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With Worley out, Kendrick proves capable yet again for Phillies (The SportsXchange)

PhillyFanatic — Thu, 17 May 2012 14:41:42 +0000

The Philadelphia Phillies’ arrival in Chicago came on the heels of a three-game winning streak, the longest for the underachieving, five-time reigning National League East champs this season. But it also came shortly after the news that right-hander Vance Worley would be scratched Wednesday night in Chicago with a right elbow injury.

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Phillies place RHP Worley on 15-day DL (The Associated Press)

PhillyFanatic — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:42:54 +0000

CHICAGO (AP) The injury-riddled Philadelphia Phillies placed Vance Worley on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, adding a starting pitcher to their mounting list of missing players.

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National League notebook — May 15, 2012 (The SportsXchange)

PhillyFanatic — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:43:33 +0000

Arizona: CF Chris Young (right shoulder) doubled in his first at-bat Monday in his first game on a rehab assignment at high-A Visalia (Calif.). He was 1-for-4 while playing eight innings in the field. The plan was to have Young play three games for Visalia before possibly rejoining the D-backs. … RF Justin Upton on Monday got his first hit in 19 career at-bats against Dodgers LHP Clayton Kershaw. He also got the first stolen base against Kershaw this season.

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Lyles will get second chance as fifth starter (The SportsXchange)

PhillyFanatic — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:41:58 +0000

The Astros’ games of hide the fifth starter are coming to an end. Jordan Lyles got the start Tuesday, and Lyles is going to be the starter, at least for a while. No more shuttle to Oklahoma City.

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Phillies win in extras and you can become a winner too

PhillyFanatic — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:53:39 +0000

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The Juice: Dodgers beat D-backs in brushback battle, Matt Kemp goes on DL (Big League Stew)

PhillyFanatic — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:45:51 +0000

The Juice is back for its fifth season of fun! Stop by each weekday for an ample serving of news from the action, plus great photos, stats and video highlights. ‘You hit one of of ours,’ etc.: Baseball players (and … Continue reading →

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National League notebook — Monday, May 14, 2012 (The SportsXchange)

PhillyFanatic — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:42:00 +0000

Arizona: Since sweeping a three-game series from San Francisco on the opening weekend of the season, the D-backs are 4-12 at home and have lost five straight home series. The D-backs had not lost five straight home series since June 5-29, 2006. … Class AA Mobile (Ala.) 3B Matt Davidson, one of the organization’s top prospects, was named the Southern League hitter of the week after batting .333 with three home runs and seven RBI for the week ending Sunday. Davidson’s two-run, walk-off homer, his second homer of the game, beat Chattanooga in 10 innings Sunday. Davidson was hitting . …

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10 Degrees: Looking beyond Josh Hamilton’s legendary week to handicap his free-agent market

PhillyFanatic — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:43:23 +0000

Texas remains favored to keep Hamilton but the slugger is having the type of season general managers can’t ignore.

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Carlos Ruiz Has Become Phillies’ Glue Player: Fan’s View (Yahoo! Contributor Network)

PhillyFanatic — Mon, 14 May 2012 02:42:08 +0000

On a beautiful and sunny Mother’s Day, it was the man known as “Hoops” who would get the start for the Phillies behind the plate. That nickname goes to Brian Schneider, Phillies backup catcher, who was more than happy to get the call behind the dish to work with Cole Hamels on a Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. It’s usually the duty of Carlos Ruiz to work with the Phils’ left-hander, but on this Sunday, “Chooch” would have the day off. …

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Padres hand Halladay third consecutive loss (Reuters)

PhillyFanatic — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:42:19 +0000

(Reuters) – Philadelphia’s two-time Cy Young Award winner Roy Halladay lost his third consecutive game when the San Diego Padres squeezed out a 2-1 victory on Saturday.

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