According to Phillies prospect Jiwan James' Twitter account, the team's veteran second baseman Chase Utley packed up his belongings last night in Clearwater, Florida and has headed north to Philadelphia. Utley went two for five
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When Ryan Madson has received opportunities to close games in his career, he has struggled in the role. While he would convert a save occasionally in his chances during the 2009 and 2010 seasons, the
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Phillies young outfielder Dominic Brown is rejoining the Phils and centerfielder Shane Victorino is being placed on the 15-day Disabled List. Ruben Amaro Jr. was leaning toward not calling Brown up from the Triple AAA
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I've been over to the Power Train facility in Cherry Hill, New Jersey numerous times in the last month or so, to watch and talk to the eight to fifteen Eagles players who work out
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There’s one group of football players that may be affected by the NFL lockout more than anyone else. It’s the rookies who weren’t drafted. While the labor disputes continue to threaten the 2011 season, the
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Old school journalist complain that “bloggers” are ruining their profession. My response to them would be whipping out today’s back page of the Daily News and simply show them it. A south Philly little league
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The future of the NFL remains in doubt thanks to an ongoing dispute between the league’s owners and the association formerly known as the Player’s Union. While the labor talks and appeals processes are taking
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In 1998, the Atlanta Braves notched their 106th win of the season behind, arguably, the greatest pitching staff ever assembled: Tom Glavine (20 wins), Greg Maddux (18), Kevin Millwood (17), Denny Neagle (16) and John
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I made my argument for why Mike Richards doesn’t need to be stripped of his captaincy two weeks ago. Unfortunately, it’s a topic that refuses to die as the media continues to play the blame game
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For 13 the better portion of his 13 NBA seasons Dirk Nowitzki has heard the comparisons to Larry Bird and others. Last night in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals he placed his own
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