Ruben Amaro Jr. Says Ryan Howard Had Muscle Removed During Infection Procedure, Still Has 'A Way To Go'
Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard still needs strength because he had muscle removed during his infection procedure.
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Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard still needs strength because he had muscle removed during his infection procedure.
Cole Hamels pitched eight scoreless innings, finishing up by retiring Bryce Harper on a grounder as the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a season-long four-game losing streak Wednesday night with a 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals.
Jake Diekman has been in the big leagues now for almost two weeks and he says life is starting to slow down.
Bryce Harper tripled, singled and drove in two runs for the Nationals, who won their third straight game and beat the Phillies for the sixth straight time in Philadelphia — something that never had been done in the franchise's 43-year history.
Women from around the Delaware Valley got their chance to meet some Phillies coaches and front office bosses as the team hosted its annual "Baseball 101" clinic for female fans.
The Phillies send Roy Halladay to the mound in the second of three against the Nationals.
Gio Gonzalez allowed three hits over six innings and Ian Desmond homered and drove in both runs to lead the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.
Josh Beckett pitched 7 2-3 strong innings and Jarrod Saltalamacchia hit a three-run homer to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday.
Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro defended the club's treatment of Ryan Howard in response to a newspaper report that questioned the use of cortisone on the star slugger last season.
David Ortiz homered, singled and drove in two runs to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 7-5 win over Philadelphia, snapping the Phillies' six-game winning streak Saturday night.
Cole Hamels pitched seven strong innings, and Hunter Pence and Freddy Galvis homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to their sixth straight victory with a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday night.
According to a report, Roy Oswalt threw bullpen sessions for both the Phillies and Boston Red Sox, and will throw for two other teams.
Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has been suspended for one game by Major League Baseball.
Roy Halladay threw eight strong innings for his first victory in a month and the Philadelphia Phillies held on for an 8-7 win over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.
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