Mike Stutes To Have Surgery Tuesday, Could Miss Rest of Season

(Photo: Philliedelphia/Lindsey Crew) According to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Matt Gelb, Phillies righthander Mike Stutes will undergo arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Tuesday.  Stutes will undergo the surgery to "clean out fraying from his shoulder". Although there is no belief that there is serious structural damage in his rotator cuff, the surgery will tell for sure. The 25 […]

Erik Seybold  •  22 Jun 2012
Cliff Lee Still Seeking First Win, Will Attempt Against Rays — GAME POSTPONED

The Phillies were unable to pull off a sweep against the Rockies, but they still won two games out of three. I guess it's good enough, but now the real task is at hand. The Phillies are opening up a weekend series with the Tampa Rays this evening. The Rays (38-31) sit 3 1/2 games […]

Erik Seybold  •  22 Jun 2012
Kendrick Makes Start, Looking To Prevent Sweep In Toronto

After dropping the first two games of this series in Toronto, the Phillies will turn to Kyle Kendrick in an effort to prevent the sweep. Yesterday was just another example of bad luck and bad baseball. Cliff Lee had everything going for him. A nice lead, a good pitch count, and a chance to finally […]

Erik Seybold  •  17 Jun 2012
Cliff Lee Remains Winless As Phillies Drop Series In Extra Innings

Well it hasn't happened yet. Cliff Lee is still winless. We'll get short and to the point today. The Phillies scored five runs, including a three-run shot by John Mayberry Jr. in the third inning.  Cliff Lee allowed three runs on a season-high 12 hits over seven innings against the Blue Jays today. Lee had […]

Erik Seybold  •  16 Jun 2012
Rehab Updates From Clearwater: Howard, Utley Improving In Rehab Stints

(Philliedelphia: Steve Trapani) The news is getting better for the Phillies. Chase Utley and Ryan Howard are both improving during their rehab stints down in Clearwater. Chase Utley has been playing second base for the last few days and each game extending his playing time. Howard has been hitting and doing fielding drills during his rehab. […]

Erik Seybold  •  16 Jun 2012
Down Two in the Bullpen, Phillies Turn to Cliff Lee for Some Innings in Toronto

Fresh off some encouraging news that catcher Carlos Ruiz will be okay, the Phillies turn to Cliff Lee for game 2 in Toronto.  Not okay is Antonio Bastardo, who Madsoned a squat machine.  With B.J. Rosenberg optioned out for some catching depth and Bastardo out, the Phillies will need a strong, lengthy performance from Cliff […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  16 Jun 2012
Phillies Seeking Series Win In Minnesota, Turn To Joe Blanton

It seems like the only way we're going to be able to beat teams is by scoring a lot of runs. It took 9 last night to beat the Twins and they still almost caught up to us. It's a good thing that the bats are working, but at the same time it's a bad […]

Erik Seybold  •  14 Jun 2012
Cole Hamels, Phillies Looking For Miracle In Minnesota

Yes I said miracle. It's that bad right now that the Phillies need a miracle to show some signs that they are not cellar dwellers. The Phillies have dropped from 2 1/2 games out of first to 9 1/2 in just ten games. Not to mention they have lost 9 out of their last 10 […]

Erik Seybold  •  13 Jun 2012
Roy Halladay’s Words Haunting a Week Later

Roy Halladay has been out for two weeks since leaving his start against the Cardinals early on May 27. The Phillies are 4-10 since then. (Philliedelphia/Kevin Durso) When Roy Halladay joined a crowded DL two weeks ago, the Phillies had to know they were in for the biggest test of their five-year reign in the […]

Kevin Durso  •  13 Jun 2012