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What’s Up With Chase?

Ryan Howard is getting better. He was taking ground balls again for a second straight day without the protective boot he’s been wearing since last month. The real mystery is Utley.

2012/03/23

(Chad Qualls pitches against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on July 25, 2011. Credit: Hunter Martin/ Getty Images)

Phillies Sign RHP Chad Qualls to One-Year Deal

The team has signed veteran righthanded reliever Chad Qualls to a one-year deal worth $1.15 million.

2012/01/31

(An injured Ryan Howard is helped off the field after the final out of the NLDS game five. The Phillies lost the series, three games to two.)

Ryan Howard Needs 5-6 Months To Recover From Surgery

Ryan Howard could miss the start of next season after the Phillies’ slugger had surgery Wednesday to repair his torn Achilles’ tendon.

2011/10/12

Polanco Has Sports Hernia, May Need Surgery

Phillies all-star third baseman Placido Polanco underwent an MRI on Monday which revealed a sports hernia. Polanco will receive a shot on Tuesday and will be reevaluated on Friday.

2011/08/09

(Roy Halladay beat the heat -- and San Diego -- on Sunday. Photo credit: Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

Tom McCarthy Recaps The Phillies

Phillies’ broadcaster Tom McCarthy was on KYW Newsradio this morning to talk about the current status of the Phillies and where they’re headed.

2011/07/25

Phillies: Amaro Expects Lidge To be Activated Today

Brad Lidge has not pitched for the Phillies all season because of shoulder issues.

2011/07/22

(Ruben Amaro Jr. File photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

Phillies Do NOT Need To Make A Trade

By Seth Everett: If you are reading this on Monday, July 18, 2011, then there are 16 days left until the Trade Deadline.

2011/07/18

Phillies: Ruben Amaro Jr. on KYW Newsradio 1060

Phillies general manger Ruben Amaro Jr. spoke with KYW’s Harry Donahue, touching on a number of subjects but most notably the continuing struggles of the Phillies offense.

2011/06/10

Philadelphia Phillies Spring Training Workout Session

BLOG: Short Handed Phillies Losing Two More

The Phillies continue to lose games and players. Now the already short handed team will lose two more.

2011/05/20

(Joe Blanton pitching earlier this month. AP photo)

Phillies Say Blanton May Be Put On DL

Ruben Amaro Jr., the Phillies’ general manager, was a guest this morning on KYW Newsradio, the day after the Phillies lost for the fifth time in six games: 7-1, to the Rockies.

2011/05/20

(Phillies' pitcher Roy Oswalt, in April 15th file photo. AP photo)

Roy Oswalt Takes Leave of Absence From Phillies

“There has been a tremendous amount of tornado activity near Roy’s home in Mississippi resulting in several tragic deaths and significant devastation to the area,” team general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said in a statement.

2011/04/27

Phillies Place Contreras On DL

The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer Jose Contreras on the 15-day disabled list on Sunday with a strained right elbow.

2011/04/24

Stigall Show Log 3.22.11

Chris is in Clearwater, FL for the second and final day at Phillies Spring Training. He talks to TV Broadcaster Tom McCarthy, Left Fielder Raul Ibanez, General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr and other great guests.

Talk Radio 1210 WPHT–2011/03/22

Manager Charlie Manuel of the Philadelphia Phillies (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

Phillies, Manuel Agree To 2-Year Contract Extension

The Philadelphia Phillies announced Thursday that manager Charlie Manuel has signed a two-year contract extension. Manuel is now signed through the 2013 season.

2011/03/10