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It's crept into the minds of some already; it's going to creep into the minds of more as each game goes by. When All-Star second basemen Chase Utley returns to the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup, what will Charlie Manuel and Reuben Amaro do with Freddy Galvis?  

2B Chase Utley once again took batting practice at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, but didn't take any ground balls in the field. Utley, whose left knee has sidelined him for the first seven weeks of the season, traveled with the Phillies in ...  

Freddy Galvis has been playing very well at second base, but then again, Jimmy Rollins is the city’s longest tenured athlete and he was just signed to a three-year deal with an option for a fourth year. Galvis collected three more hits tonight ...  

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard and second baseman Chase Utley are making progress as they rehab from their injuries, though The Philadelphia Inquirer reports there is no timetable for either to begin a rehab assignment.  

ST. LOUIS - Chase Utley took two sessions of batting practice before the Phillies' game Thursday night against the St. Louis Cardinals and manager Charlie Manuel liked what he saw. "I was encouraged with the way the ball was jumping off his bat ...  

Charlie Manuel was on his usual perch behind the cage as Chase Utley took early batting practice at Busch Stadium Thursday, and he couldn’t help but smile. Utley was smoking pitches. The smooth swing, the ball jumping off his bat. This was the ...  

PHILADELPHIA — Jordan Zimmermann pitched six solid innings, and Ian Desmond and Rick Ankiel homered to lead the Washington Nationals to a 5-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night. Bryce Harper tripled, singled and drove in ...  

Philadelphia Phillies’ second baseman, Chase Utley, and his wife, Jennifer Utley, hosted the 5th Anniversary Utley All-Star Animals Casino Night at the Electric Factory on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Sponsored by J & J Snack Foods Corp. and ...  

PHILADELPHIA — With Jimmy Rollins out on paternity leave and Ryan Howard and Chase Utley no closer to a major league lineup, Charlie Manuel drew up a starting nine that was reminiscent of a Grapefruit League game Tuesday night.  

PHILADELPHIA – Two months ago, when the reality began to set in that he would be writing regular lineups without Ryan Howard and Chase Utley, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel spoke glowingly of Jimmy Rollins. He liked the way his long-time ...  

PHILADELPHIA — With Jimmy Rollins out on paternity leave and Ryan Howard and Chase Utley no closer to a major league lineup, Charlie Manuel drew up a starting nine that was reminiscent of a Grapefruit League game Tuesday night. Of the eight ...  

4. Philly already has enough first basemen The Phillies have several other options at first, including Ty Wiggington (pictured), John Mayberry Jr., and Hector Luna. Ryan Howard will be an additional option when he comes back next month. Norm Hall/Getty ...  

For the second straight season, the Philadelphia Phillies began without five-time All-Star second baseman Chase Utley, a catalyst for the team offensively and defensively. Utley is dealing with a bout of patellar tendinitis in both knees, and he ...  

When the Philadelphia Phillies found out that second baseman Chase Utley would be joining first baseman Ryan Howard on the disabled list to ... players have performed pretty well, such as Juan Pierre (.343 average), Laynce Nix  

According to Halladay and manager Charlie Manuel, Ruiz told home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom that the pitch was a strike, then turned around to look him in the eye. Cederstrom reacted by tossing Ruiz from the game, which not only eliminated the Phillies ...  

Roy Halladay allowed five runs in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies fell to the Washington Nationals, 5-2. Rookie Bryce Harper tripled, singled and drove in two runs for the Nationals.  

Chase Utley took ground balls on Wednesday for the first time since rejoining the team on May 5. Utley has yet to play in a game this season because of his chronically injured knees. Utley missed close to two months last season with knee tendinitis.  

Okay, now Chase Utley and Ryan Howard from the starting lineup ... With the top triumph having already been detailed. Sean O'Brien's professional writing career began in 1990, when he first began working in the Philadelphia Phillies farm system.  

Giancarlo Stanton generated the loudest impact in Monday's victory ... but that Kearns became the clear choice for the role of right-handed bat off the bench over Aaron Rowand. "He beat Rowand easy. That's the reason he made the ballclub ...  

PHILADELPHIA — Sitting there at Citizens Bank Park Sunday, looking at so many Phillies trying hard not to look twice at Josh Beckett’s pitches, the primary difference between a Phillies team with Ryan Howard and Chase Utley as opposed to a Phillies club without them easily reveals itself.  

The Philadelphia Phillies have swept the Houston Astros in a two-game series that gives the Phillies their first three-game winning streak of the 2012 season. The Phillies play another two-game series, this one against the Chicago Cubs, giving ...  

(AP) -- Roy Halladay let out some frustration during his last start after the Philadelphia Phillies lost for the fifth consecutive time he'd taken the hill. If he only knew how Chris Volstad felt. With Halladay seeking his first victory in over a month and ...  

PHILADELPHIA – Two months ago, when the reality began to set in that he would be writing regular lineups without Ryan Howard and Chase Utley, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel spoke glowingly of Jimmy Rollins. He liked the way his long-time ...  

While the offense of the Philadelphia Phillies has picked it up a bit as of late (thanks, Chooch), it’s still hardly a well-oiled machine. It’s not the one-run debacle that it was earlier this season, but they could use help. And according to Danny ...  

Carlos Ruiz hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies used Hector Luna's first career grand slam to pull away for a 9-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.  

PHILADELPHIA — Sitting there at Citizens Bank Park Sunday, looking at so many Phillies trying hard not to look twice at Josh Beckett’s pitches, the primary difference between a Phillies team with Ryan Howard and Chase Utley as opposed to a Phillies club without them easily reveals itself.  

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. again offered no timetable on Monday for the return of Chase Utley and Ryan Howard. Amaro said both players are improving each day. Utley has been out with chondromalacia (soft cartilage ...  

"What can I do personally?" Fregosi repeated. "Right now, get better players, to be very honest with you. And I have no control over that." Fregosi had been without aging stars Darren Daulton and Lenny Dykstra for most of the season, had watched ...  

The Chicago Cubs did all they could to try to take three of four from the Philadelphia Phillies, but they came up short as they lost 6-4 Monday night.Here is what we learned and questions we have from this Cubs defeat. Starlin Castro and Bryan LaHair turning heads This hitting duo is proving to be a threat in the middle of the lineup, and they are having pitchers think twice about pitching to them.  Castro and LaHair provided majority of the...  

USA TODAYBullpen struggles as Chicago Cubs lose 9-2 to Philadelphia PhilliesWashington PostCHICAGO — The names coming out of the Chicago Cubs bullpen changed. The results didn't Carlos Ruiz hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies used Hector Luna's first career grand slam to pull away for a 9-2 ...Chicago Cubs' Chris Volstad Eyes First Victory: Fan's TakeYahoo! SportsHalladay gets first win in a month...  

The Jim Thome experiment isn't going the way the Phillies had hoped.In a perfect world, a 41-year-old designated hitter, who played first base once upon a time, could field his old position one or twice a week.  In between, he could pinch hit in big spots, and mash right handers like big Matt Stairs used to do.Then again, in a perfect world, Ryan Howard's Achilles tendon would be intact, and power from the left side would be far less pressing...  

Bill Buckner - Buckner went four for seven with seven RBI and a homer. He also scored four runs. Buckner made the first out leading off the bottom of the tenth. Bob Boone - Three for four with four RBI and a homer was the best day of the 1979 ...  

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Has time run out on the Philadelphia Phillies dynasty in the NL East? The five-time defending champs are currently sitting in last place at 14-18, and have already dug themselves into a five-game hole. A 5-8 home record is a shocker, considering they were 52-29 at Citizen’s Bank at year ago. As Ryan Howard and Chase Utley continue to slowly comeback from injury, and patience appears to be running thin in the Phillies’ front office.   Jim...  

Though he no longer plays for the Chicago White Sox, slugger Jim Thome and his family love the Chicago area so much they plan to make it their permanent home. The 41-year-old Peoria native and future Hall of Famer now plays for the Philadelphia Phillies ...  

Jose Contreras (1-0) pitched a perfect seventh, Antonio Bastardo worked the eighth and Raul Valdes finished the three-hitter. Soriano connected for the second straight day for Chicago, which has dropped four of six. Matt Garza allowed two runs ...  

NOTES: Phillies 1B John Mayberry, Jr. made a diving stop to rob LaHair of a hit in the sixth. ... Reliever Joe Savery was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Worley's spot on the roster. Savery has no record and a 4.50 ERA in eight ...  

CHICAGO —- Chase Utley is inching closer to playing in games for ... He joked that he might have to bring Carlos Ruiz’s catching gear to the plate. One of manager Charlie Manuel’s best friends in baseball is Jim Thome, and the two longtime ...  

"I could move him anywhere from one to eight, sure. I put him in the fifth hole. "I like to put my lineup in myself, if you want to know the truth." There was more. "I've been around quite a while, I think," he said. "I've got to have earned ...  

May 18, 2012 - Injured Philadelphia Phillies second baseman, Chase Utley, seems to be progressing nicely from his knee injury. Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer has the scoop: So take this as a positive: Utley took ground balls Wednesday ...  

Chase Utley took his hacks Wednesday, even depositing one ball deep into the right-center field stands at Citizens Bank Park. Then he put his bat down and stood next to Charlie Manuel behind the cage for the remainder of batting practice.  

The Phillies manager denied Cliff Lee a win even though the left-hander pitched 10 shutout innings against the San Francisco Giants ... Then Manuel hit Mayberry for the left-handed hitting Juan Pierre. And since Lopez had faced a batter ...  

Members of the White Sox ‘‘family’’ — players ... Former Sox general manager Roland Hemond flew in from Arizona. And former Sox slugger Jim Thome, who is on the disabled list with the Philadelphia Phillies, flew in with his wife.  

The Philadelphia Phillies will be calling up Mike Fontenot from the minor leagues soon. Fontenot is a career journeyman utility infielder who has played multiple positions for the Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants since he debuted in the ...  

The Chicago Cubs take aim at their second series win of the season when they close out a four-game set tonight against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.  

After Howard’s surgery in October ... that the front office at Citizens Bank Park is a fantasy land where the prevailing strategy is to cross fingers and wish hard enough. That’s not the reality, but the Phillies sometimes seem to go ...  

You claimed that he was the one who said that it wouldn't take too long to buy a slushy and some baseball cards along the way. The point is, responsible people make responsible choices. As for you Chase Utley, did you really do all that you should have ...  

Prolly there to have his broken V-Nose enclosed motorcycle trailer fixed… Former Giants outfielder Aaron Rowand, released late last season in a cost-cutting move, is getting a custom motorcycle to go with a spot on a reality show. ...Rowand described the opportunity as “unbelievable.”  

Gonzalez allowed three hits over six innings and Ian Desmond homered and drove in both runs to lead ... referring to injured Philadelphia All-Stars Chase Utley (knee) and Ryan Howard (Achilles). "You have to pitch them smart. I tried my best to keep ...  

The Philadelphia Phillies weren't sure how long Chase Utley would be sidelined this season. Recent indications appear to make a June return possible after a period of minor league rehabilitation. His knee condition makes it likely that he won't be able to ...  

The Philadelphia Phillies have optioned catcher Erik Kratz down to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday night. Kratz had been called up a few weeks ago when veteran first baseman Jim Thome went on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury.  

On "American Chopper: Senior vs. Junior" (Mon., 9 p.m. ET on Discovery), Mikey Teutul challenged Major League Baseball player Aaron Rowand to a game of wiffle ball. When Rowand warned him to stand way back in defense, Mikey joked "that's okay, I usually catch it with my face anyway."After the game Rowand was complimentary about his opponent. "He can swing and hit a ball," he said approvingly.The fun continues on "American Chopper: Senior vs...  

Chase Utley has been battling chronic knee pain, and it’s unclear whether he’ll be ready for the Philadelphia Phillies’ season opener in two weeks. But there was good news today — manager Charlie Manuel said Utley is on the verge of rejoining the team, possibly tomorrow in Clearwater.  

PHILADELPHIA -- Officially, the Phillies say there's still no timetable on Ryan Howard and Chase Utley returning to the lineup. But there's a growing feeling that the two key Phillies could join the team sometime in June, with Howard's return expected to ...  

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Lucas Harrell felt as though he had his best stuff. It just wasn't good enough to defeat Joe Blanton and the Philadelphia Phillies. Blanton pitched seven-plus strong innings and Placido Polanco homered for his 2,000th career...  

Mercy! Now that was without Utley in the lineup and prior to trading for Hunter Pence. The moral of all of this is to relax. Charlie Manuel's team can be a maddening bunch and when they struggle at the plate it can take some time to bust out. Their hitters ...  

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WASHINGTON – Since the Phillies have scored three runs or fewer in 15 of their 28 games and have had trouble winning when they don’t score — the Phillies are 3-12 when they score three runs or less — you couldn’t blame Charlie Manuel for wanting to expedite Chase Utley’s return to the lineup.  

you’ve got a chance to win your division and get in the playoffs,” stated Phillies manager Charlie Manuel.  The Phillies will need to continue getting a lift from shortstop Jimmy Rollins at the plate with Ryan Howard and Chase Utley both ...  

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- The Philadelphia Phillies are mighty proud of their run of five straight NL East championships. So don't expect a new slogan on the cover of the game program: "The Phillies: Best Last-Place Team in Baseball!" Slowly, the Phillies are finding their winning ways in the most competitive division in baseball. Roy Halladay pitched the Phillies past the Chicago Cubs 8-7 on Thursday night for their fifth straight win  

First baseman and second baseman, who are recovering from injuries, will go to team's complex in Clearwater, Fla., to continue rehabbing.Ryan Howard will go to Clearwater (Fla.) on Sunday and Chase Utley could join him within a week as the two injured Philadelphia Phillies stars inch closer toward joining the team for the first time this season.  

It just wasn't good enough to defeat Joe Blanton and the Philadelphia Phillies.More >> Lucas Harrell felt as though he had his best stuff. It just wasn't good enough to defeat Joe Blanton and the Philadelphia Phillies.More >> Lundqvist, Kreider lift NYR ...  

CHICAGO (AP) — 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. Halladay (4-3) [...]  

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed first baseman Jim Thome on the 15-day disabled list and recalled catcher Erik Kratz from Triple-A Lehigh Valley for Wednesday night’s game against Atlanta. Thome has not played since leaving Saturday night’s game with tightness on the left side of his lower back. The move was made retroactive to Sunday.  

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is wondering when his team will start hitting the ball harder, let alone getting more hits. Matt Garza pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and struck out 10, and Philadelphia finished ...  

A dimension where the L.A. Angels' Albert Pujols has yet to hit his first home run and a Panamanian catcher with an off-color nickname is hitting like Babe Ruth. A dimension where Chase Utley and Ryan Howard are still in Clearwater and Laynce Nix leads the ...  

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is wondering when his team will start hitting the ball harder, let alone getting more hits. Matt Garza pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and struck out 10, and Philadelphia finished ...  

Carlos Ruiz hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies used Hector Luna's first career grand slam to pull away for a 9-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.  

ATLANTA - There was nothing to be said when Charlie Manuel came for the ball. A red-faced Roy Halladay dropped it in Manuel's hand and stormed off the field at a brisk pace. Hours later, once a bizarre 15-13 Phillies loss to the Braves had ended in 11 innings and quieted a Phillies clubhouse that bounced with levity beforehand, Halladay was still stoic.  

Three hits, three runs. In the past, the Phillies would have been more likely to accomplish a similar line with Rollins and Utley singles and a Howard three-run homer. “Knowing your personnel comes into play,” said Phillies manager Charlie Manuel.  

The mood had lightened in the Phillies clubhouse. Charlie Manuel was talking about buying a truck. "If we win some games," the manager said, "I might buy a dealership." Jonathan Papelbon tested his new portable stereo system with some country tunes. Others joked with former teammate Pat Burrell about his life as a retired man.  

CHICAGO — Cubs catcher Geovany Soto has been scratched from the lineup against the Philadelphia Phillies because of left knee inflammation. Soto was set to bat seventh Thursday night but instead was replaced by backup Welington Castillo.  

Matt Garza pitched one-hit ball for seven shutout innings and struck out 10 Sunday as the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-1.   Garza (2-1) gave up a pop-fly single to Jimmy Rollins leading off the first and nothing more.   Garza retired 20 of the next 21 batters, with Juan Pierre’s seventh-inning walk accounting for the only other...  

Jonathan Papelbon finished for his seventh save in as many ... Rollins was in his customary spot atop the lineup after hitting third in place of the injured Chase Utley the first 20 games. Rollins had just three RBIs coming in.  

Chase Utley rejoined the Philadelphia Phillies over a week ago, but he’s still yet to even take ground balls, reports Jim Salisbury of Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia.  

He had gotten the start at first base against the Chicago Cubs and was replaced in the top of the fifth inning by utility infielder Ty Wigginton. Wigginton singled to extend his hitting streak to 13 games. Thome is listed as day to day with the injury.  

According to numerous reports, Pence suffered the injury making a diving attempt at a ball during a game against the San Diego Padres, with the outfielder refuting a report by his manager, Charlie Manuel ... with Ryan Howard and Chase Utley on the disabled ...  

Due to the limited information that has been offered by Utley and by the team about this situation, it is difficult to gauge where this latest development falls on ... Sean O'Brien's professional writing career began in 1990, when he first began working ...  

With the lackluster offensive performance out of the Phillies' bats this season, fans are starting to question where is the strength in this World Series-hopeful team.With RBI machine Ryan Howard out for what seems like a significant time, and an unknown return time for Chase Utley, Philadelphia needs to look toward the team's pitchers for a boost of motivation. Why not the pitching staff?They have three legitimate aces that, at any time, can...  

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Cliff Lee could appreciate a career performance even if he walked away from AT Park with no win to show for it. Typically, 10 scoreless innings should be more than enough for a victory. Lee and Giants ace Matt Cain combined to throw 19 scoreless innings in San Francisco's 1-0, 11-inning win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday night, bringing back memories of those great old righty-lefty showdowns of Juan Marichal...  

If the Phillies' offense wishes to be taken seriously, they'll beat right-hander Anthony Bass and the Padres this afternoon and take this series 3-1. Following another uninspiring night of measly run production, Phillies skipper Charlie Manuel rejiggers the lineup: Pierre LF, Victorino CF, Rollins SS, Pence RF, Thome 1B, Wigginton 3B, Ruiz C, Galvis 2B, Blanton. Different recipe, so we'll see if it results in the same bland taste. Ty Wigginton...  

The Philadelphia Phillies have put righthander Vance Worley on the 15-day disabled list because of elbow inflammation, according to the team’s website. On Tuesday, Worley was scratched from his scheduled start against the Chicago Cubs on ...  

In less than two weeks the Philadelphia Phillies will be in Pittsburgh to open the 2012 baseball season. Unfortunately they will be minus two of their biggest producers at the plate and the entire right side of their infield with out Chase Utley and Ryan Howard. WFMZ's Jim Vaughn has more on how the Phillies are dealing with the changes.  

The Miami Marlins released outfielder Aaron Rowand on Thursday. Rowand, 33, said he'll listen if another team calls but is content if his 11-year major league career is over. He'll earn $12 million this season, which is being paid by the Giants.  

CLEARWATER, Fla., March 26 (UPI) -- Philadelphia infielder Chase Utley, dealing with a malady affecting his knees, says he'll start the season on the disabled list but expects to play this year. The second baseman offered no timetable for when he'll...  

PHILADELPHIA — Paul Maholm pitched 6 1/3 solid innings, Starlin Castro had two hits and an RBI, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-1, Friday night. Maholm (2-2) allowed a run on five hits with a strikeout and no walks ...  

“Juan Pierre is gonna play (Sunday ... Meanwhile, the Phillies got some good news before the game. Ryan Howard will be heading to Clearwater on Sunday and Utley could join him within a week as the two injured stars inch closer toward ...  

Numbers: The Phillies went 1 for 11 with runners in scoring position. The Phillies lead-off hitter got on base in six of nine innings. These guys went hitless: John Mayberry Jr., who is hitting .219/.219/.250 on the season, and Placido Polanco, who is at .179/.220/.205. Jim Thome, who came in as a pinch hitter, is an .091 hitter in his early return to Philadelphia.  

FORT MYERS, Fla. — At jetBlue Park, the Red Sox’ plush, new spring-training home, Charlie Manuel trotted out the following infield Saturday: first baseman Laynce Nix, second baseman Freddy Galvis, shortstop Miguel Abreu and third baseman Pete Orr.  

Former Eagles safety Brian Dawkins threw out the first pitch, a one-hopper that Rollins picked cleanly. Dawkins retired earlier this week after 16 seasons in the NFL, the first 13 with Philadelphia and last three in Denver. The Eagles announced ...  

While this statement is obvious at first, it’s frightening to think how much the Philadelphia Phillies are suffering without Ryan Howard and Chase Utley. Say what you want about his mammoth contract, but it’s tough to replace 35-45 home runs ...  

Manager Charlie Manuel emerged from the dugout Monday and Joe Blanton cursed. The infielders stepped toward the mound. First baseman Ty Wigginton patted Blanton on the rear, but the pitcher said nothing. He expected better than seven innings in ...  

PHILADELPHIA — Lucas Harrell felt as though he had his best stuff. It just wasn’t good enough to defeat Joe Blanton and the Philadelphia Phillies. Blanton pitched seven-plus strong innings and Placido Polanco homered for his 2,000th career ...  

After reliever Rafael Dolis pitched a perfect eighth, Cubs closer Carlos Marmol was shaky in the ninth. Marmol walked a pair and Hunter Pence's infield single with two outs loaded the bases. Marmol then walked Ty Wigginton to force home a run ...  

DUNEDIN, Fla. - Aaron Rowand left Philadelphia more than four years ago after the San Francisco Giants lured him away with a five-year, $60 million contract that is finally going to expire this season.  

Well, no, not quite, although after Monday night's near-catastrophic collapse and then revival for a 6-4 win over the wretched Chicago Cubs, the Phils are 5-0 when the modest utility infielder starts and 6-12 when he doesn't. So Orr should start ...  

The Philadelphia Phillies plan to get by until the summer sun rises. By the time that June day arrives, they are hopeful that the return of both Ryan Howard and Chase Utley will have happened, or will be close to happening. Playing for half of the season ...  

Polanco hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning and the Phillies beat the Cubs 6-4. Phillies' players address the media and The Philadelphia Inquirer's Bob Brookover reports.  

PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard will be heading to Clearwater on Sunday and Chase Utley could join him within a week as the two injured Philadelphia Phillies stars inch closer toward joining the …  

Getting Howard back will be a significant boost for the Phillies, as it will allow Nix and Juan Pierre to play most of left field (and Mayberry to take a seat on the bench full-time). And missing Utley is monumental for the Phillies – Freddy ...  

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I felt pretty good today. I just wanted to give us a chance to win. That's all I can do." PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz seemed fine on Sunday morning at Citizens Bank Park. Ruiz took a foul ball off his left knee in the sixth ...  

Polanco’s drive to left field off reliever Rafael Dolis foiled the Cubs’ strategy to play him the other way, scoring Juan Pierre and Jimmy Rollins and snapping a 4-4 tie an inning after a 4-1 lead disappeared in the span of two batters.  

Phillies looking for a spark — any sparkPhiladelphia InquirerThat's pretty much the story of the Phillies as they try to gain traction in this season of uncertainty. The obvious explanation holds true: Take Ryan Howard and Chase Utley away and this just isn't the team that won five consecutive National League ...Rollins' first blast provides a rare sparkAsbury Park Pressall 3 news articles »  

Halladay (3-2) was unhittable at the start, retiring 10 straight batters with four strikeouts, but surrendered three runs on six hits in a three-inning stretch to fall to 1-5 lifetime ... we can," Halladay said. "I'm a terrible hitter so I ...  

370 (10-for-27) with four doubles, one triple and nine RBIs. "He's been staying on the ball," manager Charlie Manuel said. "Freddy gets underneath the ball and gets a little anxious. But he's slowing down, staying strong on his backside.  

The only guaranteed righthanded hitting option off the bench manager Charlie Manuel has right now is Ty Wigginton. With Howard out, there are going to be quite a few days when the utility infielder is in the lineup. The other righthanded bench ...  

233 at the time after hitting .230 the year before ... The only guaranteed righthanded hitting option off the bench manager Charlie Manuel has right now is Ty Wigginton. With Howard out, there are going to be quite a few days when the utility ...  

The Philadelphia Phillies have been terrible so far this year, winning just 14 of 32 games despite facing what appeared to be the National League's easiest schedule in the first quarter of the season. The expectation, however, is that help is on the way ...  

3. Carlos Ruiz, Philadelphia Phillies With the absence of sluggers Ryan Howard and Chase Utley, someone was going to have to take the lead and anchor the Phillies. I’m sure no one thought it would be catcher Carlos Ruiz. Ruiz has put up strong numbers ...  

General manager Ruben Amaro, Jr., knew that he needed to obtain some 'patch' players in the offseason. Everyone understood that Jim Thome, Ty Wigginton, Laynce Nix and Juan Pierre were supplemental additions, who weren't expected to 'turn the lineup on ...  

Starlin Castro drove in two runs and Matt Garza was nearly flawless on the mound over seven innings, as the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-1, in the third installment of a four-game set at Citizens Bank Park.  

One way of looking across the Philadelphia Phillies spring road is by considering the opportunities that are offered by the absence of Ryan Howard and Chase Utley ... could be strengthened by the loss of two key players? Sure you can.  

May 1, 2012 - The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves at 11-12 thus far this season, a mark that was probably to be expected given their injuries. Ryan Howard is still recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, Chase Utley is still nursing a ...  

Chase Utley will miss the entire exhibition schedule for the second straight year and will not be in the Philadelphia Phillies' opening-day lineup because of his injured knees. The five-time All-Star second baseman, who was limited to 103 games ...  

Bleacher ReportPhiladelphia Phillies Infield Options Without Utley: Fan's TakeYahoo! SportsContributor Network 9 hours, 25 minutes ago Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro, Jr. recently stated that second baseman Chase Utley's chronic knee condition has caused him to leave camp and consult with a specialist.Baseball: Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley not likely to be ready for ...San Jose Mercury NewsPhiladelphia Phillies Spring...  

Per Craig Calcaterra, the Miami* Marlins have released centerfielder Aaron Rowand today ... Regardless of how far he's fallen, however, if the price is close go negligible, he might just be the exact 25th man Texas needs in the last week ...  

“I think we want Chase back as soon as possible, but I want him healthy where he doesn’t have to worry about how he feels,” said Phillies manager Charlie Manuel. “We want him back where he can play, and if it takes (sending him to ...  

Chase Utley will miss the entire exhibition schedule for the second straight year and will not be in the Philadelphia Phillies' opening-day lineup due to his injured knees. The five-time All-Star, limited to 103 games last year when he didn't ...  

PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley and Ryan Howard continue to rehab from their respective injuries, but neither appears to be close to getting into a game. “The potential to strike people out is important,” Manuel said. “The less chance of ...  

PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley and Ryan Howard continue to rehab from their respective injuries, but neither appears to be close to getting into a game. “The potential to strike people out is important,” Manuel said. “The less chance of ...  

Saturday proved a fortunate one for the Philadelphia Phillies as the starter Cliff Lee and one of their premier hitters in the line-up, Chase Utley show signs of immediate comeback. After having a bullpen session, Lee felt nothing wrong in his arms.  

Chase Utley is such a competitive player that his injury must be extraordinarily disappointing to him. However, he is anticipating a return this season according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN which must be a welcome message to all Phillies fans. While most ...  

Look for a note in tomorrow’s Chronicle on how hitting coach Mike Barnett is trying to get Martinez turned around. Meanwhile, the Astros are waiting to make a decision on a starting pitcher until they see what sort of havoc the rain plays in Philadelphia.  

... and Chase Utley could join him within a week as the two injured Philadelphia Phillies stars inch closer toward joining the team for the first time this season. PHILADELPHIA -- Ryan Howard will be heading to Clearwater on Sunday, and Chase Utley could ...  

PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies started the season with questions of how the offense would produce without the services of injured second baseman Chase Utley and first baseman Ryan Howard. So far, they haven’t provided any answers. The Phillies ...  

The Phillies have already shown that life without Ryan Howard and Chase Utley will not be pretty ... is the strain this might put on the pitching staff. Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels and Vance Worley can't possibly think: "I have to throw a shutout ...  

In 14 1/3 innings he has walked just three and struck out 22. PHILADELPHIA -- Chase Utley rejoined the team Saturday, but so far, he has not been participating in fielding practice as expected. Utley is on the disabled list with chondromalacia ...  

Ryan James Howard (born November 19, 1979, in St. Louis, Missouri) is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. Nicknamed "The Big Piece", Howard stands and weighs . He bats and throws left-handed. Howard was the ...  

Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, who's fighting his way back from chronic ... (They also need for Charlie Manuel to get over his aversion to using Jonathan Papelbon in tie games, but that's a jeremiad for another day.) Utley's replacement, Freddy ...  

--OF Hunter Pence hit his third career walk-off home run to give Philadelphia a 4-3 victory over the Astros on Tuesday. It was his first since July 3, 2007, as a member of the Astros against former Phillies reliever Jose Mesa at Minute Maid Park.  

The Marlins just about have the positional player part of their Opening Day 25-man roster set. Thursday, they released Aaron Rowand and optioned Bryan Petersen to Triple-A New Orleans. That means Chris Coghlan and Austin Kearns will be the club’s reserve ...  

Face it Phillies fans, Chase Utley will never be the same. The way Utley gave his all every night disregarding his body for the betterment of the team has cut short his career longevity. When he returns, Utley will look more and more like the guy who ...  

JUPITER, Fla. (MCT) — His name was on the starting lineup card, but Aaron Rowand never made it into Roger Dean Stadium on Thursday. Instead, he headed for the parking lot. The Marlins released Rowand, a heavy favorite to claim a bench spot at ...  

Former Giants, Phillies, and White Sox outfielder Aaron Rowand is getting a custom chopper and is being featured on the Discovery TV show American Chopper. The trailer, released today on Discovery's Youtube channel, features Rowand visiting the shop and ...  

Hunter Pence hit two home runs including a walk-off in the 10th and the Phillies beat the Astros 4-3. The Philadelphia Inquirer's Marc Narducci reports and Phillies' players speak to the media.  

What if Chase Utley is unable to play this season?  Do you have faith that rookie Freddy Galvis can hit major league pitching? With Ryan Howard gone until June, are you comfortable with Jim Thome, John Mayberry, Laynce Nix and Ty Wiggington filling in at first?  Can Placido Polanco, Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino stay healthy enough to keep this team afloat? So many valid questions that need to be answered. The Phillies depleted their farm...  

Chase Utley will likely start the season on the disabled list for the second straight year because of problems with both knees. The five-time All-Star second baseman left camp to see a specialist, and it's uncertain when he'll be ready to play for the ...  

JUPITER, Fla. -- His name was on the starting lineup card, but Aaron Rowand never made it into Roger Dean Stadium on Thursday. Instead, he headed for the parking lot. The Marlins released Rowand, a heavy favorite to claim a bench spot at the ...  

When Ruben Amaro Jr. announced that Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley starting the season at second base is "doubtful," I could almost hear the collective groan rising from Phillies nation. Power-hitting first baseman Ryan Howard will ...  

The Philadelphia Phillies had a special guest at batting practice Monday before their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Second baseman Chase Utley, who has yet to play this season but who is rehabbing near Phoenix, stopped by ...  

The decision to release Rowand and option outfielder Bryan Petersen to Triple A New Orleans all but cemented roster spots for outfielders Chris Coghlan and Austin Kearns. Only a couple of more spots are left to be filled before the season opener ...  

"I think we're tight, I think we try too hard," Manuel said after Philadelphia's 7-4 loss to the New York Mets Tuesday night ... Philadelphia, playing all season without injured All-Stars Chase Utley (knee) and Ryan Howard (Achilles') was ahead 4-1 ...  

Aaron Rowand signed a minor league deal with the Marlins back in December ... He still has an OK glove, but the man can’t hit anymore and in these days of 12 and 13-man pitching staffs, a defense-only outfielder is not a luxury a lot of ...  

But Polanco is done. It would be best for the Phillies to play Ty Wiggington at third base and alternate John Mayberry, Laynce Nix and Jim Thome at first, with Mayberry/Nix alternating with Pierre in LF. Placido is a good guy and put together a fine career ...  

ATLANTA — The Philadelphia Phillies have placed first baseman Jim Thome on the 15-day disabled list and recalled catcher Erik Kratz from Triple-A Lehigh Valley for Wednesday night’s game against Atlanta. Thome has not played since leaving Saturday ...  

Injuries to Ryan Howard and Chase Utley mean the Phillies need a new right side ... His versatility helps the Phillies because he can play first base and third base. Manager Charlie Manuel may play Wigginton at first when Howard is out or ...  

PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley and Ryan Howard continue to rehab from their ... Coming off a three-game losing streak that caused Charlie Manuel to call his first team meeting of the season, the Phillies made a flurry of roster moves.  

The Miami Marlins released outfielder Aaron Rowan and optioned Bryan Petersen to Class AAA New Orleans today, virtually assuring Chris Coghlan of making the team. Miami also re-assigned infielder Nick Green and RHP J.D. Martin to the minor leagues.  

Jim Thome is ready for whatever Phillies manager Charlie ... Thome was traded to the Chicago White Sox in the offseason, beginning the next stage in his career. Now an injury to Howard – who could be out several months after rupturing his ...  

The Philadelphia Phillies might have one of the worst lineups in all of baseball. Check that, they do have one of the worst lineups in all of baseball. I don’t even have the stats in front of me, but I’ve learned enough through empirical data.  

Manuel also knows that Thome's 13.67 at bats per home run mark puts him right behind Howard in fifth place all-time. Two years ago this Phillies revert hit 25 home runs, walked 60 times and drove in 59 runs for the Minnesota Twins in 340 plate appearances.  

ATLANTA -- The Philadelphia Phillies have placed first baseman Jim Thome on the 15-day disabled list and recalled catcher Erik Kratz from Triple-A Lehigh Valley for Wednesday night's game against Atlanta. Thome has not played since leaving ...  

Unfortunately, the news wasn’t quite so good as it pertained to Chase Utley. Manager Charlie Manuel said Friday that Utley would report to Clearwater early next week, but Utley said Saturday he’ll remain with the Phillies for a bit longer.  

In the 11th inning of a game Wednesday night that the Philadelphia Phillies ultimately lost 1-0, manager Charlie Manuel decided to pinch-hit Jim Thome even after the San Francisco Giants called in lefty Javier Lopez from the bullpen. The manager ...  

Now players such as Chase Utley and Ryan Howard are paying the price for those decisions. Charlie did the same thing last year by playing Hunter Pence everyday and pitching Jose Contrearas almost everyday last April, and it resulted in ...  

Cubs manager Dale Sveum still has a vivid recollection of what was happening 20 years ago on this day when he found himself close to the epicenter of the Los Angeles riots as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers were ...  

In 2011, despite unexpectedly spending the first few months without team MVP Chase Utley, the Phils jumped out to ... It’s not surprising that Charlie Manuel and the front office are scrambling in the wake of a $35 million dollar hole where ...  

Extra! Extra!: Issue 1 of the 2012 Phillies Magazine featuring new Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon, available at the Majestic Clubhouse Store or ballpark NewsStands. CHICAGO CUBS (April 27-30) FRIDAY: 7:05 p.m. … Gate openings: Ashburn Alley ...  

And that is where Thome has somewhat surprisingly entered into the playing equation one more time. As Spring Training first got going Howard had a physical setback in his recovery. Without delving into all of the medical jargon, it now appears likely that ...  

WASHINGTON – Since the Phillies have scored three runs or fewer in 15 of their 28 games and have had trouble winning when they don’t score — the Phillies are 3-12 when they score three runs or less — you couldn’t blame Charlie Manuel ...  

PHILADELPHIA – Ryan Howard will fly to Florida today and check in to Clearwater, Fla., Monday, when he is expected to ramp up his rehab from Achilles surgery this week. And he might have company in the near future.  

Two of the Philadelphia Phillies' biggest stars appear to be one step closer to returning to play. CSNPhilly.com's Jim Salisbury is reporting that first baseman Ryan Howard has been cleared for baseball activities and will be heading to Florida ...  

The Philadelphia Phillies ended April by blowing a 4-0 lead to the last place Chicago Cubs on April 30. Fortunately, Phillies fans like myself were kept at bay when Placido Polanco had a game-winning two-run double in the eighth inning anyway. However ...  

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley admitted Sunday that he won't be ready for Opening Day, due to ongoing issues with his left knee. CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley admitted Sunday that he won't be ready ...  

WASHINGTON -- Chase Utley is expected to rejoin the team Saturday ... against the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. WASHINGTON -- Charlie Manuel tried a new lineup for Friday's game against Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg.  

The Philadelphia Phillies look to even their four-game set with the Chicago Cubs when the two teams conclude their series on Monday. (Game Time: 7:05 p.m. ET, TV Schedule: CSN Philly) Vance Worley (2-1, 2.16 ERA) looks to bring the Phillies back ...  

Chase Utley, who is rehabbing in Arizona ... I wanted Jim Thome to come here and become a hitting machine, because Charlie Manuel is his friend. It hasn't happened and I don't think it will. Jim, take a "Burrell" and retire with dignity.  

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Howard will be heading to Clearwater on Sunday and Chase Utley could join him within a week as the two injured Philadelphia Phillies stars inch closer toward joining the team for the first time this season. Howard, the 2006 NL ...  

Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (knee) said he will not be ready for opening ... Remember, Utley missed nearly seven weeks of the season last year with knee ailments. Charlie Manuel has basically anointed Freddy Galvis as the man at the keystone ...  

Update: Phillies manager Charlie Manuel didn't dismiss the possibility that Utley could play some at first base when he comes back from injury, according to Philly.com. Recommendation: Rookie second baseman Freddy Galvis has played well in Utley's ...  

Randy Wells was unhittable until he lost the strike zone. Carlos Ruiz homered and drove in three runs, Joe Blanton threw 7 1-3 sharp innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Saturday night. For the second straight start, Wells (0 ...  

Manager Charlie Manuel, a manager that likes a set lineup, rolled out his fourth different order with his fourth different first baseman, John Mayberry Jr., who has followed Ty Wigginton, Laynce Nix and Jim Thome as the replacement for the ...  

The Philadelphia Phillies rank 27th in the majors in runs scored and 28th in homers. And they still aren’t sure when their two biggest sluggers will be ready to debut. First baseman Ryan Howard (Achilles’ tendon surgery) and second baseman ...  

(Reuters) - Carlos Ruiz drove in three runs, two of them in a four-run fourth inning, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Saturday to move closer to a .500 mark for the season.  

SAN FRANCISCO -- While the Philadelphia Phillies wait for Ryan Howard and Chase Utley to return to the lineup, they continue to carry on with optimism that they can withstand the loss of two of their cornerstone offensive players. "We've just ...  

Starlin Castro drove in two runs and Matt Garza was nearly flawless on the mound over seven innings, as the Chicago Cubs beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-1, in the third installment of a four-game set at Citizens Bank Park. Garza (2-1) gave up ...  

Bleacher ReportBlake DeWitt Could Be Potential Target For PhilliesRant SportsThe Philadelphia Phillies were hit with the loss of another key piece of their lineup, with the announcement that Chase Utley will miss time and likely won't be ready for the season opener. It's unclear when Utley could be ready for the season, ...Philadelphia Phillies: Could They Go After Utility Man Blake DeWitt?Bleacher Reportall 6 news articles »  

Charlie Manuel is an unusually difficult manager to try to depict and evaluate. Well, all managers are tough to evaluate. That’s why sabermetrics usually steers clear of trying to do so. We’re better at analyzing hitters or pitchers or even fielders ...  

JUPITER -- A couple of major moves just announced by the Marlins: outfielder Aaron Rowand has been released while outfielder Bryan Petersen was optioned to Triple A New Orleans -- indications that the team is confident Logan Morrison and Giancarlo Stanton ...  

A 2013 starting rotation that does not include Cole Hamels may be something that the Philadelphia Phillies never want to envision. However, with each day that an agreement on a long-term deal is not reached, the chance remains that Hamels could be pitching ...  

(AP) — Cliff Lee pitched six scoreless innings to lead the Philadelphia ... Jim Thome, starting at first base for the second time in three days, doubled in Polanco.With Jeff Karstens throwing in a minor league game back in Bradenton, the ...  

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed Jim Thome on the disabled list ... back their former slugger in the offseason with a one-year deal that seemingly carried little risk. Always one of the nice guys in baseball, Thome was jettisoned from Philadelphia ...  

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel has used 13 different lineups in 17 games ... When asked before the game what sort of challenge it was to create a lineup sans Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Pence, Manuel bristled. "You’ve got to weather ...  

SAN DIEGO — The Philadelphia Phillies' performance Sunday matched the gray skies that blanketed downtown San Diego. As if in a fog both in the field and at the plate when it counted, Philadelphia slogged to a 6-1 defeat against the last-place ...  

The Philadelphia Phillies' Chase Utley will probably start the season on the disabled list for the second straight year because of problems with both knees. The five-time All-Star second baseman left camp to see a specialist, and it's uncertain when he'll ...  

Chase Utley's career is going to be more about what could have been instead of what was, and the Philadelphia Phillies are going to suffer as a result. In what has become a common theme with Utley, it was announced by Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro ...  

But plenty of mystery remains. In fact, manager Charlie Manuel wasn’t even up to speed. Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley has yet to see action in the Grapefruit League this spring because of his knees. (AP Photo) "I haven't ...  

Philadelphia Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. had heard enough about the team's alleged disconnect with Chase Utley. Amaro spent nearly 30 minutes Monday explaining that his All-Star second baseman was honest in describing his health, and said both ...  

Then some more struggling Philadelphia pitchers gave up the second big lead of the evening - in this case relievers other than Jonathan Papelbon. Non-Papelbon relievers have been getting knocked around much of the season, with Jose Contreras and Michael ...  

As a Philadelphia Phillies fan, I am growing increasingly tired of the Chase Utley situation ... Both Ruben Amaro and Charlie Manuel have suggested that his knee issues are chronic. Utley disagrees and says that that isn't the case. He also says that ...  

For the last few years, the Philadelphia Phillies have been a model organization. Thanks to a competitive team and an honest front office, the Phillies suddenly moved past the Philadelphia Eagles in the eyes of many fans in the city. While the people ...  

PHILADELPHIA — A little lineup tinkering did the trick for the Philadelphia Phillies. Carlos Ruiz homered and drove in three runs, Joe Blanton threw 7 1-3 sharp innings and the Phillies beat the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Saturday night. Jimmy ...  

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Chase Utley's mouth moved, but very few definitive answers emerged. And the ominously uncertain spring of the Philadelphia Phillies continues. For a second consecutive year, they will open the season without their five-time All-Star ...  

A trip to the disabled list could benefit both team and player. Charlie Manuel now has a full bench with the addition of the righthanded-hitting Kratz. And Thome could spend as many as 20 days in the minor leagues on an official rehab assignment ...  

Chase Utley (knee) took early batting practice Monday in Arizona. Utley has been rehabbing his left knee in Arizona, so he met up with the team Monday as they prepared to take on the Diamondbacks. Phillies manager Charlie Manuel remarked that his legs ...  

Chase Utley will miss the entire exhibition schedule for the second straight year and will not be in the Philadelphia Phillies’ opening-day lineup due to his injured knees. The five-time All-Star, limited to 103 games last year when he didn’t play his ...  

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel remarked that his legs looked stronger, though there's no immediate timetable for him to begin a rehab assignment. Utley is expected to talk to reporters Monday, so we should learn more about his progress soon.  

Although Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley said on Sunday he will not undergo surgery and will be back sometime this season, he also acknowledged that he will begin the season on the disabled list because of his ongoing knee problems.  

Melky Cabrera hit an RBI single in the 11th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 on Wednesday ... but I said I could easily pitch another inning. I tried it again after 10 but it didn't happen." The Giants won a third ...