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Halladay Throws Second Straight Complete Game In Return To Toronto

Halladay Throws Second Straight Complete Game In Return To Toronto

Before Saturday’s game, Roy Halladay downplayed his return to Toronto as just another road game. Of course, those words are nothing but the clichés that an athlete generally gives before facing their former ballclub. The

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Francisco’s Pinch Hit, Solid Pitching Guide Phillies To Victory

Francisco’s Pinch Hit, Solid Pitching Guide Phillies To Victory

The Phillies and Athletics were locked into a pitching duel on Friday night. The two teams combined for just one run and six hits on the night, with the only run of the game coming

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Can The Phillies Still Count On Roy Oswalt?

Can The Phillies Still Count On Roy Oswalt?

They're not a perfect team but any fair minded observers of the Phillies first half of the season has to be pleased at the way things have gone. Their hitting has been inconsistent and veteran

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Utley And Howard Are Beginning To Heat Up

Utley And Howard Are Beginning To Heat Up

The two most important names in the Phillies lineup are beginning to make significant contributions. Chase Utley and Ryan Howard are beginning to show some signs of life, which is great news for a struggling

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Contreras Activated, Victorino Starts Rehab Assignment And Blanton Shut Down For 3-4 Weeks

Contreras Activated, Victorino Starts Rehab Assignment And Blanton Shut Down For 3-4 Weeks

There were a couple of news stories for the Philadelphia Phillies over the last day or so and I promise I was going to put them all up in individual posts, but for the fact

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How Much Better Can Chase Utley Make The Phillies’ Offense?

How Much Better Can Chase Utley Make The Phillies’ Offense?

Phillies second baseman Chase Utley is set to make his return to the Major Leagues on Monday night for the beginning of a series with the Cincinnati Reds. His return comes at a time when

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Phils Call Up Dominic Brown And Put Shane Victorino On The DL

Phils Call Up Dominic Brown And Put Shane Victorino On The DL

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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Our Worst Fear Is Coming True For The Phillies

Our Worst Fear Is Coming True For The Phillies

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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Any Chance The Phillies Pursue Milton Bradley?

Any Chance The Phillies Pursue Milton Bradley?

His name may spark images of childhood board games such as Monopoly, and to be quite honest, Milton Bradley does have childish characteristics: unable to be a good teammate, demonstrates poor sportsmanship, and is often

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Charlie Manuel Is Looking For Hitters To Improve Phillies Offense

Charlie Manuel Is Looking For Hitters To Improve Phillies Offense

Phillies ace Roy Halladay gave up only three runs yesterday and that was too much because the Phils scored only two runs. Despite a complete game he picked up the 3-2 loss. The Phils have

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