talks with starting pitcher Cliff Lee during the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

With the exception of two position players, there is a new squad being built by the Philadelphia Phillies around Domonic Brown.

May 3, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley celebrates hitting a home run during the third inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.

Kansas City Hall of Famer George Brett will be the Royals' representative at this year's First-Year Player Draft.

Nearly two months into the season, the Phillies continue to hug a sub-.500 record.

The Philadelphia Phillies aren't exactly in the midst of a World Series ' season.

Justin Ruggiano's sixth inning double put Miami in front and the Marlins' bullpen spun 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief of Alex Sanabia to down the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-1, in the opener of a three- game set from Marlins Park.

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.

May 15, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard signs autographs for fans prior to playing the Cleveland Indians at Citizens Bank Park.

Aroldis Chapman saved the Reds ' win over the Mets on Monday night, one day after an uncharacteristic blown save against the Philadelphia Phillies .

The Phillies will place catcher Carlos Ruiz on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a Grade 2 strained right hamstring.

It literally took, I don't know, call it five minutes to turn what would have been a 300-500 word slobber fest over the soaring Reds into a short essay on why the Reds narrowly missed winning their first series at Citizens Bank Park since 2006.

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels struck out a season-high 10 batters Monday night, but it wasn't enough to top Alex Sanabia or stop the Miami Marlins from putting together rare back-to-back wins.

Join us for live updates and commentary as the Phillies take on the Marlins at Marlins Park.

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz is expected to be placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday due to a grade 2 right hamstring strain.

K% therefore changed, as well as SH/G, where I took the position that fewer sacrifices are better.

Former Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Jamie Moyer wants to see Immaculata College graduates persevere in their lives and remember to give back to others.