Phillies place Rollins on DL

It took them a while, but the Phillies finally placed Jimmy Rollins on the disabled list. Chris Snelling will also go to the disabled list for the Phillies with T.J. Bohn and Brad Harman coming up to take their place.
Rollins last started on April 8 when he left the game with a sprained ankle, […]

Rollins still not sure of return date

When Jimmy Rollins sprained his ankle about a week ago, the team thought he’d miss a game or two and be back in. After not starting last night, he’s up to six consecutive games he’s sat out and still not sure of when he’ll return.
Rollins’ ankle is still preventing him from changing directions after […]

Calf strain lands Victorino on DL

The Phillies placed centerfield Shane Victorino on the disabled list with a strain of the right calf muscle after Saturday night’s win against the Cubs. Victorino hurt the calf muscle when racing home from third on a wild pitch in the third inning.
The fact he didn’t give himself a day or two to see […]

Rollins leaves game with sprained ankle

Jimmy Rollins left the game early this afternoon after spraining his ankle in the top of the eighth inning. Rollins had to retreat to second for a number of bluffed pickoff attempts in the inning. Eric Bruntlett replaced him in the field in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Rollins doesn’t normally miss many […]

Helms traded to the Marlins

It took just half a week, but the Phillies found someone to take Wes Helms off their hands before being stuck with their entire contract. Helms will return to the Marlins, the team he played for before signing with the Phillies as a free agent prior to last season, for a player to be […]

Phillies designate Helms for assignment

After spending most of spring training trying to trade him, the Phillies now have a ten day window to get it done or lose him nothing.
To make room for Rudy Seanez on the active roster, the Phillies designated Wes Helms for assignment this afternoon. This means Tim Lahey will stay on the team for […]

Phillies add Seanez to bullpen

With Brad Lidge on the shelf and Tom Gordon blowing up in his first appearance of 2008, the Phillies made a move to deepen their bullpen by signing Rudy Seanez to a major league contract. One source believes that Seanez could be in uniform for the Phillies for their Wednesday night game against the […]

Winners and Losers (3/31)

Today’s Winners:

Xavier Nady: Nady opened the year by going 4-for-7 with two homeruns in the Pirates 12 inning win over the Braves. His first homer gave the Pirates a 5-4 lead in the eighth inning. He then hit a three-run homer in the twelfth inning to put the Pirates on top 12-9, […]

Phillies talking to Reds, Giants about Helms

When the Phillies signed Pedro Feliz in the off-season, it pretty much said Wes Helms time in Philadelphia was all but over. The Phillies are currently seeking a left handed reliever in exchange for Helms and have two teams on their radar.
The Phillies are talking to the Giants, who are in desperate need of […]

Brad Lidge placed on disabled list

The question whether Brad Lidge would be ready to start the season for the Phillies or not was answered today when he was placed on the disabled list. Lidge’s DL stint was backdated to March 21, meaning he’ll be eligible to come off the DL on April 5.
Even if Lidge comes off the DL […]

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