Ruben Amaro Is 'Fine' With Halladay Keeping Shoulder Pain Quiet
Ruben Amaro says that he does not have a problem with the fact that Roy Halladay wasn't clear with the team about shoulder pain.
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Ruben Amaro says that he does not have a problem with the fact that Roy Halladay wasn't clear with the team about shoulder pain.
It's not even mid-May and the buzzards are already circling, sniffing for scraps of what isn't exactly a roadside carcass. Not yet anyway. The Phillies are faced with some trouble. There's no questioning that. Just 32 games into 2013, the looming question glaring at Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro is when the sell-by date is for this team.
After a disastrous Sunday at Citizens Bank Park which saw them lose to a bad Miami team 14-2 and learn that starter Roy Halladay is dealing with shoulder discomfort, the Phillies are now in San Francisco to open a seven-game road trip with the first of three against the Giants.
See the complete list of items you can bid on in the Phillies Phantastic Auction, including dinner with Charlie Manuel and Anthony Gargano, or a bullpen session with Cole Hamels.
Pat Christensen has made a significant impact on the baseball program at La Salle, but his career has also elevated him among the elite closers in the history of Division I baseball.
After Roy Halladay's second consecutive poor outing for the Phillies, just about everyone was surprised when Halladay said he's been having pain in his shoulder. And 'everyone' includes both general manager Ruben Amaro and manager Charlie Manuel.
Jonathan Pettibone pitched neatly into the seventh, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Domonic Brown hit solo homers and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 4-1 Friday night.
After that disastrous series in Cleveland, the Phillies desperately needed to turn things around and last night the hapless Miami Marlins proved to be just the right tonic for what ailed them.
Former Phillies closer Mitch Williams thinks Rich Dubee is to blame for the Phillies poor pitching performance.
Ryan Howard and Domonic Brown hit solo homers to back Kyle Kendrick and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-2 Thursday night.
Three players to buy low on in fantasy baseball, and three players to sell high.
Ryan Raburn tied a career high with four hits, Trevor Bauer allowed one hit in five strong innings for his first American League win, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-0 on Wednesday night.
The Phillies will turn to Cliff Lee Wednesday night in Cleveland as they look to bounce back from Tuesday night's drubbing in the series finale between the two teams.
Former Philadelphia Phillie Jamie Moyer will deliver the commencement speech to graduates of Immaculata University.
Ryan Raburn homered twice for the second straight game and the Cleveland Indians hit seven home runs in all, routing the Philadelphia Phillies 14-2 Tuesday night.
Camden is getting some big-league help to build two baseball fields for kids in the Cramer hill section.
The Phillies ended their three-game skid and dropped the Mets under .500 for the first time this season.
Ryan Howard went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBIs and Domonic Brown had a pair of doubles with an RBI for the Phillies, who have lost three straight and eight of 11.
Pinch hitter Brandon Inge hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 Wednesday night.
Webster, Rendon, Arcia, all recently called up prospects that could make a difference on your fantasy baseball team.
Phillies utility man Laynce Nix is getting special bats made to auction off and raise money for the town of West, Texas.
Jeff Locke pitched six innings of two-hit ball and Gaby Sanchez homered off Cole Hamels to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Jimmy Rollins hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth, Jonathan Pettibone had an impressive major league debut and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 Monday night.
Ruben Amaro says that despite his slow start, the team still believes in outfielder Domonic Brown.
Major League Baseball and its 30 teams plan to take thousands of teenagers to see the Jackie Robinson film "42."
Several fire companies from surrounding area of Barnegat Township responded to a fast moving fire at Sun Retreat RV Park on Saturday morning
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Saturday and Sunday in the Delaware Valley will have fantastic weather for golf, BBQ, fishing, or whatever dad chooses.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
Several fire companies from surrounding area of Barnegat Township responded to a fast moving fire at Sun Retreat RV Park on Saturday morning
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Saturday and Sunday in the Delaware Valley will have fantastic weather for golf, BBQ, fishing, or whatever dad chooses.
A rideshare driver waiting to pick up a passenger was shot in an attempted robbery Saturday in Philadelphia's Fairmount neighborhood.
Dozens gathered in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood to not only celebrate Juneteenth but also its history.
Ahead of Haiti's first Men's World Cup match in five decades, fans in Philadelphia say Friday is a moment to show their pride.
The third Philadelphia police officer injured in a shooting in the Wynnefield section of the city this week was released from the hospital.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
This year, the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood is also celebrating America's 250th birthday.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Sgt. Christian Ivanov was shot while serving a search warrant in Atlantic City earlier this month.
The Mount Holly Independence Day Celebration has been canceled ahead of America's 250th anniversary, citing "alarming violence."
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
This year's August Quarterly Festival comes on the heels of a devastating fire at Mother African Union Church in Wilmington.
New surveillance video shows the arrest of the ChristianaCare employee accused of shooting two coworkers inside Wilmington Hospital Tuesday.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
Vinícius Júnior showed why he's the most valuable player for five-time World Cup champion Brazil.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Ahead of Haiti's first Men's World Cup match in five decades, fans in Philadelphia say Friday is a moment to show their pride.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
A group of aspiring athletes in the Philadelphia Union's SWAG program is getting inspired as the World Cup visits our area.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Enjoy sunshine and temperatures in the 80s this weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Dozens of history buffs and cinefiles gathered in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood for the launch of an outdoor movie series to not only celebrate Juneteenth but also its history. Ray Strickland reports.
A sea of yellow, green, red, and blue filled the stands for the second World Cup match in Philadelphia, and fans continued to celebrate long after the last whistle. Kerri Corrado reports.
This year's Juneteenth celebration comes as the museum commemorates its 50th anniversary, bringing the city together for a day of culture, music and reflection. Natasha Brown reports.
From Haiti to the U.S., fans packed FIFA Fan Festival in Lemon Hill during USA's victory over Australia. Krystle Rich reports.