Chase Utley
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Rangers' Nelson Cruz becomes fifth player in postseason history to hit five homers in a series
Dallas News Rangers Blog &bull Oct 14, 2011With a two-run drive that knocked Verlander out of the game in the eighth, Nelson Cruz became the second Ranger and fifth player overall to have five homers in a postseason series. Cruz has five homers and 11 RBIs for… Full Story »
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NLDS Game 5 lineups and pregame notes
The Morning Call Phllies Files Blog &bull Oct 7, 2011
TIED AT 2 --- In the 4 previous instances that the Phillies and their oppoent have been tied at two games apience in a postseason series, the Phillies have won the series 3 times. The three series wins were the… Full Story »
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Photos from St. Louis
Phillies Nation &bull Oct 6, 2011
Want to talk about something not covered in daily posts? Looking to meetup with other Phillies fans? Join the discussion in the Phillies Nation Message Boards. Because of the enormous advancements in internet technology, you can gain many of the… Full Story »
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Utley's hustle not rewarded
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Oct 6, 2011ST. LOUIS - Chase Utley was on first base. The Phillies were down by a run in the sixth. More to the point, they've had a dickens of a time scoring runs lately. Full Story »
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Phillies vs. Cardinals: Philadelphia escapes the Game of Death and lives to see more days
Washington Post Orioles News &bull Oct 5, 2011
The Phillies' success in Game 3 didn't come down entirely to one of their pitching aces, but more importantly to pinch hitter Ben Francisco's three-run home run in the seventh inning of a 3-2 win in St. Louis. But how… Full Story »
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Phillies Notes: Rollins could be playing his last postseason as a Phillie
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Oct 3, 2011For the 41st straight postseason game, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino, and Carlos Ruiz all started for the Phillies. It's the longest streak for five players on any team in baseball history. Full Story »
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Rollins could be playing his last postseason as a Phillie
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Oct 3, 2011For the 40th straight postseason game, Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, Jimmy Rollins, Shane Victorino and Carlos Ruiz all started for the Phillies. It's the longest streak for five players on any team in baseball history. Full Story »
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David Freese's error leads to first Phillies run
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Oct 1, 2011After Cardinals third baseman David Freese dropped what should have been the third out in the bottom of the fourth, Shane Victorino drove home Chase Utley with the Phillies' first run. Full Story »
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Phillies Finalize NLDS Roster
Deleware Online Philled In Blog &bull Sep 30, 2011
The Phillies NLDS roster is official... Infield Ryan Howard Chase Utley Jimmy Rollins Placido Polanco Michael Martinez Wilson Valdez Ross Gload Catchers Carlos Ruiz Brian Schneider Outfielders Hunter Pence Shane Victorino John Mayberry Jr. Raul Ibanez Ben Francisco Starting pitchers… Full Story »
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Phillies battle to end, now ready for playoffs
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Sep 29, 2011
Atlanta Braves' Michael Bourn (24) steals second base as Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley, left, applies the late tag in the first inning of a baseball game In Atlanta, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2011. Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel looks… Full Story »
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Is Charlie Manuel Destined For Cooperstown?
Deleware Online Philled In Blog &bull Sep 28, 2011
Obviously that first mark is possible because of an unbelievably good pitching staff, because of immensely talented players like Ryan Howard and Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins, and because of a front office with both the smarts and the resources… Full Story »
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Oswalt looks strong in final tuneup for playoffs
Seattle Times Mariners News &bull Sep 28, 2011
The playoffs are about to begin, and the forgotten member of Philadelphia's dream rotation is doing his best to make everyone forget his struggles this season. Oswalt pitched three-hit ball over six scoreless innings in his final tuneup for the… Full Story »
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Phillies rout Atlanta Braves, 7-1
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Sep 28, 2011Roy Oswalt pitched six shutout innings and three different Phillies hit home runs in a 7-1 rout of the Atlanta Braves at Turner Field. Chase Utley, Hunter Pence and Jimmy Rollins all went deep in the Phillies' 101st win of… Full Story »
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Victorino Is Key To Victory
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Sep 27, 2011ATLANTA - Only six National League hitters had a higher slugging percentage against lefthanded pitchers than the .602 mark that Shane Victorino carried into last night's game. No National League hitter had scored more runs against southpaws than Victorino's 32.… Full Story »
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Phillies Pre-game Roundup: Roster Decisions & Coaching Decisions
Deleware Online Philled In Blog &bull Sep 26, 2011
Ruben Amaro Jr. said he has officially invited the entire coaching staff to return for next season. As we saw with Davey Lopes last year, that doesn't mean they all will - but the offer is out there. That offer… Full Story »
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Mets pounce on miscue to sweep twin bill
MLB Official Site &bull Sep 25, 2011
Starter Dillon Gee fell behind in the second inning, when former Met Brian Schneider singled to bring home Ross Gload and scored later on a line-drive single by Jimmy Rollins. Gee's defense betrayed him in the third, when Justin Turner… Full Story »
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Giving 'Em Fitz: This Bud's not for the Phils
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Sep 21, 2011Turns out there is crying in baseball. It happens whenever sensible people witness one of those over-the-top champagne celebrations like the Phillies enjoyed Saturday. No one is quite certain when these rituals began, though it's likely they're a hybrid of… Full Story »
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Touch 'Em All: Pierzynski a pain, yes . . . but Utley?
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Sep 16, 2011Ask them, and they'll tell you. A Sports Illustrated poll of 215 major-leaguers on the "meanest player" in the game had no surprise at the top: Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski, who has long cultivated an irritating rep, with… Full Story »
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Hits and runs remain scarce for Phillies despite wins
Philly.com Phillies News &bull Sep 16, 2011Even as the Phillies zoom to 100-plus wins and the best record in baseball, there are things that manager Charlie Manuel will want to see before his team begins its pursuit of another World Series title. Chase Utley in the… Full Story »
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Philadelphia Phillies (94-50) at Houston Astros (50-97), 8:05 p.m. (ET)
Sacramento Bee Baseball News &bull Sep 13, 2011
The Philadelphia Phillies failed to get the bats going in last night's series-opening loss against the Houston Astros. With their magic number to clinch a playoff spot at one, the Phillies would like to get the inevitable over with this… Full Story »
