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08/20/2007:

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**TUESDAY: 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: Comcast SportsNet, WPHT 1210 AM, WUBA 1480 AM (Spanish).
• RBI Recognition Night:
• The Phillies Senior and Junior RBI teams will be recognized prior to the game. The senior team won the RBI World Series, while the junior team advanced to the semi-finals.    » read more »

As of 08/20/2007:

• Chase Utley has been given clearance to increase his workout routine, including swinging the bat. Utley received clearance after visiting Dr. Randall Culp today.

How much swinging will depend upon the tolerance level, both comfort and strength of his right hand. In addition, he can increase his throwing program without wearing a splint.

When he returns to active playing will be determined later in the week.    » read more »

One of largest turnouts in Philadelphia history

08/18/2007 -- Nearly 1,600 attendees came out to the 3rd Annual Phillies Blood Drive at Citizens Bank Park to save lives - one of the largest turnouts in Philadelphia history. The event was in partnership with the American Red Cross and The Big Talker 1210 AM WPHT, as well as the Philadelphia Sport & Social Club and Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging.    » read more »

08/15/2007 -- Righthander Julian Sampson and outfielder Cedric Johnson, the Philadelphia Phillies' 12th and 19th round selections, respectively, in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft were signed by the club today, Marti Wolever, Director of Scouting, announced.

"We are very pleased to come to an agreement with Julian, who we think has the potential to be a middle-of-the-rotation starter in the big leagues," said Wolever. "He has athleticism, aptitude and a plus fastball with a chance to have a plus breaking ball in the future."    » read more »

08/15/2007 -- On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 16 through 18, the Pittsburgh Pirates will host the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. The following traffic information will be helpful to those fans coming to the game, as well as downtown commuters.

Thursday, August 16:

• The Roberto Clemente Bridge and Federal Street will close to vehicular traffic beginning at 10 a.m. and re-open at midnight.

Friday and Saturday, August 17 and 18:    » read more »

At least 1,200 donors needed at Aug. 18 event -- the largest blood drive in Philadelphia history!

08/15/2007 - Former Phillie Tyler Green, a member of the 1995 National League All-Star team, will be joining the Philadelphia Phillies, WPHT and the American Red Cross at what may be the largest blood drive in Philadelphia history.    » read more »

08/14/2007 -- The Washington Nationals today reinstated right-handed pitcher Shawn Hill from the 15-day disabled list. Vice President/General Manager Jim Bowden made the announcement.

Shawn Hill will start tonight's Washington Nationals series opener vs. Philadelphia Phillies at RFK Stadium.

The 26-year-old was placed on the 15-day DL May 14, retroactive to May 12, with a strained left shoulder. He went 3-3 with a 2.70 ERA in eight starts before the injury.

Shawn Hill is 5-8 with a 4.70 ERA in 17 career starts.

Source: MLB

08/14/2007 -- Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, was recently voted the "Most Vegetarian-Friendly Ballpark in North America" by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). ARAMARK provides a full range of concessions and premium dining services at the ballpark.

"We are honored that PETA has chosen Citizens Bank Park as the top vegetarian-friendly ballpark," said Joe Giles, Philadelphia Phillies Director of Business Development. "We try to offer our fans a broad array of menu options including local specialties and healthy fare."    » read more »

08/12/2007 -- The Philadelphia Phillies Senior RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) team, comprised of 16 to 18-year-old boys, won the championship game in the MLB RBI World Series, held earlier today at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

The Phillies defeated last year's winner, Los Angeles, on a two-run home run in the fifth inning by Anthony Cafagna, who lives in Philadelphia and is a student at the University of Richmond. The final score was 2-1.    » read more »

08/09/2007 -- Infielder/outfielder Russell Branyan was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Cleveland Indians for cash considerations, Senior Vice President & General Manager Pat Gillick announced today.

Branyan, 31, began the season with San Diego and hit .197 with seven home runs and 19 RBI in 61 games before being released on July 28. He was signed by Cleveland on August 7 and assigned to triple-A Buffalo, where he appeared in one game.    » read more »

1,200 donors needed at August 18 event

08/09/2007 -- The Big Talker 1210AM, WPHT will be joining the efforts of the Philadelphia Phillies and American Red Cross to encourage donors to attend the Philadelphia Phillies Blood Drive on Saturday, August 18, 2007, at Citizens Bank Park. The event is being held due to the critical need for blood during the summer months. At least 1,200 donors are needed.    » read more »

08/07/2007 -- Two of the Philadelphia Phillies Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities teams recently won regional competitions and will play in Major League Baseball's RBI World Series beginning Wednesday, August 8, in Compton, California at the Urban Youth Baseball Academy.

The Philadelphia Phillies' Junior (ages 13-15) and Senior (ages 16-18) RBI teams captured regional titles at the recent tournament held at Waterfront Park in Trenton, NJ.    » read more »

08/07/2007 -- Nearly $250,000 was raised at the inaugural "Celebrity Waiters Dinner & Auction-Philly" event to benefit Camp Erin, bereavement camps for grieving children. Nearly 300 guests attended the elegant dinner, which was held last night in the Diamond Club at Citizens Bank Park. The benefit also featured nearly two dozen "celebrity waiters", as well as a large silent and live auction.    » read more »

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Vote now for Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame

08/06/2007, CINCINNATI -- Author Bill Giles will be signing copies of his book, Pouring Six Beers at a Time: And Other Stories from a Lifetime in Baseball, at the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Giles will be signing from 5-6:30 p.m.    » read more »