http://www.mail.com/organizations/3822-philadelphia-phillies.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/organizations/3822-philadelphia-phillies.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2088142-carlos-zambrano-phils-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In a need of a lift in the rotation, the Phillies are taking a chance on Carlos Zambrano. The three-time All-Star agreed to a minor league contract with Philadelphia on Wednesday and will report this week to Clearwater, Fla., for extended spring training. Zambrano is known as much for his volatile outbursts and dugout confrontations wi... Wed, 15 May 2013 18:54:40 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2088142-carlos-zambrano-phils-agree-to-minor-league-deal.html 2013-05-15T18:54:40Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2071972-halladay-to-shoulder-surgery-eyes-13-return.html SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — For Roy Halladay, arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome throwing shoulder became the best-case scenario when he had prepared himself for the worst — a career-ending injury that would force his retirement when he's far from ready. Halladay will undergo a procedure in his right shoulder to repair a partially torn rotator cuff and remo... Wed, 08 May 2013 19:07:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2071972-halladay-to-shoulder-surgery-eyes-13-return.html 2013-05-08T19:07:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2064838-halladay-hurt-hechavarria-7-rbis-marlins.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Adeiny Hechavarria hit a grand slam and a bases-loaded triple off an ailing Roy Halladay, driving in seven runs for the Miami Marlins in their 14-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. After the game, Halladay acknowledged he has a sore right shoulder. He said he will undergo tests this week in Los Angeles and be examined ... Sun, 05 May 2013 22:14:54 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2064838-halladay-hurt-hechavarria-7-rbis-marlins.html 2013-05-05T22:14:54Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2019922-nitkowski-42-role-brings-robinsons-path.html EDITOR'S NOTE: C.J. Nitkowski pitched for eight teams in the major leagues from 1995-2005, then played pro ball in Japan and South Korea. He portrays Phillies pitcher Dutch Leonard in the current film '42.' Jackie Robinson had no influence on me. He didn't open any doors for me. He didn't pave any way. He didn't give... Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:42:04 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/2019922-nitkowski-42-role-brings-robinsons-path.html 2013-04-15T13:42:04Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2019038-win-no-200-halladay-phils-beat-marlins-2-1.html MIAMI (AP) — Roy Halladay earned his 200th career victory Sunday, bouncing back from consecutive poor outings to pitch eight innings and help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 2-1. Laynce Nix broke a 1-all tie with his second pinch-hit homer of the season in the ninth inning. Halladay (1-2) allowed five hits, walked one and lowered his ERA ... Sun, 14 Apr 2013 20:06:29 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2019038-win-no-200-halladay-phils-beat-marlins-2-1.html 2013-04-14T20:06:29Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2001484-schmidt-brett-undecided-attending-hof-ceremony.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hall of Fame third basemen George Brett and Mike Schmidt are both undecided if they'll attend this summer's induction ceremonies at Cooperstown. No one was elected to the Hall of Fame this year. For only the second time in four decades, baseball writers didn't give any player the 75 percent required for induction. Barry Bonds, Roger Cl... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:11:10 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2001484-schmidt-brett-undecided-attending-hof-ceremony.html 2013-04-05T22:11:10Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1965110-yankees-ss-jeter-scratched-tuesdays-lineup.html CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Relax, Yankees fans. The captain is OK. Derek Jeter was removed from New York's lineup against the Phillies on Tuesday for "precautionary" reasons because his surgically repaired left ankle feels "stiff." He said he might be able to play Wednesday, and doesn't consider this a setback. Jeter has mild inflammation... Tue, 19 Mar 2013 22:36:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1965110-yankees-ss-jeter-scratched-tuesdays-lineup.html 2013-03-19T22:36:07Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1961112-obsessed-fan-who-shot-player-inspired-movie-dies.html CHICAGO (AP) — She inspired a novel and a movie starring Robert Redford when in 1949 she lured a major league ballplayer she'd never met into a hotel room with a cryptic note and shot him, nearly killing him. After the headlines faded, Ruth Ann Steinhagen did something else just as surprising: She disappeared into obscurity, living a quiet life unnoticed ... Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:29:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1961112-obsessed-fan-who-shot-player-inspired-movie-dies.html 2013-03-17T20:29:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1959826-hamels-excited-opening-day-start.html CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — That scruffy beard Cole Hamels has been sporting this spring training will be gone by the time the Philadelphia Phillies open the regular season. Hamels plans to look his best for his first career opening-day start. "It's too itchy," Hamels said with a laugh. Hamels has a different look right now, but the lanky lefty is the same, d... Sat, 16 Mar 2013 21:57:38 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1959826-hamels-excited-opening-day-start.html 2013-03-16T21:57:38Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1949044-jeter-to-play-shortstop-wednesday-vs-phillies.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Derek Jeter says he will play at shortstop Wednesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies. It's the first time in the field for Jeter since ankle surgery last fall. Jeter says Tuesday after working out in Tampa, Fla., that he'll "be out there" against the Phillies after two games as the designated hitter. The game... Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:56:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1949044-jeter-to-play-shortstop-wednesday-vs-phillies.html 2013-03-12T15:56:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1867804-nfl-was-ready-with-backup-power-system.html NEW ORLEANS (AP) — NFL officials were sure they'd get the Super Bowl finished on Sunday night. And if they couldn't, the league championship still would not have ended where it temporarily stopped, with less than two minutes gone in the third quarter. The Lombardi Trophy goes to the winner after 60 minutes, not 32. Commissioner Roger G... Tue, 05 Feb 2013 03:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/football/1867804-nfl-was-ready-with-backup-power-system.html 2013-02-05T03:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1754440-phillies-confirm-trade-inf-michael-young.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Young's leadership skills were as attractive to the Philadelphia Phillies as his hitting ability. The Phillies acquired the seven-time All-Star infielder from the Texas Rangers for two relief pitchers, filling a void at third base. The deal was announced Sunday, a day after Young agreed to waive his no-trade clause. ... Sun, 09 Dec 2012 19:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1754440-phillies-confirm-trade-inf-michael-young.html 2012-12-09T19:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1753318-ap-source-phillies-michael-young-rangers.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Michael Young chose a full-time role over staying home. A person familiar with the trade said the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired the seven-time All-Star infielder from the Texas Rangers for two relief pitchers. Young agreed to waive his no-trade clause on Saturday, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the de... Sat, 08 Dec 2012 20:01:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1753318-ap-source-phillies-michael-young-rangers.html 2012-12-08T20:01:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1749370-hamilton-greinke-remain-market-meetings.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A quiet winter meetings figures to lead to a busy rest of December, given how few moves actually got finished at sprawling Opryland hotel. As teams headed home Thursday, the biggest free agents were still on the market. The availability of slugger Josh Hamilton and pitcher Zack Greinke held up decisions on other signings and possib... Fri, 07 Dec 2012 08:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1749370-hamilton-greinke-remain-market-meetings.html 2012-12-07T08:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1748702-phillies-cf-revere-rhps-worley.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Phillies filled their biggest need right before the winter meetings ended, acquiring center fielder Ben Revere from the Minnesota Twins for right-handers Vance Worley and Trevor May on Thursday. The 24-year-old Revere is expected to be Philadelphia's answer in center. He batted .294 with 40 stolen bases in 124 games last season. "B... Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:38:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1748702-phillies-cf-revere-rhps-worley.html 2012-12-06T21:38:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1729290-madson-angels-finalize-35-million-1-year-deal.html ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Madson finalized a $3.5 million, one-year deal on Wednesday with the Los Angeles Angels, who believe the right-handed reliever will make a strong comeback from elbow ligament replacement surgery. The longtime Philadelphia reliever, who can make up to $7 million, missed all of last season with the Cincinnati Reds, who signed him... Thu, 29 Nov 2012 17:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1729290-madson-angels-finalize-35-million-1-year-deal.html 2012-11-29T17:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1727122-phils-ruiz-suspended-25-games-positive-test.html PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Add catcher to the Philadelphia Phillies' needs this offseason. All-Star Carlos Ruiz was suspended Tuesday for the first 25 games of next season following a positive test for an amphetamine. The 33-year-old catcher had a career year in 2012, hitting .325 with 16 homers and 68 RBIs in 114 games. "I am sincerely regre... Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1727122-phils-ruiz-suspended-25-games-positive-test.html 2012-11-27T22:11:00Z