Recap: Florida vs. Philadelphia
Ryan Howard continued to hit home runs in July, adding his ninth of the month as the Phillies started the second half on a good note, beating the Florida Marlins, 4-2.
Inconsistency highlights Phils' first half
The Philadelphia Phillies sure are a tough team to figure out. One day they can put up 20 runs in a dominating effort and the next they can put up a doughnut while struggling all night at the plate.
Report: Phillies acquire Blanton from Oakland
The Philadelphia Phillies bolstered a thin starting rotation on Thursday, reportedly acquiring pitcher Joe Blanton from the Oakland Athletics for three minor league prospects.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Arizona
Pat Burrell hit the go-ahead three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies scored six straight runs to rally past the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-3, in the rubber match of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Arizona
Chad Tracy went 3-for-5 and drove in three runs as the Arizona Diamondbacks scored eight runs in the fourth inning to pound the Philadelphia Phillies, 10-4, in the second of a three-game set.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. Arizona
Jayson Werth's game-winning RBI single in the bottom of the 12th inning gave the Philadelphia Phillies a 6-5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in a back-and-forth opener of a three-game series.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. St. Louis
Ryan Howard homered twice and drove in three, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the rubber match of a three-game series.
Happ sent back to minors
The Philadelphia Phillies have optioned pitcher J.A. Happ to Triple-A Lehigh Valley for the All-Star break.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. St. Louis
Ryan Howard went 2-for-3 and drove in two runs -- including the go-ahead homer in the eighth inning -- as the Philadelphia Phillies edged the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-2, in the middle contest of a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. St. Louis
Joel Pineiro and three St. Louis relievers combined on a six-hit shutout, while Rick Ankiel and Ryan Ludwick each homered, as the Cardinals topped Philadelphia, 2-0, in the opener of a three-game set at Citizens Bank Park.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. NY Mets
David Wright hit a solo home run and drove in four as the New York Mets held off the Philadelphia Phillies, 10-9, to wrap up a four-game set at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies place Gordon on DL
The Philadelphia Phillies placed relief pitcher Tom Gordon on the 15-day disabled list Sunday.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. NY Mets
Fernando Tatis' two-run home run in the top of the 12th proved to be the game-winner as the New York Mets topped the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-2, in the rain-soaked third installment of a four- game set at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies sign closer Lidge to three-year extension
The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Sunday they have agreed to terms with closer Brad Lidge on a contract extension through 2011.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. NY Mets
Damion Easley went 3-for-5 and knocked in a run, while Brian Schneider's two-run, pinch-hit double in the eighth inning proved to be the difference as the New York Mets rolled past Philadelphia, 9-4, in the second of four games with the Phillies.
Recap: Philadelphia vs. NY Mets
Shane Victorino's two-out single in the bottom of the ninth inning lifted the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the New York Mets in the opener of a four-game series at Citizens Bank Park.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Philadelphia
Cole Hamels was brilliant on the mound, as the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Atlanta Braves, 4-1, to complete a three-game sweep at Turner Field
Happ to start for Phils on Friday against Mets
Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel tabbed left-hander J.A. Happ to start Friday's series opener against Johan Santana and the New York Mets.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Philadelphia
Jimmy Rollins went 3-for-4, scored twice and drove in a run, and Ryan Howard belted a three-run homer as the Philadelphia Phillies continued their dominance over the Braves with a 7-3 win over Atlanta in the second of a three-game set.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Philadelphia
Shane Victorino homered and drove in four, and the Philadelphia Phillies downed the Atlanta Braves, 8-3, in the opener of a three-game set.
Phillies send struggling Myers to minors
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies announced on Tuesday that struggling starting pitcher Brett Myers has agreed to be optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Recap: Texas vs. Philadelphia
Eric Hurley got his first career victory as the Texas Rangers downed the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-1, in the rubber match at Rangers Ballpark.
Recap: Texas vs. Philadelphia
Chase Utley and Ryan Howard each homered as the Philadelphia Phillies earned a much-needed 8-6 victory over the Texas Rangers in the middle installment of a three-game set.
Recap: Texas vs. Philadelphia
Ian Kinsler went 3-for-4, homered and scored three runs, and the Texas Rangers barely avoided a ninth-inning disaster to edge the struggling Philadelphia Phillies, 8-7, in the opener of a three-game series at Rangers Ballpark.
Phillies offense going through epic slump
All hot-hitting teams are subject to cool off at some time. At this point, though, the Philadelphia Phillies have to be wondering if they will ever hit again.
