Philadelphia Phillies News

MAY 18: Bronson Arroyo #61 of the Cincinnati Reds throws a pitch during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 18, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Iron Pigs pitcher Jake Diekman puts one across the plate against the Chiefs during 7th inning action at Coca Cola Park in Allentown on Saturday, April 6, 2013.

As a San Diego native, Cole Hamels said he remembers how former Padres closer Trevor Hoffman used to consistently invite troops to games.

The Phillies' Jimmy Rollins crosses home plate in front of Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco after hitting a two-run homer.

Unbeaten southpaw Tony Cingrani and the streaking Cincinnati Reds hope to keep the momentum going on Friday night when they visit Citizens Bank Park to begin a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies.

To avoid a forfeit and fine, manager Hugh Jennings recruited college players and others; they lost to the Philadelphia A's 24-2. Joe Travers gave up all 24 runs on 26 hits.

But successful arthroscopic surgery does not guarantee he will pitch again this season.

Madison Hagerty was in tears as she walked up to Chase Utley's table on the concourse of Citizens Bank Park Thursday afternoon.

I've been running this scenario in my brain for a few weeks now, and I'd be fairly surprised if a plurality of you all haven't been doing the same thing: if the Phillies are totally out of this thing -- this thing being the ever-ethereal postseason hunt -- by the trade deadline, who will stay and who will go? Put differently, if Ruben Amaro, Jr.

Another High School kid who plays a position that is historically tough to develop high schoolers from.

The Phillies have asked Justin De Fratus to get only two outs this season, but by no means has either one been easy.

Corey Kluber inspired his teammates with a tough at-bat his first time up to the plate in the majors.

MAY 15: Cole Hamels #35 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch during a game against the Cleveland Indians at Citizens Bank Park on May 15, 2013 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The Phillies woke up Wednesday morning 19-21, but just 3 1/2 games behind the Braves in the National League East.

According to the official twitter account of CBS Sports journalist Danny Knobler on May 15, 2013, the Philadelphia Phillies have signed former Chicago Cub and Miami Marlin pitcher Carlos Zambrano to a minor league contract with Atlantic League club, the Long Island Ducks.

May 3, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Miami Marlins pitcher Ricky Nolasco delivers to the plate during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

How are the Phils doing on key team stats, including team defense? Also Ryan Howard's plate "discipline", and Jimmy Rollins about to become the Phillie with 10th most RBIs and 7th most walks in team history.

Scott Kazmir had opposing hitters going back to the dugout talking about his fastball.

On the offensive side of the ball, there are important slots for the Philadelphia Phillies to fill, and Michael Young can handle more than one.

The Phillies confirmed they have signed Julsan Kamara, a 17-year-old outfielder from Germany, to a Minor League contract.