Phillies' offense rests against Orioles
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:45:00 EDT)
Right-hander Kyle Kendrick made another start in his quest to win the final spot in the Phillies' rotation. He cruised through four innings but found trouble in the fifth.

Bullpen picture slowly coming into focus
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:10:00 EDT)
With Sergio Escalona back in the Minors, eight relievers are contending for the seven-man 'pen, with only four locks: Danys Baez, Jose Contreras, Chad Durbin and Ryan Madson.

Kendrick not making rotation decision easy
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:51:00 EDT)
Kyle Kendrick allowed two runs on Friday, the first runs he had allowed in 14 innings this spring. He's fighting with Jamie Moyer for the final starting spot, but the way he's been pitching will make it hard to keep him out of the rotation.

No surprises on Phils All-Decade Team
(Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:20:00 EDT)
The Phillies enjoyed one of their best decades in franchise history in the 2000s, and there weren't many surprises when picking the club's All-Decade Team.

Lidge throws inning in Double-A game
(Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:23:00 EDT)
Brad Lidge -- who allowed three hits and one run in one inning in a Double-A Spring Training game Thursday -- figures he needs at least nine more appearances before he is ready to pitch in the regular season.

Phils' staff on target in spring games
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:05:00 EDT)
If spring results are any indication, the Phillies' pitching staff is on its way to a solid season, as their five main starting pitchers thus far have a 1.54 ERA in 46 2/3 innings.

Werth's homer the difference for Phillies
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:35:00 EDT)
Joe Blanton turned in a workmanlike performance against the Yankees on Wednesday, and Jayson Werth provided the big blow with a three-run homer in the Phillies' 6-2 victory.

Phillies' ticket sales ahead of record pace
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 17:05:00 EDT)
The Phillies have sold more than 3 million tickets for the 2010 season, and they could sell more than 3.1 million before Opening Day, putting them ahead of last year's record pace.

Heads-up Romero making progress
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:58:00 EDT)
J.C. Romero threw to hitters for the first time this spring on Wednesday, and despite a scare on a liner back to the mound, he had no setbacks with his surgically repaired left elbow and is on pace for sometime in April.

Manuel excited for his own Bat Day
(Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:32:00 EDT)
The Phillies are giving away bats with Charlie Manuel's facsimile signature on July 6 at Citizens Bank Park to children 14 and under, and the manager couldn't be more excited about it.

After big day, prospect Brown sent down
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:28:00 EDT)
Phillies outfield prospect Domonic Brown had his Spring Training moment Tuesday. He went 3-for-3 with two home runs and four RBIs. His reward? He got reassigned to Minor League camp.

Cooler, calmer Hamels adding to arsenal
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:28:00 EDT)
This spring has been about making sure that Cole Hamels is well armed. Hamels needed more than just his fastball and changeup to succeed. He needed to work on his curveball. He also wanted to add a cutter. In addition, he's in a better frame of mind.

Phils belt three homers, upend Tigers
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:46:00 EDT)
Lefty Cole Hamels allowed just one unearned run in five innings, while Domonic Brown homered twice and Ryan Howard added a two-run shot as the Phillies defeated the Tigers, 6-1, on Tuesday in Clearwater, Fla.

Polanco could return to lineup by Friday
(Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:17:00 EDT)
Placido Polanco, who sprained his right knee stumbling on the mound Monday, said Tuesday that "it's still a little bit sore, but it's the best case. I was pretty worried [Monday]."

Doc continues to hone craft during spring
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:41:00 EDT)
Roy Halladay always seemed like a perfectionist from afar, but his perfectionism is even more apparent up close.

Howard unfazed by 'false' trade rumor
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:36:00 EDT)
Ryan Howard gathered his thoughts before he addressed reporters in the Phillies' clubhouse at Bright House Field. Shane Victorino said Albert Pujols' name in the distance, ending the interview as Howard cracked up.

Halladay enjoys strong start in Phils' win
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:34:00 EDT)
Roy Halladay gave up his first run on the spring Monday, but not much else, turning in a strong five-inning performance in the Phillies' 5-1 win over the Pirates.

Polanco exits early with sprained knee
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:22:00 EDT)
Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco left Monday's game against the Pirates in the third inning after he sprained his right knee stumbling on the pitcher's mound trying to catch a popup.

Rotation hopeful Moyer hit hard in 'B' game
(Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:10:00 EDT)
Jamie Moyer, who is competing with Kyle Kendrick for the fifth spot in the Phillies' rotation, allowed eight hits and five runs in three innings in a third "B" game against the Blue Jays on Monday.

Baez providing much-needed insurance
(Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:15:00 EDT)
Danys Baez's ninth-inning comforts are a big reason why the Phillies signed him to a two-year, $5.25 million contract in January.