Phillies' Velasquez shut down Saturday, to watch tape of Greinke
Vince Velasquez plans to spend the rest of the season watching old videos of Zack Greinke. He's got a lot of free time on his hands now that the Philadelphia Phillies have shut him down for the season.
Vince Velasquez plans to spend the rest of the season watching old videos of Zack Greinke. He's got a lot of free time on his hands now that the Philadelphia Phillies have shut him down for the season.
Hellickson blows 4-0 lead, Phils fall to Braves 8-4 on Friday
Jeremy Hellickson crouched behind the mound and scratched his head while Matt Kemp circled the bases. Just like that, a 4-0 lead had vanished. Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth, Kemp had four RBIs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 on Friday night.
Jeremy Hellickson crouched behind the mound and scratched his head while Matt Kemp circled the bases. Just like that, a 4-0 lead had vanished. Freddie Freeman hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the ninth, Kemp had four RBIs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 on Friday night.
Morgan, Phillies swept by Nationals 2-1 on Wednesday
If Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Adam Morgan continues to pitch like he did against the Washington Nationals, it's only a matter of time before he ends his losing streak.
If Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Adam Morgan continues to pitch like he did against the Washington Nationals, it's only a matter of time before he ends his losing streak.
Howard belts 20th homer as Phillies fall to Nationals 3-2
Ryan Howard finally figured out Max Scherzer. The same could not be said for his teammates. Scherzer didn't allow a hit until the sixth inning and he was dominant through eight as the Washington Nationals continued their mastery of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.
Ryan Howard finally figured out Max Scherzer. The same could not be said for his teammates. Scherzer didn't allow a hit until the sixth inning and he was dominant through eight as the Washington Nationals continued their mastery of the Philadelphia Phillies with a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.
Roark, Werth lead Nationals past Phillies 4-0
Jake Thompson pitched well after a shaky start, but Jayson Werth hit a solo homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 on Monday night.
Jake Thompson pitched well after a shaky start, but Jayson Werth hit a solo homer and the Washington Nationals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 on Monday night.
Ellis gets big hit in Phillies debut to key 5-1 win vs Mets
A.J. Ellis got a big hit in his Philadelphia debut, breaking a seventh-inning tie with a two-run double Sunday that sent the Phillies to a 5-1 victory over the New York Mets.
A.J. Ellis got a big hit in his Philadelphia debut, breaking a seventh-inning tie with a two-run double Sunday that sent the Phillies to a 5-1 victory over the New York Mets.
Cespedes, Syndergaard help Mets rout Phillies again, 12-1
Yoenis Cespedes clocked a three-run homer, Kelly Johnson had a pinch-hit grand slam and Noah Syndergaard pitched two-hit ball over seven innings as the resurgent Mets routed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 on Saturday.
Yoenis Cespedes clocked a three-run homer, Kelly Johnson had a pinch-hit grand slam and Noah Syndergaard pitched two-hit ball over seven innings as the resurgent Mets routed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 on Saturday.
Joseph, Hernandez homer as Phillies beat White Sox 5-3
Battered in back-to-back games, the Phillies came out swinging this time. Tommy Joseph and Cesar Hernandez homered to back Jerad Eickhoff, and struggling Philadelphia beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Battered in back-to-back games, the Phillies came out swinging this time. Tommy Joseph and Cesar Hernandez homered to back Jerad Eickhoff, and struggling Philadelphia beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Wednesday night.
White Sox rout Phillies 9-1, road woes continue
Jose Abreu homered for a third straight game, Carlos Rodon threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the slumping Phillies 9-1 on Tuesday night.
Jose Abreu homered for a third straight game, Carlos Rodon threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the slumping Phillies 9-1 on Tuesday night.
Velasquez still struggling, Phils routed by Cards
Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez continued his struggles Sunday in a 9-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Phillies right-hander Vince Velasquez continued his struggles Sunday in a 9-0 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Hernandez, Hellickson lift Phillies over Cardinals, 4-2
Cesar Hernandez homered, doubled and singled, and Jeremy Hellickson pitched seven strong innings in the Phillies' 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
Cesar Hernandez homered, doubled and singled, and Jeremy Hellickson pitched seven strong innings in the Phillies' 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday night.
Utley homers in Dodgers' 15-5 win over Phillies
Ryan Howard and Chase Utley homering in the same game brought back memories for Phillies fans.
Ryan Howard and Chase Utley homering in the same game brought back memories for Phillies fans.
Paredes matched season-high for hits, RBIs; Leads Phils to sweep of Colorado
Jimmy Paredes singled, doubled, homered and drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies held on to complete a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 7-6 victory Sunday.
Jimmy Paredes singled, doubled, homered and drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies held on to complete a three-game sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 7-6 victory Sunday.
Franco homers, then things get testy as Phillies top Rockies, 6-3
Maikel Franco and his Philadelphia teammates didn't like the way the Rockies responded to his home run. Franco hit a three-run homer, then later was in the middle of a testy exchange that led to the benches clearing and a pair of ejections as the Phillies beat Colorado 6-3 Saturday night.
Maikel Franco and his Philadelphia teammates didn't like the way the Rockies responded to his home run. Franco hit a three-run homer, then later was in the middle of a testy exchange that led to the benches clearing and a pair of ejections as the Phillies beat Colorado 6-3 Saturday night.
Freddy Galvis hits 3-run homer, Phillies beat Dodgers 6-2
Philadelphia shortstop Freddy Galvis hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to help the Phillies beat Los Angeles 6-2 on Wednesday. The homer was his first right-handed since 2014.
Philadelphia shortstop Freddy Galvis hit a three-run home run in the seventh inning to help the Phillies beat Los Angeles 6-2 on Wednesday. The homer was his first right-handed since 2014.
Dodgers beat Phillies 9-3 to tie Giants atop NL West
Howie Kendrick, Yasmani Grandal and Justin Turner homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Tuesday night to tie the San Francisco Giants atop the NL West.
Howie Kendrick, Yasmani Grandal and Justin Turner homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-3 on Tuesday night to tie the San Francisco Giants atop the NL West.
Seager hits 2 homers, Dodgers beat Phillies 9-4
Corey Seager homered twice, Chase Utley and Yasmani Grandal also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4 on Monday night.
Corey Seager homered twice, Chase Utley and Yasmani Grandal also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-4 on Monday night.
Phils turn triple play, Padres' error to win 6-5
The Phillies went around the horn for the first triple play ever at Petco Park, then took advantage of a key error to beat the Padres 6-5 on Sunday.
The Phillies went around the horn for the first triple play ever at Petco Park, then took advantage of a key error to beat the Padres 6-5 on Sunday.
Phillies' Thompson outpitched by Padres in major league debut
Padres starter Paul Clemens briefly wore the wrong uniform after getting overzealous with pine tar but still outpitched Jake Thompson in the Philadelphia right-hander's major league debut, and San Diego beat the Phillies 9-7 on Saturday night.
Padres starter Paul Clemens briefly wore the wrong uniform after getting overzealous with pine tar but still outpitched Jake Thompson in the Philadelphia right-hander's major league debut, and San Diego beat the Phillies 9-7 on Saturday night.
Franco lifts Phillies over Giants 5-4 in 12 innings
Maikel Franco drove home the winning run with one out in the 12th inning on a play that eventually was ruled a single to give Philadelphia a 5-4 victory over the struggling San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.
Maikel Franco drove home the winning run with one out in the 12th inning on a play that eventually was ruled a single to give Philadelphia a 5-4 victory over the struggling San Francisco Giants on Wednesday night.