Blanton struggles as Phillies fall to Red Sox 7-5

19 May 2012, 10:35 pm

Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, left, talks with starting pitcher Joe Blanton after pulling him in the fifth inning of an interleague baseball game with the Boston Red Sox, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Red Sox won 7-5.... Read More »

Philadelphia Phillies: 5 Reasons to Believe the Phillies Can Still Take NL East

19 May 2012, 9:34 pm

At the quarter pole of the 2012 season, the Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in unfamiliar territory—staring up at the rest of the National League East.  And while the Phightins are off to their slowest start in the last five years, there's still reason to believe Philadelphia can claim ... Read More »

Home run lifts Red Sox over Phillies

19 May 2012, 9:31 pm

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.... Read More »

Philadelphia Phillies Alumni was a Welcome Sight at Red Sox Game: Fan's Take

19 May 2012, 8:15 pm

The Philadelphia Phillies played host to the Boston Red Sox in the second game of their weekend series after Pat Burrell's retirement ceremony. That player's significance in franchise history deserves its own column and will get one.... Read More »

Ortiz leads Red Sox past Phillies 7-5

19 May 2012, 7:50 pm

Boston Red Sox's Cody Ross celebrates with Will Middlebrooks (64) after hitting a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the sixth inning of an interleague baseball game Friday, May 18, 2012, in Philadelphia. The Phillies won 6-4.... Read More »

Hamels pitches Phillies past Red Sox 6-4

18 May 2012, 7:36 pm

Boston Red Sox Dustin Pedroia, left moves for a late tag as Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz steals second in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 18, 2012, in Philadelphia.... Read More »

Philadelphia Phillies Top Ace Hamels Has Taken the Mound: Fan's Take

18 May 2012, 4:26 pm

The Philadelphia Phillies top ace this season is Cole Hamels. That's right, Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee can't yet claim that tag.... Read More »

Phillies Manager Manuel, Umpire Banned by MLB

18 May 2012, 10:40 am

Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel and umpire Bob Davidson were each banned for one game by Major League Baseball (MLB) on Friday following their nose-to-nose shouting match during a game earlier this week.... Read More »

Phillies over .500 for 1st time since Opening Day

18 May 2012, 2:05 am

Philadelphia Phillies' Carlos Ruiz follows through on a single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Thursday, May 17, 2012 in Chicago.... Read More »

Philadelphia Phillies: 25 Consequences If They Miss the 2012 Playoffs

14 May 2012, 8:02 am

For the last couple of seasons, the attitude towards Philadelphia Phillies baseball has been "World Series or bust." Anything other than a victory in the Fall Classic is considered a drastic disappointment, so can you imagine what the attitude towards Phillies baseball would be if the club missed th... Read More »