Philadelphia Phillies Rumors & News

A bullpen in need of help calls on Stutes

The Phillies Files | Morning Call — Maybe this latest move will help straighten things out in the bullpen. It's worth a shot. The Phillies sent right-handed reliever Phillippe Aumont to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and called up fellow righty Mike Stutes. Stutes, who made his mark in...

Great Sports Debate appearance coming up

The Phillies Files | Morning Call — If you want to hear some Phillies talk and watch the Great Sports Debate, you have several chances starting tonight. Here are the days and times the latest show will air: TCN -Tonight at 7 p.m. -Friday at 11a.m. CSN...

Phillies notes: Utley scheduled for MRI today

Courier-Post — In the hours leading up to Tuesday's game, Chase Utley took swings in the cage adjacent to the visitors' clubhouse at Marlins Park. According to Utley, he felt no pain after those sessions.

Phillies to induct Curt Schilling into Wall of Fame August 2

Phils-ville | phillyBurbs — The sticky failure of Curt Schilling's gaming venture and his testy relationship with the Phillies front office (not to mention certain teammates) won't keep him from being rightfully honored as one o

Phillippe Aumont demoted; could Mike Stutes return?

The Phillies Zone | Philadelphia Inquirer — The Phillies promised changes to their mediocre middle relief. The first happened after Wednesday's 3-0 victory when Phillippe Aumont was demoted to triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Utley officially hits DL

Philled In | News Journal — Chase Utley, who has been as injury-prone as anyone in the Phillies organization the last three seasons, finds himself on the 15-day disabled list for the third straight season. Instead of his creaky knees, though, this time it’s an oblique … Continue reading →

Philadelphia Phillies send down pitcher Phillippe Aumont, recall Michael Stutes

Express-Times — Stutes has a 3.33 ERA and 1-2 record in 27 innings out of the bullpen.

Utley heads to DL with oblique strain

Phils-ville | phillyBurbs — When the Phillies begin their biggest series to date of the 2013 season Friday night in Washington, they won’t have Chase Utley in the lineup.

Mike Stutes rejoins Phillies bullpen

The Phillies Zone | Philadelphia Inquirer — Thirteen months removed from his last major-league appearance, Mike Stutes is back in the Phillies bullpen.

Phillies sink Marlins behind Delmon Young, Lee

philly.com — MIAMI - When morale was at its lowest, approximately 46 hours before Delmon Young smashed yet another home run, Charlie Manuel attempted to justify his faith in this Phillies lineup. It was Monday, the atrocious Miami Marlins had just confounded his offense, and Manuel clutched at words.

Phillies Notes: Healing Adams will head to Clearwater

philly.com — MIAMI - Mike Adams, red-faced after a strenuous bullpen session at Marlins Park, was optimistic that he could return from the disabled list before the weekend ends. Pitching coach Rich Dubee later offered a dose of reality.

Mike Adams will return no sooner than Tuesday

The Phillies Zone | Philadelphia Inquirer — Mike Adams (back strain) will travel to Clearwater, Fla., while his teammates head north to Washington. He will throw a live batting practice session Friday. He is scheduled to appear in a game Monday.

Curt Schilling inducted to team's wall of fame; Brad Lidge to retire as Phillie

The Phillies Zone | Philadelphia Inquirer — Curt Schilling, sixth among all Phillies pitchers in wins and fourth in strikeouts, will be inducted to the team's wall of fame Aug. 2, the Phillies announced Wednesday. In addition to the weekend's alumni ceremonies, Brad Lidge will retire as a Phillie.

Chase Utley 'scared' by injury, could be headed to DL

philly.com — Depending on what an MRI examination Thursday in Philadelphia shows, the Phillies could be without Chase Utley for the foreseeable future. Utley and team officials are preparing for that possibility.

These injuries really shouldn't be surprising...to anyone

The Phillies Files | Morning Call — Is anyone really surprised with all these injuries facing the Phillies? If you are, you shouldn't be. When the season opened, the average age of the Phillies starting eight (which included Dom Brown, 25, and Delmon Young, 27), is 29.6....

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