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Mets Complete Sweep Of Phillies, 10-6

Ike Davis hit a three-run homer, Andres Torres also connected and the New York Mets beat the Phillies 10-6 Wednesday night to complete their first three-game sweep in Philadelphia in six years.

2012/05/09

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Phillies Beat Braves 4-0 Behind 3-Hit Shutout From Joe Blanton

Joe Blanton pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout in five years and Shane Victorino hit a two-run homer to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

2012/05/03

Ruiz, Blanton Lead Phillies Over Cubs

Carlos Ruiz homered and drove in three runs, Joe Blanton threw 7 1-3 sharp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Saturday night.

2012/04/28

Lack Of Hitting, Poor Defense Adds Up To 6-1 Loss For Phillies

Philadelphia was unable to generate anything offensively against Padres’ starter Anthony Bass, and the sloppy play in the field didn’t help as the Phillies lost to the Padres 6-1 on Sunday in the series finale.

2012/04/22

Phillies Fall To San Francisco, 4-2

The Philadelphia Phillies had the chance to build a nice lead in the first inning just the way they did against Tim Lincecum a night earlier.

2012/04/18

Starting pitcher Joe Blanton #56 of the Philadelphia Phillies delivers a pitch during the game against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park on April 12, 2012 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (credit: Drew Hallowell/Getty Images)

Blanton Strong As Phillies Top Marlins 3-1

Shane Victorino and Ty Wigginton homered, Joe Blanton pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Miami 3-1 on Thursday night in the Marlins’ second game without suspended manager Ozzie Guillen.

2012/04/12

Report: Cole Hamels Could Get $150-175 Million In Free Agency

If Cole Hamels becomes a free agent, he could sign a contract worth more than $150 million.

2012/04/12

Rollins Drives In 2, Leads Phillies Over Pirates

Jimmy Rollins drove in two runs, Freddy Galvis hit a tiebreaking triple in the seventh inning and the Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 Monday night in their first of two exhibition games back home

2012/04/02

Blanton, Phillies Defeat Yankees, 9-3

Right-hander Joe Blanton threw two shutout innings and third baseman Placido Polanco drove home the game’s first run as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Yankees 9-3 in exhibition play on Monday.

2012/03/05

Kendrick Gets New Deal As Phillies Pitchers And Catchers Begin Spring Training

On the same day spring training began for pitchers and catchers, Phillies right-hander Kyle Kendrick received a new contract, a two-year, $7.5 million deal.

2012/02/19

Phillies Activate Joe Blanton From 60-Day DL

PHILADELPHIA (AP) – The Phillies have activated pitcher Joe Blanton from the disabled list after the right-hander missed 3 1-2 months with an elbow injury. Blanton was added to the roster before the NL East-leading […]

2011/09/05

Welcome To My New Blog!

Welcome to the new blog! I’m thrilled to have partnered with CBSPhilly.com, and hope that baseball fans both in Philly and across the country dig what we are putting together.

2011/07/07

Phillies Send Vance Worley Back To The Minors

The Phillies optioned Worley to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and are expected to fill his roster spot on Tuesday.

2011/05/31

Utley Set To Make Season Debut For Phillies

Phillies second baseman Chase Utley will be activated off the 15-day disabled list before Monday’s game against Cincinnati.

2011/05/22

Blanton Returns To Disabled List, Worley Recalled

The Phillies will place right-hander Joe Blanton on the disabled list and will recall righty Vance Worley before Monday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds.

2011/05/22

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