Philly Sports Jabronis

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Scouts filled more than a dozen seats Monday to watch Cliff Lee’s return to the Phillies rotation. But just because Lee’s next start is Saturday, it does not mean the scouts have scattered. They remain ...

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com Monday night didn’t include the showcase performance the Phillies were hoping they would get from Cliff Lee. It didn’t include the home victory the Phillies have been starving for. In fact, all Monday night included was a ...

By Jon Cooper, Phillies.com ATLANTA — Games like Sunday afternoon’s are the kind that keep antacid makers in business and baseball managers as their primary customers. Heading into the game, Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick’s biggest concern was likely getting out of ...

By Jon Cooper, Phillies.com ATLANTA — Some nights just have a magical feel to them. Saturday night at Turner Field was that kind of night forCole Hamels. He knew it from the time he left the bullpen. “Definitely, mentally I ...

ATLANTA — What is the definition of a quality start? That depends on who you ask. For Cliff Lee, it’s a start wearing a Phillies uniform. That means Monday night, when the Phils host the Giants at Citizens Bank Park in ...

By Jon Cooper, Phillies.com ATLANTA — When the Braves leave Turner Field, you can put A.J. Burnett at the head of the line of volunteers to swing the wrecking ball. The ballpark continues to be a house of horrors for Burnett (6-9), ...

By Mark Bowman, Phillies.com MINNEAPOLIS — As Chase Utley progressed through the early years of his career, he had the pleasure of being an All-Star and postseason participant on an annual basis. Knee ailments and the inconsistency the Phillies have recently experienced have ...

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies were on the verge of getting back in the conversation, a turnaround of unlikely proportions. At least that was the feeling that saturated the clubhouse following Friday night’s victory. Winning streaks tend ...

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — During their past five games prior to Saturday night, the Phillies made a habit of hitting in the clutch. Their .361 (13-for-36) production with runners in scoring position paved the way to a win ...

By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Considering all that he has endured, Grady Sizemore might be the oldest 31-year-old in baseball. But on Friday night, Sizemore was given his first chance to show the Phillies that he was still capable of ...