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Hunter Pence - OF - Phillies

Hunter Pence hit a game-winning, two-run home run Friday to lead the Phillies to a 5-3 win over the Cardinals.

He went just 1-for-4 on the night and was credited with an error in the fourth inning. Pence is now hitting .253 on the season after struggling throughout most of May. He currently ranks fourth in the National League with 11 home runs.
May 26 - 1:19 AM
Cliff Lee - S - Phillies

Cliff Lee took a no-decision after giving up three runs on eight hits over seven innings.

Lee did strikeout seven, but struggled with his command, issuing three walks and allowing a home run to Rafael Furcal in the third inning. Lee has yet to win a game in seven starts this season. He'll take on the Mets in New York on Wednesday.
May 26 - 1:13 AM
Ryan Howard - 1B - Phillies

Ryan Howard (Achilles) took live batting practice in extended spring training Wednesday.

Howard hasn't done much recently while recovering from an infection near his surgically-repaired left Achilles tendon, so it's good to see him making some progress. The Phillies haven't put a timetable on his return, but reports have indicated that he could be back sometime in June. He'll require a rehab assignment first.
Source: Philly Sports
May 25 - 9:54 AM
Chase Utley - 2B - Phillies

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel was "encouraged" with what he saw from Chase Utley (knee) Thursday, when the second baseman took batting and infield practice.

"I was encouraged with the way the ball was jumping off his bat and how nice he was swinging," Manuel said. "And any time he goes out and takes ground balls, I get encouraged by that." While it's good that Utley looks like himself in the cage, the fielding is what's still giving his knee trouble, and Bob Brookover of the Philadelphia Inquirer notes that Utley's work in the field Thursday was "limited," as he took "fewer than 10 ground balls." It's still unclear when he'll be ready to start a rehab assignment.
Source: Philly Sports
May 25 - 9:48 AM
Freddy Galvis - 2B - Phillies

Freddy Galvis went 3-for-5 with three RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 10-9 victory over the Cardinals.

The output raises his RBI total to an impressive 22. The rookie owns a .250/.279/.405 triple slash.
May 25 - 5:39 AM
Ty Wigginton - 1B - Phillies

Ty Wigginton had a nice night at the plate on Thursday, going 3-for-5 with a homer and two RBI in the Phillies 10-9 victory over the Cardinals.

Wigginton also came around to score three times in the game. His solo shot off of Victor Marte in the eighth inning provided valuable insurance, and would stand as the eventual winning run in the game. He's now hitting .254 with three homers and 16 RBI in a part time role for the Phillies. He's still a useful contributor in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues, though he stands to see a considerable drop in playing time upon Ryan Howard's return.
May 25 - 12:03 AM
Jonathan Papelbon - R - Phillies

Jonathan Papelbon pitched around a Yadier Molina single to shut down the Cardinals on Thursday and record his 13th save of the season.

With all of the struggling and turnover going on in bullpen's around the league, Papelbon has been every bit the solid and dependable option that the Phillies signed him to be. He's a perfect 13-for-13 in save opportunities and sports a 2.45 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 18 1/3 innings. From a fantasy perspective, he's as safe as they come right now.
May 24 - 11:57 PM
Joe Blanton - S - Phillies

Joe Blanton was hammered by the Cardinals on Thursday, allowing seven runs on ten hits in just 4 1/3 innings of work.

Blanton punched out five and walked one in the game. Home runs from Matt Holliday and David Freese contributed to the damage and chased Blanton from the game in the fifth inning. He remains at 4-4 on the season with an inflated 4.55 ERA. He’ll hope for better results when he squares off against the Mets in New York on Tuesday.
May 24 - 11:53 PM
Roy Oswalt - S - Phillies

Jayson Stark of ESPN.com was told by two friends of Roy Oswalt that the veteran right-hander's preference is to play for the Rangers, Cardinals or Braves.

There's no indication that the Cardinals or Braves are interested, so Oswalt's best bet might be the Rangers, who placed Neftali Feliz (elbow) on the disabled list earlier this week. The 34-year-old right-hander has also been linked to the Phillies and Red Sox, but since both teams are up against the luxury tax, they are unlikely to give him the significant contract he's hoping for. Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com mentioned Thursday that the Orioles have Oswalt on their "radar," a report which has since been confirmed by Stark and Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com, but it's not known if the interest is mutual.
Related: Braves, Orioles, Red Sox, Cardinals, Rangers
Source: ESPN.com
May 24 - 10:47 PM
Jim Thome - 1B - Phillies

Jim Thome (back) played in an extended spring training intrasquad game Thursday.

Thome has been sidelined for nearly a month now with a lower back strain. It's not clear when he'll be ready for an official minor league rehab assignment.
Source: Ryan Lawrence on Twitter
May 24 - 7:08 PM
Vance Worley - S - Phillies

Vance Worley (elbow) said he was pain-free playing catch Thursday.

Worley visited Dr. James Andrews earlier this week, who confirmed the Phillies' diagnosis of a bone chip and inflammation in his elbow. The 24-year-old right-hander may require offseason surgery, but he'll try to pitch through the condition for now. He's slated to play catch again Friday and will slowly ramp up his throwing program from there.
Source: Ryan Lawrence on Twitter
May 24 - 6:10 PM
Carlos Ruiz - C - Phillies

Carlos Ruiz (wrist) is in Thursday's lineup.

Ruiz is currently battling a bruised right wrist, but it's not serious enough to keep him out of the lineup. "Chooch" is hitting .357/.407/.589 with seven home runs, 29 RBI and a .996 OPS in 145 plate appearances this year.
Source: David Hale on Twitter
May 24 - 5:10 PM
Roy Oswalt - S - Phillies

According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, the Orioles have right-hander Roy Oswalt on their "radar."

Oswalt was hoping to sign with the Cardinals or Rangers, but neither team has expressed serious interest and we're now a quarter of the way through the 2012 season. So the free agent veteran is apparently beginning to consider other clubs. The Red Sox and Phillies are also thought to have some level of interest.
Related: Orioles, Red Sox, Cardinals, Rangers
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
May 24 - 12:05 PM
Jimmy Rollins - SS - Phillies

Phillies activated SS Jimmy Rollins from the paternity leave list.

Rollins will join up with the Phillies on Thursday in St. Louis after spending the early part of this week with his wife in labor. The veteran shortstop is batting just .229/.295/.283 in 42 games played this season.
May 24 - 9:23 AM
Cole Hamels - S - Phillies

Cole Hamels stifled the Nationals on Wednesday, allowing just four hits in eight shutout innings of Philadelphia's 4-1 victory.

He struck out eight and walked three. Hamels did allow new nemesis Bryce Harper to reach base twice, but it was otherwise smooth sailing as he improved to 7-1 in his walk year. He'll bring an elite 2.17 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 66/13 K/BB ratio into his Memorial Day start at Citi Field.
May 23 - 11:14 PM

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