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Phillies GM worried about struggling outfielders?

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. tried to remain upbeat Tuesday when talking about struggling outfielders Ben Revere and Delmon Young.  "Ben has had a little bit of a slow start, but he has done some things better lately even though he had a rough night (Monday in Miami)," Amaro told The Philadelphia Inquirer. "I think Ben is a better player than we’ve seen so far. Delmon is a better player, too." Although, Amaro had an interesting answer when asked "how long can you stick" with Revere and Young. “I don’t know, but at some point it does have to kick in," he said. "We’ll see how things ...

May 21, 2013

Ben Revere shines in return to lineup

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Phillies outfielder Ben Revere made it back into the starting lineup Sunday against the Reds after sitting out four games to work on his swing. It seems the time off paid off. Revere tied a season-high with three hits, including his second double, in four at-bats. He added one run and his eighth stolen base. Revere is batting .435 (10 for 23) in his last 10 games (seven starts).

May 20, 2013

Revere looking to get back on track

Courier-Post — Two hours before Saturday's game, Ben Revere and John Mayberry Jr. played catch as the position players warmed up. Usually cheery, Revere seemed more solemn as he prepared for the afternoon game against the visiting Cincinnati Reds.

Philadelphia Phillies May 19, 2013

Phillies Notes: Revere looking to regain 'power swing'

philly.com — It's odd to hear a man who has never hit a big-league home run talking about regaining his power stroke, but that's the subject centerfielder Ben Revere raised Saturday afternoon after finding out his name was not in the starting lineup for the fourth straight game.

Philadelphia Phillies May 19, 2013

Ben Revere losing playing time

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Despite batting .357 with a .438 on-base percentage in his last 13 games, Phillies outfielder Ben Revere was out of the starting lineup for a season-high fourth game in a row Saturday against the Reds. John Mayberry got the start in Revere's place.  Revere has been limited to six starts against left-handed pitchers this season, but only two of the four games he has sat out have been against lefties.  Revere told the Philadelphia Inquirer Saturday that he has been getting time off to work on his swing. Revere, who has just two extra-base hits in 118 at-bats, said he is trying to work on driving...

May 18, 2013

Phillies coming to life with 3 straight wins

Courier-Post — Phillies manager Charlie Manuel gave Chase Utley and Ben Revere the night off, and their replacements came through in a big way.

Philadelphia Phillies May 15, 2013

Ben Revere back atop batting order

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Buoyed by a strong start to the month of May, Phillies outfielder Ben Revere returned to the leadoff spot for Sunday's game at Arizona. Revere, who had been toiling at the bottom of the lineup since being dropped from the top spot April 18, has registered a .400 average and .483 on-base percentage in 10 games this month.

May 12, 2013

Game 39: Revere leading off, Kendrick on the hill

BeerleaguerBen Revere has won back his leadoff duties -- or at least he has for the Phillies' Sunday game against the Diamondbacks. The first-year Phillie was demoted in the batting order after struggling mightily atop it, but after going 7 for his last 16 (.438), Charlie Manuel has him leading off today against Arizona (21-16) in the Phillies' final game of their seven-game road trip. Revere showed some of his catalyst qualities in the Phillies' win Saturday night. He went...

Philadelphia Phillies May 12, 2013

Ben Revere: Former Twin needs to get slap happy

St. Paul Pioneer Press — PHILADELPHIA -- The club, by description and definition, is a small one. In a world of bulging biceps and shrunken ballparks, the slap-hitting speedsters who populated the 1970s and '80s era of spacious, artificial-turf stadiums are nearly extinct, the few remaining required to prove their worth on almost a nightly basis, their margin of error as slim as their hips.

Minnesota Twins May 9, 2013

Slap-happy hitters a dying breed

philly.com — The Phillies' Ben Revere is trying to get adjusted to a new league. He occasionally gets tips from fellow speedster Juan Pierre.

Philadelphia Phillies May 9, 2013

John Mayberry isn't platooning in center field

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Phillies outfielder John Mayberry started in center field for the second time in five games Monday against the Giants. However, manager Charlie Manuel quickly shot down the idea of platooning Mayberry in center field while starter Ben Revere continues to struggle offensively, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. "(Revere) hit .294 in the big leagues in 500 at-bats last year," Manuel said. "He can hit. He's scuffling right now." Manuel said he chose to start Mayberry Monday because of the matchup against left-handed hurler Madison Bumgarner. Mayberry's leadoff single in the second inning ign...

May 7, 2013

'Scuffling' Ben Revere bouncing in and out of lineup

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Phillies outfielder Ben Revere reached base three times Sunday against the Marlins, which was just the second time in 27 games Revere accomplished the feat in 2013. His reward was earning a spot on the bench for Monday's game against the Giants. Manager Charlie Manuel opted to start John Mayberry Jr. in center field against left-handed hurler Madison Bumgarner. Revere, who is batting .212, is hitting .176 against left-handers this season. Monday was the second time in five games Mayberry replaced Revere in center field. "I didn't say Ben couldn't hit," Manuel said, per The Philadelphia Inquire...

May 7, 2013

Juan Pierre of Miami Marlins, Ben Revere of Philadelphia Phillies stealing bases despite slow start at plate

ESPN Fantasy Baseball — Entering Tuesday, 15 of the 18 players who had stolen six or more bases this season were owned in either all ESPN standard mixed leagues or close to i...

May 7, 2013

Phillies Notes: Looking for offense, Manuel sits Revere

philly.com — SAN FRANCISCO - Ben Revere reached base three times Sunday, just the second time that happened in 27 games, and that earned him a spot on the bench Monday night.

Philadelphia Phillies May 6, 2013

Craving offense, Phillies sit Ben Revere

The Phillies Zone | Philadelphia InquirerBen Revere reached base three times Sunday, just the second time that happened in 27 games, and that earned him a spot on the bench Monday.

Philadelphia Phillies May 6, 2013

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Ben Revere Photos

  • Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins (11) greets Ben Revere, left, after they scored on a single by Ryan Howard in the seventh inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 7-3 The Associated Press
    Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins (11) greets Ben Revere, left, after they scored on a single by Ryan Howard in the seventh inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Tuesday, May 21, 2013. The Phillies defeated the Marlins 7-3. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
  • Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero, top, leaps out of the way after getting Philadelphia Phillies' John Mayberry, bottom, at the plate after a force-out hit into by Phillies' Ben Revere during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Phoenix The Associated Press
    Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Miguel Montero, top, leaps out of the way after getting Philadelphia Phillies' John Mayberry, bottom, at the plate after a force-out hit into by Phillies' Ben Revere during the eighth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • Philadelphia Phillies' Ben Revere, right, advances to third on a wild pitch as Arizona Diamondbacks' Martin Prado, left, makes the catch during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Phoenix The Associated Press
    Philadelphia Phillies' Ben Revere, right, advances to third on a wild pitch as Arizona Diamondbacks' Martin Prado, left, makes the catch during the fifth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • Philadelphia Phillies' Ben Revere, right, scores on a sacrifice fly by teammate Jimmy Rollins during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Phoenix. At left is Chase Utley The Associated Press
    Philadelphia Phillies' Ben Revere, right, scores on a sacrifice fly by teammate Jimmy Rollins during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Phoenix. At left is Chase Utley. (AP Photo/Matt York)
  • Ben Revere: Former Twin needs to get slap happy
    PHILADELPHIA -- The club, by description and definition, is a small one. In a world of bulging biceps and shrunken ballparks, the slap-hitting speedsters who populated the 1970s and '80s era of spacious, artificial-turf stadiums are nearly extinct, the few remaining required to prove their worth on almost a nightly basis, their margin of error as slim as their hips.
  • Former Twins News Clearinghouse
    With no game on Thursday and no roster moves to discuss, here's a brief update on what your favorite former Twins are doing. And Delmon Young. Ben Revere. No, Vance Worley hasn't gotten off to the best start. And Trevor May isn't setting the world afire in AA. But Ben. Oh, Ben. Despite his usual Web Gemmery (NOT A WORD), Ben's bat is not doing him any favors. His current line is .204/.245/.226. Charlie Manuel has dropped him from the top of the Phillies order to the bottom (still ahead of the pitcher, I assume). Fortunately, Philadelphia sports fans are noted for their pati...
  • AP10ThingsToSee - Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Ben Revere dives for a fly out by St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Philadelphia The Associated Press
    AP10ThingsToSee - Philadelphia Phillies center fielder Ben Revere dives for a fly out by St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, April 20, 2013, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
  • Home run by Erik Kratz powers Philadelphia Phillies past St. Louis Cardinals
    Kratz followed-up Ben Revere's go-ahead single with a three-run blast in the 8th inning of 7-3 victory.