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Lopez sparkles for Phils in first outing since ‘07 (AP) Friday, Jul 3 2009, 7:52 pm, MST

Rodrigo Lopez walked off the mound to a standing ovation from a sellout crowd in the home of the defending World Series champions. Not bad for a guy who hadn’t pitched in the majors in two years. Lope. […]

Source: Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Philadelphia Phillies News |

Phillies Not Giving Up In Trade Market Friday, Jul 3 2009, 7:52 pm, MST

The Phillies continue to pursue different players before the July 31 trade deadline.  Here are the latest rumors of who are on the Phillies’ radar: Jayson Stark reports that the Phillies were look. […]

Source: Phillies Nation | Amanda Orr

Rollins, Lopez lift Phils past Mets Friday, Jul 3 2009, 7:49 pm, MST

The sample is too small, but tonight again showed that when Jimmy Rollins is smoking line drives, the Phillies are a different team, one capable of scoring bushels of runs.

Source: Philly.com Phillies |

Phils designate Taschner for assignment Friday, Jul 3 2009, 7:44 pm, MST

Phils designate Taschner for assignment

Source: Philadelphia Phillies News | Todd Zolecki

Rehab Delayed Third Straight Day for Ibanez Friday, Jul 3 2009, 7:34 pm, MST

Raul Ibanez’s rehab assignment was delayed for the third day in a row.  Ibanez was eligible to come off the disabled list today, however it is uncertain when he will return. Ibanez says he feels â€. […]

Source: Phillies Nation | Amanda Orr

Mad Dog’s Release Points Friday, Jul 3 2009, 7:26 pm, MST

Ryan Madson hasn’t been the same since Brad Lidge got injured. Before Lidge got injured: 27.3 IP, 7 ER, 20 H, 9 BB, 29 K After: 12.7 IP, 8 ER, 16 H, 7 BB, 11 K In wanting to analyze Ryan Madson’s. […]

Source: crashburnalley.com | Bill Baer

Rollins and Lopez Lead Phillies Over Mets Friday, Jul 3 2009, 7:09 pm, MST

When Jimmy Rollins goes, this team goes. That is exactly what happened tonight in the Phillies 7-2 victory over the New York Mets. Rollins led off the game with a double, starting the Phillies offensi. […]

Source: Phillies Nation | Amanda Orr

Lopez victorious in return to action Friday, Jul 3 2009, 6:50 pm, MST

Lopez victorious in return to action

Source: Philadelphia Phillies News | David Gurian-Peck

Taschner Designated for Assignment Friday, Jul 3 2009, 5:48 pm, MST

Jack Taschner was designated for assignment to make room for Rodrigo Lopez, who had his contract purchased today.  Also, Brett Myers was moved from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled lis. […]

Source: Phillies Nation | Amanda Orr

Friday’s notebook Friday, Jul 3 2009, 5:43 pm, MST

Jack Taschner never really got a chance to do his thing here. The left-handed reliever, who joined the team in Spring Training, was designated for assignment before Friday’s game to make room for Rodr. […]

Source: The Phillies Files | Mandy Housenick

Ibanez feels better, but return date unknown Friday, Jul 3 2009, 4:38 pm, MST

Ibanez feels better, but return date unknown

Source: Philadelphia Phillies News | Todd Zolecki

BDD: It’s Jimmy Rollins’ Swing! Friday, Jul 3 2009, 4:21 pm, MST

At Baseball Daily Digest, I deduce that it’s Jimmy’s swing that has prevented him from enjoying success this season. Blaming his abnormally low BABIP on mere bad luck is too simplistic. It is more. […]

Source: crashburnalley.com | Bill Baer

Game chat: Back at home, Phillies go with Rodrigo Friday, Jul 3 2009, 3:20 pm, MST

Source: Beerleaguer - Phillies Blog, Baseball News, Trade Rumors & Spirits | J. Weitzel

Phillies designate Taschner for assignment (AP) Friday, Jul 3 2009, 3:06 pm, MST

The Phillies have purchased the contract of right-hander Rodrigo Lopez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and cleared a roster spot by designating reliever Jack Taschner for assignment. Lopez, a two-time 15-. […]

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Gameday: Mets (39-39) at Phillies (39-37) Friday, Jul 3 2009, 2:45 pm, MST

New York Mets (39-39) at Philadelphia Phillies (39-37) Livan Hernandez (5-3, 4.04 ERA) vs. Rodrigo Lopez (5-4, 3.91 ERA in AAA) Time: 7:05 p.m at Citizens Bank Park Weather: Partly Cloudy, 80 TV:Comca. […]

Source: Phillies Nation | Amanda Orr

Beer nuts: Identifying the next great Beerleaguer fave Friday, Jul 3 2009, 1:35 pm, MST

What happens when you cross Gainesville, Fla., with Topton, Pennsylvania? You get a name like Cedrick Bowers, 31-year-old left-handed reliever with the IronPigs. What’s not to love about a 1.43 ERA. […]

Source: Beerleaguer - Phillies Blog, Baseball News, Trade Rumors & Spirits | J. Weitzel

Breaking: Taschner DFA’d to make room for Lopez Friday, Jul 3 2009, 1:03 pm, MST

After a so-so start, the bottom dropped out for left-hander Jack Taschner in June, who has been dropped from the Phillies’ bullpen. The 31-year-old departs with a 5.20 ERA and 17/20 K/BB ratio. The mo. […]

Source: Beerleaguer - Phillies Blog, Baseball News, Trade Rumors & Spirits | J. Weitzel

July 3 — TASCHNER OUT, LOPEZ IN Friday, Jul 3 2009, 12:44 pm, MST

(To read more about the struggles of Brad Lidge and Ryan Madson in the back of the Phillies’ bullpen, please scroll down to the next post or simply click here.)BY SCOTT LAUBERTravel day for me, so Mar. […]

Source: Phillies | Scott Lauber

The Dip: A Broadcasting Plan For The Future Friday, Jul 3 2009, 10:30 am, MST

This is The Dip, a weekly column penned by our own commenter, The Dipsy. Agree or disagree with what he says? Tell us by visiting our contact page. What should have been a joyous beginning to a World. […]

Source: Phillies Nation | Tim Malcolm

Farm System Filled With All Stars Friday, Jul 3 2009, 10:13 am, MST

The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have three players headed to the All Star Game. Andrew Carpenter, Mike Cervenak and Andy Tracy were selected to represent the International League All Stars. Carpenter is 7-. […]

Source: Phillies Nation | Amanda Orr

Baseball Today (AP) Friday, Jul 3 2009, 6:27 am, MST

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Declare your independence from the 2009 Phillies Friday, Jul 3 2009, 5:13 am, MST

Shut off the TV and go to your picnics, and if you get the urge for some baseball, revisit the prime rib of ‘08 and forgo the dirty water dog of ‘09. The Phillies are a lips-and-hooves-filled 39-37, f. […]

Source: Beerleaguer - Phillies Blog, Baseball News, Trade Rumors & Spirits | J. Weitzel

Phillies have discussed adding veteran Paul Byrds (Yahoo! Sports) Friday, Jul 3 2009, 4:29 am, MST

The Philadelphia Phillies are looking for starting pitching and according to the Philadelphia Daily News have…

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The votes are in: How leagues pick All-Stars Friday, Jul 3 2009, 2:30 am, MST

Here are the voting procedures used to select rosters for all-star games by the major sports leagues. Major League Baseball

Source: Philly.com Phillies |

Phillies vs. Mets preview Friday, Jul 3 2009, 2:30 am, MST

7:05, Citizens Bank Park. TV: Comcast SportsNet. Radio: WPHT (1210-AM); WUBA (1480-AM) Spanish. Ticket info: The game is sold out.

Source: Philly.com Phillies |

NL East at a Glance Friday, Jul 3 2009, 2:30 am, MST

Marlins The Marlins’ recent success is a little surprising, considering that gaping hole at the back of the bullpen, where injuries to Matt Lindstrom, Kiko Calero and Leo Nunez have left manager Fredi. […]

Source: Philly.com Phillies |

Paul Hagen: It’s still early: Mets-Phillies interesting, but not critical Friday, Jul 3 2009, 2:30 am, MST

IT SEEMS to have become an article of faith at the upper end of the New Jersey Turnpike that the sky is falling. And that as a result, the Mets’ next three games, against the Phillies starting tonight. […]

Source: Philly.com Phillies |

As All-Star manager, Manuel might have to stiff his Phillies stars Friday, Jul 3 2009, 2:29 am, MST

THE 2004 All-Star Game was held at Minute Maid Park in Houston and, even by midsummer classic standards, it had plenty of sparkle.

Source: Philly.com Phillies |

Phillies Team Report (Yahoo! Sports) Friday, Jul 3 2009, 12:50 am, MST

Raul Ibanez is eligible to be activated from the disabled list Friday night, just in time for the opener of the Phillies’ three-game series against the rival Mets at Citizens Bank Park. But it won’t h. […]

Source: Yahoo! Sports - MLB - Philadelphia Phillies News |

Phils head home after sweep by Braves Friday, Jul 3 2009, 12:01 am, MST

ATLANTA - It happened in a matter of seconds, as these things often do. One moment, Pedro Feliz is at the plate in the eighth inning of a tie game, and Jayson Werth is on third base ready to run with. […]

Source: Philly.com Phillies |

Phillies Notes: Manuel: Hamels may be affected by innings jump Friday, Jul 3 2009, 12:01 am, MST

ATLANTA - After leaving his second straight ineffective game in the fifth inning Wednesday, Cole Hamels insisted he was healthy. But he also admitted that he had no idea how the tremendous jump in inn. […]

Source: Philly.com Phillies |

Leyritz accused of battery Friday, Jul 3 2009, 12:01 am, MST

Former New York Yankee Jim Leyritz will be spending the weekend in jail following his arrest early yesterday on charges of domestic battery, a Broward County (Fla.) judge ruled.

Source: Philly.com Phillies |

Mariners end Yanks’ streak at 7 Friday, Jul 3 2009, 12:01 am, MST

NEW YORK - Franklin Gutierrez and Russell Branyan homered, leading the Seattle Mariners past CC Sabathia and the Yankees, 8-4, last night to snap New York’s seven-game winning streak.

Source: Philly.com Phillies |

Low & Outside: AL Notes Friday, Jul 3 2009, 12:01 am, MST

See you in St. Louis? Kevin Millwood distinguished himself by pitching a no-hitter during his two-year stint with the Phillies, showing the ability that enabled him to win 142 games going into this se. […]

Source: Philly.com Phillies |

Minor Leagues: Carrasco hurls IronPigs to 5-1 win over Syracuse Friday, Jul 3 2009, 12:01 am, MST

ALLENTOWN - Carlos Carrasco allowed just one hit in six innings to earn his fourth straight victory as the Lehigh Valley IronPigs beat the Syracuse Chiefs, 5-1, in the International League last night.

Source: Philly.com Phillies |

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