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• Braves' Francoeur is sent to minors

By By CHARLES ODUM

Jul 04, 2008

Slumping Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur was sent to the minors to work on his hitting, with his average having dropped to .234.

• Yankees' Damon leaves game vs. Red Sox

By By Sports Network

Jul 04, 2008

New York Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon left Friday's game with the Boston Red Sox after suffering a left shoulder contusion on a bizarre play in the third inning.

• Jones, Garciaparra return for Dodgers

By By Sports Network

Jul 04, 2008

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a boost on Friday when Andruw Jones and Nomar Garciaparra returned from the disabled list.

• Harang has start moved back; Hopper out for season

By By Sports Network

Jul 04, 2008

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Aaron Harang is having his next start moved back to Tuesday because of stiffness in his right forearm.

• Padres place Barrett on DL with broken nose

By By Sports Network

Jul 04, 2008

The San Diego Padres placed catcher Michael Barrett on the 15-day disabled list with a broken nose that may require surgery.

• Indians designate Borowski for assignment

By By Sports Network

Jul 04, 2008

The Cleveland Indians designated closer Joe Borowski for assignment Friday, days after he blew a save against the Chicago White Sox.

• San Diego Padres (33-53) at Arizona Diamondbacks (43-43), 9:40 p.m.

By By Sports Network

Jul 04, 2008

The NL West-leading Arizona Diamondbacks are finally back at the .500 mark and will try to maintain their division lead tonight, when they open a three-game series versus the San Diego Padres at Chase Field.

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Philadelphia Phillies

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Latest Phillies News

Jul 03, 2008

• Hamels, Phillies complete another sweep in Atlanta

Cole Hamels came within one out of his second shutout of the Braves this season, making the Phillies' second series sweep of the year in Atlanta look easy.

Jul 03, 2008

• Phils' Myers goes 5 innings for Lehigh Valley IronPigs

Associated Press

Jul 02, 2008

• Phillies' Myers accepts demotion to minor leagues

ATLANTA - Brett Myers, leading the major leagues with 24 home runs allowed and coming off the shortest start of his career with the Phillies, is headed to the minor leagues.

Jul 02, 2008

• Phillies continue mastery of Braves

ATLANTA - Kyle Kendrick and the Philadelphia Phillies emerged from their interleague blahs to resume their mastery of the Atlanta Braves, ruining the surprise return of Chipper Jones.

Jun 30, 2008

• Phillies lose sixth straight series, falling 5-1 in finale at Texas

From Press staff and wire reports

Jun 28, 2008

• Utley, Howard homer in Philly win at Texas

Chase Utley and Ryan Howard hit 400-foot homers in the third inning and the Philadelphia Phillies held on for an 8-6 victory over the Texas Rangers on a rainy Saturday night.

Jun 28, 2008

• Myers melts down as Phils lose again

Associated Press

Latest MLB News

Jul 04, 2008

• Braves' Francoeur is sent to minors

Slumping Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur was sent to the minors to work on his hitting, with his average having dropped to .234.

Jul 04, 2008

• Yankees' Damon leaves game vs. Red Sox

New York Yankees left fielder Johnny Damon left Friday's game with the Boston Red Sox after suffering a left shoulder contusion on a bizarre play in the third inning.

Jul 04, 2008

• Jones, Garciaparra return for Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers received a boost on Friday when Andruw Jones and Nomar Garciaparra returned from the disabled list.

Jul 04, 2008

• Harang has start moved back; Hopper out for season

Cincinnati Reds right-hander Aaron Harang is having his next start moved back to Tuesday because of stiffness in his right forearm.

Jul 04, 2008

• Padres place Barrett on DL with broken nose

The San Diego Padres placed catcher Michael Barrett on the 15-day disabled list with a broken nose that may require surgery.

Jul 04, 2008

• Indians designate Borowski for assignment

The Cleveland Indians designated closer Joe Borowski for assignment Friday, days after he blew a save against the Chicago White Sox.

Jul 04, 2008

• San Diego Padres (33-53) at Arizona Diamondbacks (43-43), 9:40 p.m.

Jun 28, 2008

• Phillies offense going through epic slump

All hot-hitting teams are subject to cool off at some time. At this point, though, the Philadelphia Phillies have to be wondering if they will ever hit again.

Jun 26, 2008

• Harden K's career-high 11, A's blank Phillies 5-0

Rich Harden struck out a career-high 11, allowing two hits in eight innings to lead the Oakland Athletics over the Philadelphia Phillies 5-0 Thursday.

Jun 25, 2008

• Brown's three-run shot lifts A's over Phillies

Emil Brown hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the seventh to spoil a strong outing by Jamie Moyer, Joe Blanton ended a four-start losing streak and the Oakland Athletics beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 on Tuesday night.

Jun 23, 2008

• Homers sink Myers, Phils: Angels' 3 homers send Phillies to 4th straight loss

PHILADELPHIA - Erick Aybar came to the plate in the eighth inning Saturday night with just two home runs in his previous 393 major-league at-bats.

Jun 23, 2008

• Phillies sign N.J. teenager

Associated Press

Jun 23, 2008

• Phillies ready to hit the road: Team bats .166 during 5-game losing streak

PHILADELPHIA - Brooklyn once prayed for Gil Hodges to get a hit.

Jun 21, 2008

• Aybar's 2-run homer lifts Angels over Phillies 6-2

Erick Aybar hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning and Vladimir Guerrero connected twice to back another strong performance by Joe Saunders, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday night.

Jun 21, 2008

• Angels pound Eaton; Phils' bats go silent

PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies found more reasons Friday to start working the phones before the trade deadline.

Jun 19, 2008

• Phils lose again as Utley remains stuck in slump

PHILADELPHIA - The Phillies' Ryan Howard had a message for anyone in earshot after Wednesday's game against the Red Sox:

Jun 18, 2008

• Phillies no match for Boston's Lester

PHILADELPHIA - Jamie Moyer and Jon Lester met briefly several years ago in Seattle.

Jun 17, 2008

• Howard rocks Red Sox with two home runs, 4 RBIs

PHILADELPHIA - Summer is three days away, and Ryan Howard is finally hot.

Jun 16, 2008

• Red Sox Trivia

Red Sox Trivia

Jun 16, 2008

• Phils-Red Sox pitching matchups

Phils-Red Sox pitching matchups

7:05 p.m. today

Jun 16, 2008

• Two errors in 10th sink Phils in St. Louis

ST. LOUIS - Yadier Molina never saw what hit him, leaving the field on a body board and wearing a neck brace. One inning later, it was the Philadelphia Phillies who were stunned.

Jun 16, 2008

• South Jersey chapters of Red Sox Nation glad to see their team coming to Philadelphia

Tom Williams fell in love with baseball in the mid-1940s when he was 11.

Jun 14, 2008

• Phillies slug 3 straight homers in first inning, beat Cardinals 20-2

ST. LOUIS - Three big swings from Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell set the tone. Then the rest of the Philadelphia Phillies joined in the fun.

Jun 13, 2008

• Moyer helps Phils avoid sweep

MIAMI - By now, even Jamie Moyer doesn't understand why he has such mindboggling success against the Florida Marlins.

Jun 11, 2008

• Marlins hit 3 HRs to defeat Phillies; Myers falls to 3-8

MIAMI - This time, the Florida Marlins finished what they started against Brett Myers.

Jul 04, 2008

• Toronto Blue Jays (41-45) at LA Angels of Anaheim (51-34), 9:05 p.m.

The American League West-leading Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will open a three-game series this evening against the Toronto Blue Jays at Angel Stadium.

Jul 04, 2008

• Kansas City Royals (39-47) at Tampa Bay Rays (52-32), 5:10 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Rays will try to run their winning streak to five games this evening, when they begin a four-game series with the Kansas City Royals at Tropicana Field.

Jul 04, 2008

• New York Mets (42-43) at Philadelphia Phillies (47-39), 7:05 p.m.

Fireworks are sure to fly in South Philadelphia tonight, as the Phillies and New York Mets renew their National League East rivalry with the opener of a four-game series at Citizens Bank Park.

Jul 04, 2008

• Florida Marlins (44-41) at Colorado Rockies (35-51), 8:05 p.m.

The Colorado Rockies try to match their longest winning streak of the season this evening when they play the second of four games against the Florida Marlins at Coors Field.

Jul 04, 2008

• Chicago Cubs (51-35) at St. Louis Cardinals (49-38), 8:15 p.m.

Carlos Zambrano returns from the disabled list this evening when the Chicago Cubs open a key three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Jul 04, 2008

• Texas Rangers (44-42) at Baltimore Orioles (43-41), 4:35 p.m.

The Texas Rangers will pay a visit to the Baltimore Orioles this weekend, starting with the first of three straight games today from Camden Yards.

Jul 04, 2008

• Detroit Tigers (43-42) at Seattle Mariners (33-52), 4:10 p.m.

The Detroit Tigers try to continue their recent dominance of the Seattle Mariners when the two teams continue their four-game series this afternoon at Safeco Field.

Jul 04, 2008

• Houston Astros (40-46) at Atlanta Braves (40-46), 7:35 p.m.

Atlanta right-hander Tim Hudson makes his fourth career start against Houston today when the host Braves open a three-game series against the Astros at Turner Field.

Jul 04, 2008

• Cleveland Indians (37-48) at Minnesota Twins (47-38), 7:10 p.m.

The Minnesota Twins hope to keep their recent hot streak going tonight, when the resurgent club begins a three-game home series against a Cleveland Indians squad desperate to end a five-game slide.

Jul 04, 2008

• Pittsburgh Pirates (40-44) at Milwaukee Brewers (46-39), 2:05 p.m.

Ace Ben Sheets tries to regain his winning ways today when the Milwaukee Brewers host the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener of a three- game series at Miller Park.

Jul 04, 2008

• Washington Nationals (34-53) at Cincinnati Reds (40-47), 1:15 p.m.

Up-and-down right-hander Bronson Arroyo goes for a second straight victory today when the Cincinnati Reds continue a four-game series against the visiting Washington Nationals at Great American Ball Park.

Jul 04, 2008

• Los Angeles Dodgers (41-44) at San Francisco Giants (38-48), 4:05 p.m.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had problems scoring runs for Derek Lowe this season. However, with two big-name players set to return from the disabled list today, that may not be a problem.

Jul 04, 2008

• Oakland Athletics (46-39) at Chicago White Sox (49-36), 7:05 p.m.

Two pitchers who have delivered vastly different results over the last month go head-to-head when the Chicago White Sox and Oakland Athletics resume a four-game series tonight at U.S. Cellular Field.

Jul 04, 2008

• Boston Red Sox (51-37) at New York Yankees (45-41), 1:05 p.m.

For an offense that hasn't produced many fireworks lately, a matchup with Josh Beckett might be the last thing the New York Yankees want to see right now. The Boston Red Sox ace will attempt to pitch his team to a second straight victory over the Bronx Bombers when the bitter American League East rivals continue a four-game set with an Independence Day matinee this afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

Jul 04, 2008

• Braves option slumping Francoeur to minors

The Atlanta Braves optioned slumping outfielder Jeff Francoeur to Double-A Mississippi on Friday.

Jul 04, 2008

• Just how close 'friends' are Madonna and A-Rod?

A-Rod and the Material Girl? That's a lot of hits. Reports that Yankees superstar Alex Rodriguez and Madonna have become close just as their marriages are disintegrating have both the celebrity gossip industry and the sporting world - each a chatty bunch - buzzing with questions about the two "friends."

Jul 04, 2008

• Selig: Drug program threatened by prosecutors

Baseball's drug-testing program was threatened when federal prosecutors seized player records and samples four years ago, baseball commissioner Bud Selig and union head Donald Fehr said in letters to Congress released Thursday.

Jul 04, 2008