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• Wagner upset over story, denies criticism of Mets relievers

By By KATIE STRANG Newsday

Jul 24, 2008

• Aurilia's big hit lifts Giants

By By JANIE McCAULEY

Jul 24, 2008

Rich Aurilia lined a go-ahead two-run double to center field in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Wednesday night.

• Recap: Arizona vs. Chicago Cubs

By By Sports Network

Jul 24, 2008

Reed Johnson hit a grand slam and Ted Lilly was solid on the mound, as the Chicago Cubs avoided being swept with a 10-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

• Recap: San Francisco vs. Washington

By By Sports Network

Jul 24, 2008

Rich Aurilia's two-run double off Luis Ayala highlighted a three-run eighth inning as San Francisco rallied to down Washington, 6-4, in the second test of a three-game series at AT&T Park.

• Cubs activate Soriano, Eyre; option Hoffpauir, Hart

By By Sports Network

Jul 24, 2008

The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Alfonso Soriano and left-handed pitcher Scott Eyre from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday.

• Recap: Seattle vs. Boston

By By Sports Network

Jul 24, 2008

Mike Lowell drove in the go-ahead runs in the top of the 12th inning and the Boston Red Sox held off a late charge from the Seattle Mariners to win, 6-3, and complete a three-game sweep at Safeco Field.

• Recap: Florida vs. Atlanta

By By Sports Network

Jul 24, 2008

Tim Hudson hurled six shutout innings, and Gregor Blanco and Yunel Escobar each drove in three runs apiece as Atlanta bested Florida, 9-4, in the rubber match of a three-game set.

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Philadelphia Phillies

Recent news, scores and statistics about the Philadelphia Phillies of the National League East Division of Major League Baseball

Latest Phillies News

Jul 24, 2008

• Myers struggles in first start back from minors

NEW YORK - Brett Myers still looks lost.

Jul 23, 2008

• Phillies score six in 9th to knock Mets out of 1st

NEW YORK - The Philadelphia Phillies showed their flaws for eight innings Tuesday night.

Jul 22, 2008

• Phillies notes: Manuel says Blanton should be a good fit for the team

NEW YORK - The Mets and the Phillies began a three-game series Tuesday night tied for the National League East lead.

Jul 22, 2008

• Showdown at Shea pits Phils vs. Mets

From Press staff and wire reports

Jul 21, 2008

• Phillies' Jenkins leaves game after being injured by broken bat

Associated Press

Jul 21, 2008

• Phillies fall into first-place tie with Mets after 11-inning loss to Florida

MIAMI - Savoring his game-winning single, Jorge Cantu rounded first base and kept going, trying to escape his jubilant Florida Marlins teammates.

Jul 19, 2008

• Kendrick, Phils fall in Florida

MIAMI - The game brought to mind a Saturday beer league, with plenty of swinging from the heels by both the Florida Marlins and Philadelphia Phillies. Despite a four-run margin, the outcome was in doubt until the final pitch.

Latest MLB News

Jul 24, 2008

• Wagner upset over story, denies criticism of Mets relievers

Jul 24, 2008

• Aurilia's big hit lifts Giants

Rich Aurilia lined a go-ahead two-run double to center field in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Washington Nationals 6-4 on Wednesday night.

Jul 24, 2008

• Recap: Arizona vs. Chicago Cubs

Reed Johnson hit a grand slam and Ted Lilly was solid on the mound, as the Chicago Cubs avoided being swept with a 10-6 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Jul 24, 2008

• Recap: San Francisco vs. Washington

Rich Aurilia's two-run double off Luis Ayala highlighted a three-run eighth inning as San Francisco rallied to down Washington, 6-4, in the second test of a three-game series at AT&T Park.

Jul 24, 2008

• Cubs activate Soriano, Eyre; option Hoffpauir, Hart

The Chicago Cubs activated outfielder Alfonso Soriano and left-handed pitcher Scott Eyre from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday.

Jul 24, 2008

• Recap: Seattle vs. Boston

Jul 24, 2008

• Recap: Florida vs. Atlanta

Tim Hudson hurled six shutout innings, and Gregor Blanco and Yunel Escobar each drove in three runs apiece as Atlanta bested Florida, 9-4, in the rubber match of a three-game set.

Jul 19, 2008

• Blanton's arrival sends Eaton to Phils' bullpen

MIAMI - The Philadelphia Phillies moved Adam Eaton to the bullpen Friday to open a spot in the rotation for newly acquired Joe Blanton, who is expected to start for the team Tuesday against the New York Mets.

Jul 19, 2008

• Moyer puts Phillies back in first place

MIAMI - Against junkballer Jamie Moyer, those home run swings the Florida Marlins like to take produced mostly feeble grounders and popups.

Jul 18, 2008

• Coroner: Intoxication contributed to Marzano's death

Associated Press

Jul 18, 2008

• First-half review: MVPs, biggest disappointments and unsung heroes

Jul 18, 2008

• Phillies get Blanton to upgrade rotation

The Phillies hoped to fill a big hole in their starting rotation by acquiring Oakland pitcher Joe Blanton for three minor leaguers on Thursday.

Jul 18, 2008

• 5 reasons why Phils won't win NL East

1. The Mets: The early-season turmoil that plagued the Mets is gone. New York has won 10 straight games. The Mets are 7-3 against the Phillies this season. With Johan Santana, John Maine, Mike Pelfrey, Oliver Perez and Pedro Martinez, the Mets have better starting pitching than the Phillies and the team with the best pitching usually comes out on top.

Jul 18, 2008

• Phils swing into race: 5 reasons they'll win the NL East

Jul 17, 2008

• Phils' Lidge won't dwell on loss

NEW YORK - Brad Lidge loves to talk about history. He's a fan of world history and studies it in his spare time.

Jul 15, 2008

• Second to none Utley, Uggla, Kinsler second basemen who can hit

Jul 14, 2008

• Phillies' Future looks good on World stage

NEW YORK - Carlos Carrasco waited to face Reading teammate Lou Marson.

Jul 14, 2008

• Burrell's 3-run HR in eighth inning sends Phillies into All-Star break with a victory

PHILADELPHIA - Pat Burrell's 23rd home run of the season landed in the left-field stands in the eighth inning Sunday afternoon.

Jul 13, 2008

• N.Y.: City of statues

New York City has been inundated with artistic Statues of Liberty.

Jul 13, 2008

• FanFest becoming baseball fans' heaven

NEW YORK -Johnny Matthews, decked out in Mets gear, and Christian Ruggiano, 16, wearing his Phillies' red, were bitter rivals.

Jul 13, 2008

• Phillies' Eaton struggles in loss to Diamondbacks

PHILADELPHIA - Phillies starter Adam Eaton summed up his season in five words: "Either I'm good or horrendous."

Jul 12, 2008

• Werth's hit gives Phils win in 12th

PHILADELPHIA - It happened twice to Jayson Werth, an Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher walking Jimmy Rollins to get to him.

Jul 11, 2008

• Phils send Happ down

PHILADELPHIA - J.A. Happ learned about the business of baseball Thursday morning.

Jul 11, 2008

• Howard's 2 HRs lead Phillies to win

PHILADELPHIA - Ignore Ryan Howard's .234 batting average.

Jul 10, 2008

• Howard gives Phils a lift

PHILADELPHIA - J.A. Happ hopes that when the next bus leaves for Lehigh Valley, he won't be on it.

Jul 24, 2008

• Sabathia's 3-hitter leads Brewers past Cardinals

CC Sabathia threw a three-hitter, his third straight complete game for his new team, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Wednesday night.

Jul 23, 2008

• Pedro's father loses battle with cancer

Pedro Martinez's father, Pablo, died during the New York Mets 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday night.

Jul 23, 2008

• Recap: St. Louis vs. Milwaukee

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - CC Sabathia hurled a three-hit shutout as Milwaukee blanked St. Louis, 3-0, in the third leg of a four-game set at Busch Stadium.

Jul 23, 2008

• Recap: Baltimore vs. Toronto

Wednesday's contest between Toronto and the Baltimore Orioles was suspended due to heavy rain in the top of the sixth inning with the Blue Jays ahead by the score of 2-1.

Jul 23, 2008

• Recap: NY Mets vs. Philadelphia

Jose Reyes hit the go-ahead three-run home run in the sixth inning and John Maine was solid on the hill, as the New York Mets edged the Philadelphia Phillies, 6-3, as the clubs moved into a tie atop the NL East.

Jul 23, 2008

• Jays, Orioles to finish suspended game Thursday

The game between Toronto and the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night was suspended by rain with the Blue Jays leading 2-1 in the sixth inning. Play will resume Thursday afternoon with two outs in the top of the sixth.

Jul 23, 2008

• Recap: NY Mets vs. Philadelphia

Jul 23, 2008

• Braves lose Jones to injury but beat Marlins 9-4

By the time Chipper Jones pulled up lame, the Atlanta Braves already had plenty of runs for Tim Hudson. Then Hudson departed with a tender elbow.

Jul 23, 2008

• Recap: LA Angels vs. Cleveland

Jeff Mathis smacked a grand slam and drove in six runs to highlight a rare offensive explosion for the LA Angels of Anaheim in a 14-11 victory over the Cleveland Indians in their three-game series finale.

Jul 23, 2008

• Reyes homers to pull Mets into tie with Phillies

Jose Reyes' three-run homer snapped a sixth-inning tie and the New York Mets, with closer Billy Wagner back, rebounded from a demoralizing defeat by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 on Wednesday night.

Jul 23, 2008

• Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez out with sore knee

Manny Ramirez missed Boston's 6-3 win in 12 innings over the Seattle Mariners Wednesday with what his manager said was a sore knee.

Jul 23, 2008

• Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Oakland

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - Ben Zobrist had two RBI from the ninth spot in the lineup as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 at Tropicana Field in the rubber match of a three-game series.

Jul 23, 2008

• Rays send down Zobrist in anticipation of Bartlett's return

St. Petersburg, FL (Sports Network) - The Tampa Bay Rays optioned shortstop Ben Zobrist to Triple-A Durham Wednesday.

Jul 23, 2008

• Ramirez out of Boston lineup

Boston Red Sox left fielder Manny Ramirez missed Wednesday's extra-inning affair with the Seattle Mariners due to a sore knee.

Jul 23, 2008

• Red Sox complete sweep of Mariners with 6-3 win

Mike Lowell hit a two-run single off Sean Green in the 12th inning, and the Red Sox took advantage of two outfield errors to beat the lowly Mariners 6-3 on Wednesday and complete Boston's first series sweep at Seattle in 15 years.

Jul 23, 2008

• Braves' Jones leaves with hamstring injury

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones left Wednesdays game against the Florida Marlins in the fourth inning with an apparent left hamstring injury.

Jul 23, 2008