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Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Cliff Lee Finally Picks Up First Win at Home in 2012

Filed: August 26, 2012 4:20 PM CDT by
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Here’s a sentence Philadelphia Phillies fans never thought they would hear in late August: Cliff Lee picked up his first win at home during the 2012 regular season on Sunday during the team’s 4-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. The left hander allowed one run and seven hits over seven solid innings while striking out five [...]

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Philadelphia Phillies Report 2012 Merchandise Sales Down 60 Percent From 2011

Filed: August 20, 2012 6:11 PM CDT by
Howard Smith - US PRESSWIRE

According to a report by SportsOneSource.com, the Philadelphia Phillies have seen a tremendous decrease in merchandise sales from the 2011 season to 2012.

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Philadelphia Phillies Shortstop Jimmy Rollins Meets With Manager Charlie Manuel Over Lack of Hustle

Filed: August 17, 2012 1:14 AM CDT by
Howard Smith - US PRESSWIRE

For the second time in the past five seasons, Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins had to meet with manager Charlie Manuel to discuss his lack of hustle in games.

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Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Cole Hamels Climbs Into Thick of NL Cy Young Race

Filed: August 14, 2012 2:37 AM CDT by
Howard Smith - US PRESSWIRE

If the 2012 Major League Baseball season ended right now, it would actually be pretty difficult to pick a National League Cy Young winner.

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Philadelphia Phillies OF Juan Pierre Credits Walkoff Infield Single to Olympics Track Star Usain Bolt

Filed: August 12, 2012 10:24 PM CDT by
Howard Smith - US PRESSWIRE

Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Juan Pierre legged out a two-out infield single in the bottom of the 11th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals, scoring Jimmy Rollins to give the Phillies a dramatic 8-7 victory.

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Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Catcher Carlos Ruiz Will Miss 4-6 Weeks With Foot Injury

Filed: August 4, 2012 2:50 PM CDT by

The news that the Philadelphia Phillies have placed catcher Carlos Ruiz on the disabled list shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, as the All-Star catcher has been battling plantar fasciitis in his left foot for a few weeks.

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MLB Rumors: Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher Cliff Lee Claimed on Waivers by Los Angeles Dodgers

Filed: August 4, 2012 12:06 AM CDT by

There had been talk heading into the July 31st trade deadline that the Philadelphia Phillies would try to trade former Cy Young winner Cliff Lee. The Texas Rangers, where Lee pitched in the second half of the 2010 season, had been mentioned as a candidate for Lee.

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The Rise and Fall of the Philadelphia Phillies

Filed: August 3, 2012 5:53 PM CDT by

The Philadelphia Phillies have won their division for the past five years. In 2008, they won the World Series. In 2009, they won the National League Pennant. They have had great moments. Great players to root for in Ryan Howard, Cole Hamels, Chase Utley, and more. The rise of the Phillies began as they built their team in the 2000s and [...]

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Los Angeles Dodgers Acquire Joe Blanton From Philadelphia Phillies

Filed: August 3, 2012 3:39 PM CDT by
Dale Zanine-US PRESSWIRE

Joe Blanton was rumored to be traded before the trade deadline, but the Philadelphia Phillies decided to move him during the waiver period.  The pitcher is going to the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are really showing that they are serious about making the playoffs this season. Joe Blanton has not been good this year but [...]

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Cliff Lee Placed on Waivers

Filed: August 2, 2012 2:51 PM CDT by
Filed under: MLB, Philadelphia Phillies
Evan Habeeb-US PRESSWIRE

The Philadelphia Phillies have decided to show their hand by moving Cliff Lee to waivers. Now that Lee is on waivers, he can be picked up by teams, but he won’t be. His salary is way too high for starters. He’s earning $21.5 million this year and then $25 million the next three years and an [...]

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