Philly Sports Jabronis

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — As A.J. Burnett took the PNC Park mound on July 6 in a Philadelphia Phillies uniform, he was saluted with a video board montage that ended with, “Thank you, A.J.” Wrong sign-off. It should have said, “Till we meet ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com  PHILADELPHIA — Everybody wants to know how David Montgomery is feeling these days. He said Friday he is doing much better. Montgomery took a medical leave of absence as Phillies president in August, following jawbone cancer ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies are looking for as many young players and pitchers as possible this offseason. They signed a young reliever to a Major League contract on Thursday. The club announced it signed left-hander Elvis ...

By Quinn Roberts, Phillies.com The Phillies have signed eight players to Minor League contracts with non-roster invitations to Major League Spring Training. Those players include: infielder Andres Blanco, outfielder Brian Bogusevic, utility player Russ Canzler, utility player Chase d’Arnaud, outfielder ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies need starting pitching, but A.J. Burnett did them a huge favor Monday. The team announced Burnett declined his $12.75 million player option, which makes him a free agent. Burnett, who signed a one-year, $16 ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — As expected on Thursday, the Phillies declined Mike Adams‘ $6 million club option for 2015. Adams spent much of the previous two seasons on the disabled list with various injuries, making just 50 relief appearances over ...

By Paul Hagen, Phillies.com  SAN FRANCISCO — For the first time, there are two winners of the Roberto Clemente Award, sponsored by Chevrolet and presented annually to recognize a Major League player who best represents the game of baseball through positive ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies need outfielders, and they believe Grady Sizemore can help in some fashion in 2015. They announced Thursday they have signed him to a one-year, $2 million contract. Sizemore hit .253 with nine doubles, two triples, ...

PHILADELPHIA — Bill Campbell broadcast some of the most memorable moments in Philadelphia sports history. His run included eight seasons as a Phillies broadcaster from 1963-70. Campbell, who died Monday at 91, worked alongside By Saam and Richie Ashburn, and ...

By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies have a replacement for former assistant general manager of amateur scouting Marti Wolever, whom they dismissed late last month. The team announced Wednesday that it has hired Johnny Almaraz, who was the ...