Philadelphia Phillies

- San Diego Padres recall pitcher Clay Hensley
- Catcher Pete Laforest claimed off outright waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies

09/04/2007, SAN DIEGO -- The Padres today agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Brett Tomko and recalled right-handed pitcher Clay Hensley from Triple-A Portland. Additionally, catcher Pete Laforest was claimed off outright waivers by the Philadelphia Phillies. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcements.    » read more »

09/04/2007 -- He never set foot in the major leagues but he is a legend when it comes to player development and the Philadelphia Phillies organization.

Larry Rojas, who has been in pro ball since 1961 and with the Phillies since 1970, is the 2007 Phillies Latino Legend Award winner. Rojas will be honored pre-game on Friday night (September 7) as part of the Goya Latino Family Celebration.

A second and third baseman, Rojas was a three-time All-Star during his 11-year minor league playing career with the Detroit Tigers, California Angels and Phillies.    » read more »

03 September 2007 (VOA Sports) -- Slugger Hank Blalock hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-7 win Sunday over the Los Angeles Angels in a key Major League Baseball contest.

Hank Blalock's fifth career bases-loaded home run gave the Rangers an 8-5 lead. The American League West division-leading Angels pulled to within a run of tying the game in the ninth inning, and had the bases loaded when Garret Anderson struck out looking to end the game.    » read more »

Player-to-be-named dealt for veteran infielder/outfielder

08/31/2007, ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that they have acquired infielder/outfielder Russell Branyan from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for a player-to-be-named later.    » read more »

Goya Latino Family Celebration with food drive & Irish Heritage Day to feature entertainment, delicacies & special ticket discounts

08/30/2007 -- The Philadelphia Phillies will host a weekend of special events that pay tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month and Irish Heritage Day before and during the upcoming games against the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park:

Goya Latino Family Celebration with Food Drive, Friday, September 7, 7:05 p.m.

Entrance gate highlights:    » read more »

Issac Delgado and Victor Manuelle Super Saturday concert highlights weekend series

08/30/2007, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins are set to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Weekend presented by JM Lexus starting Friday, Aug. 31 and through Sunday, Sept. 2 as they square off against NL East rivals Philadelphia Phillies for a three-game series at Dolphin Stadium. The weekend will feature great giveaways, special autograph sessions and a Super Saturday Concert.

FRIDAY, AUG. 31 Marlins vs. Phillies (7:05 p.m.)    » read more »

08/29/2007:
Friday, August 31 - Atlanta Braves vs. New York Mets, 7:35 PM
PARKING ALERT - Fans heading out to Turner Field this weekend for the Atlanta Braves/New York Mets series are urged to arrive early and park at Lakewood Amphitheater if they have not already pre-purchased their parking. Parking at Lakewood will cost $5 and there is a free, five-minute shuttle to and from Turner Field.
Braves Hat Night presented by Delta - The first 45,000 fans will receive a Braves Hat.    » read more »

08/29/2007 -- Women went to bat at several recent Philadelphia Phillies events at Citizens Bank Park and raised nearly $50,000 for charity.    » read more »

08/28/2007 -- The Sports Complex will have a "doubleheader" on Thursday (Aug. 30) when both the Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles have home games.

The Philadelphia Phillies play the New York Mets in a 1:05 p.m. game at Citizens Bank Park. That evening (7:30), the Philadelphia Eagles host the New York Jets in a pre-season game at Lincoln Financial Field.

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**Fans are strongly urged to take public transportation or carpool or arrive early.    » read more »

Victor Manuelle and Issac Delgado Super Saturday concert on Hispanic Heritage Weekend highlights homestand

08/27/2007, MIAMI -- The Florida Marlins are set to host two NL East division rivals, the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies, in a six-game homestand beginning Monday, August 27 at Dolphin Stadium. The tenth homestand of the season will feature five fan giveaways including a Hanley Ramirez Figurine, a Marlins Scratch Off Card for 100 autographed Ramirez figurines, a Marlins Maraca, a Marlins Flashlight and a Miguel Cabrera youth T-shirt.    » read more »

27 August 2007 (By VOA Sports) -- Detroit Tigers' Curtis Granderson led off the first inning against the New York Yankees with an inside-the-park home run, starting the Detroit Tigers on their way to a 5-4 victory over New York Yankees in a key Major League Baseball matchup.

The New York Yankees' loss dropped them to seven-and-a-half games behind Boston Red Sox for the American League East division lead, as the Boston Red Sox crushed the Chicago White Sox, 11-1. Boston - with the best record in the majors at 80-51 - completed a four-game sweep of the Chicago White Sox.    » read more »

08/24/2007 -- Left-hander Mike Zagurski will have season-ending surgery on his right hamstring, the Philadelphia Phillies announced tonight. The surgery will take place on Monday in Pittsburgh, Pa., and will be performed by Dr. Jim Bradley, the Pittsburgh Steelers' Team Physician.

Mike Zagurski, 24, made his final appearance of the season on August 18 against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. He injured his hamstring trying to field an infield single off the bat of Ronny Paulino. He was placed on the 15-day disabled list the next day with an avulsion of the right hamstring.    » read more »

08/24/2007 -- Philadelphia Phillies -vs- New York Mets (Aug. 27-30):

**MONDAY: 7:05 p.m. ... Gate openings: Ashburn Alley - 4:35 p.m. (Alley Hour concession specials until 5:35 p.m.); Other gates - 5:35 p.m. ... Broadcast: CW-57, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).
• Ceremonial first pitch: thrown by an AutoTrader representative.
• Modell's Sporting Goods Honorary Bat Boy and Batgirl to be honored pregame.
• Phanatic & Mascot Celebration: Approximately 11 mascots will join the Phanatic in honor of the annual Mascot Hall of Fame induction.    » read more »

To benefit the Linda Creed Breast Cancer Foundation, which helps provide treatment and financial assistance to women with breast cancer

08/22/2007 -- Lefthander Cole Hamels was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a mild left elbow strain and outfielder Shane Victorino was activated from the DL, the Philadelphia Phillies announced today.

Cole Hamels, who was scheduled to start tonight's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park, underwent an MRI earlier today which showed no structural or ligament damage. His DL stint is backdated to August 17, making him eligible to return on September 1.    » read more »