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Phillies release Baez Mon Aug  1 20:36:18 2011 EST
Denver, CO (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies released right-handed reliever Danys Baez on Monday. Baez pitched to a porous 6.25 earned run average in 29 appearances out of the Phillies' bullpen this year. He tossed five scoreless innings in a memorable 19-inning victory over the Reds on May 25, but yielded 11 runs over his final four outings, the last coming on July 16 against the Mets. The 33-year-old broke into the majors with the Indians in 2001 and has pitched for six teams. He o
Reds' Votto claims NL weekly award Mon Aug  1 16:24:31 2011 EST
and led the NL with 24 total bases in seven games last week. He tied for the league lead in home runs (four), RBI (nine) and runs scored (seven). The reigning NL MVP belted home runs in three straight games from July 26-28, marking the second time he has accomplished the feat in his career. Other notable performances included: Votto's Cincinnati teammate Johnny Cueto; Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers; Raul Ibanez of the Philadelphia Phillies; and Justin Upton of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Phillies activate Polanco, demote Brown Sat Jul 30 16:32:08 2011 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies activated third baseman Placido Polanco from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday. Polanco hasn't played in the majors since July 4 because of lower back inflammation. He was batting .274 with four home runs and 39 RBI in 83 games before the DL stint. The 35-year-old was a fan-elected starter for the National League All-Star squad, but did not play because of the injury. To make room for Polanco on the roster, the Phillies optioned o
Astros deal Pence, lose to Brewers Fri Jul 29 22:50:34 2011 EST
ork) - Randy Wolf was efficient over seven frames and the Milwaukee Brewers blanked Houston, 4-0, on a day the Astros traded All-Star outfielder Hunter Pence. Pence, Houston's leader in batting average, home runs and RBI, was dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies for four minor leaguers. He started Friday's game but was pulled in the fifth inning. He missed Wolf (7-8), Takashi Saito and Kameron Loe finish off a combined four-hitter. Corey Hart drove in a pair of runs in the seventh inning, and Cas
Nats, Marlins begin set in Washington Tue Jul 26 10:36:53 2011 EST
e Mets and Braves on the slate following this series against a disappointing Marlins group. Both clubs are searching for their 50th win of the season and are anxious to draw closer to .500 on the campaign as they, like the Mets, watch the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves run away with all the attention in the division. For the Nationals, already 15 games out of contention, they've dropped two straight and four of their last five following a 3-1 setback versus the Los Angeles Dodgers
Jones activated from DL, returns to Braves lineup Mon Jul 25 17:50:13 2011 EST
eight home runs and 46 RBI before the injury which took him out of the lineup on July 8 in Philadelphia. Jones played in two rehab games this past weekend at Single-A Rome, going 1- for-3 with two RBI and a walk. The Florida native was selected first overall by Atlanta in the 1990 draft. With Jones' return to the hot corner, Atlanta will receive a boost for the stretch run as it chases the NL East leading Philadelphia Phillies, who currently sit 5 1/2 games ahead of the Braves in the standings.
Mets, Reds eye .500 in Cincy opener Mon Jul 25 10:27:00 2011 EST
e games behind a three-way tie for first place involving St. Louis, Pittsburgh and Milwaukee. The forecast is a bit different for New York in the NL East, when a one- below-.500 record leaves the Mets 14 1/2 games behind the front-running Philadelphia Phillies and 8 1/2 in back of the early wild card leaders in Atlanta. Second-year right-hander Mike Leake gets the call for the Reds on the mound and aims for his first win since July 3. The Arizona State product improved to 8-4 on the season with
Astros pay a visit to St. Louis Mon Jul 25 10:26:25 2011 EST
. The Cardinals have lost the last seven games he's started, though they've scored just 12 runs in that stretch and been shut out twice. For Houston, lefty J.A. Happ returns for the first time since ending a drought of his own. The former Philadelphia Phillies draft pick - third round, 2004 - was 0-7 in 10 starts after a 7-3 defeat of the New York Mets on May 14, in which he allowed two runs in six innings. He finally broke through to beat Washington, 7-6, on July 19 after giving up five runs i
Phillies' Lidge returns from DL Fri Jul 22 14:28:37 2011 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - The Philadelphia Phillies on Friday activated veteran reliever Brad Lidge from the 60-day disabled list. Lidge has yet to pitch in the majors this season due to a right posterior rotator cuff strain suffered in spring training, the third time in four years he began the season on the DL. The 34-year-old compiled a 3.52 earned run average in eight rehab appearances between Single-A Lakewood and Double-A Reading. The right-hander went 1-1 with 27 saves and a 2.9
Rollins homers twice as Phillies pound Cubs Wed Jul 20 18:01:44 2011 EST
Chicago, IL (Sports Network) - Jimmy Rollins homered from both sides of the plate for the second time in his career, finishing with three hits and four runs scored, as the Philadelphia Phillies streaked to a 9-1 win over the Chicago Cubs in the finale of a three-game set at Wrigley Field. Rollins added a double and had three RBI for the Phillies as they won for the third time in the last four outings and recorded their major league-leading 61st win on the campaign. Chase Utley accounted for a p
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