Today’s Matchup - Cole Hamels vs Johnny Cueto
hardballcooperative.com 5/19/2009 — A month ago the internet was abound with rumors that Hamels was a pitch away from blowing out his elbow and the Phillies were more than a bit concerned with their ace. He’s finally rounding back into his 2008 form and tonight he matches up with one of the top young pitchers in the NL in Cueto.

Around the Majors: July 7: Cueto, Hamilton, A. Ramirez & More
rotoprofessor.com 7/7/2009 — Johnny Cueto got rocked, and even that is an understatement. Jason Marquis dazzled en route to his 11th win of the season. Josh Hamilton & Aramis Ramirez made their returns. Let’s look at these stories and all the rest from yesterday’s games:

Is Johnny Cueto Hurt?
fangraphs.com 7/8/2009 — Rough night for Johnny Cueto : 0.2 IP, 5 H, 2 HR, 1 SO, 3 BB, 9 ER, 25 strikes, 49 pitches Let’s take a look over his start using Pitchfx. Cueto threw over 50% strikes thanks to the home plate umpire who extended the zone a few times and forced ...

Cole Hamels Becoming Quite the Pitch Man
the700level.com 7/6/2009 — Perhaps you've seen the latest ESPN The Magazine commercial featuring appearances by Cole Hamels, Jameer Nelson, Chad Ochocinco, and some shitty actor hocking an ESPN fleece? Well if you haven't, it may be the worst commercial ever. The following video is a spot for Cole Hamels pimping New ...

Fantasy Quick Hit: Hamels Should Improve In Second Half
tylersarticles.blogspot.com 7/8/2009 — The Philadelphia Phillies had one of the most prolific nights in their history on Monday, scoring 22 runs in a blowout victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The Phillies lit up Reds starter Johnny Cueto for nine runs in the first inning, staking starter Cole Hamels a lead that would’ve been ...

The World Series Hangover and Cole Hamels
fantasygameday.net 7/18/2009 — Cole Hamels' stats have not been up to par this year - is he the latest in a line of pitchers to regress the year after playing in the World Series?

Cole Hamels Is Very Secure In His Masculinity, Thank You [Cole Hamels]
deadspin.com 7/8/2009 — One fan was mortified to find out the Phillies pitcher's mode of pet transport: the dreaded tiny dog backpack. [ Yellaphant ]

Projecting A Rebound For Cole Hamels
rotoprofessor.com 7/17/2009 — Cole Hamels’ struggles this season have been curious, to say the least. His peripherals look similar, if not slightly better, then he posted in 2008 when he posted a 3.09 ERA and 196 Ks over 227.1 innings. Something is clearly going on, though at this point what “it” is a mystery...

Cole Hamels Candy Bar?
macho-row.blogspot.com 7/18/2009 — Well, Kid Cole doesn't quite have his own candy bar yet, but he does the next best thing... Hamels can be found on the cover of Peanut Chews. The above photo was taken in a Giant grocery store in the Philadelphia region. Has anyone seen this anywhere outside of the Phillies ' primary market?

Cole Hamels Tries to Start His Second Half Strong
the700level.com 7/17/2009 — Perhaps watching Tuesday's All-Star Game all by his lonesome at the bar at Union Trust , as five of his teammates played in St. Louis, motivated our 2008 post-season hero. Then again, maybe it isn't motivation that Cole needs. Perhaps just a simple break could be his cure. His performance ...

Duke replaces Cain on NL All-Star roster — Major League Baseball News
Pirates starter Zach Duke, 26, has been named a National League All-Star, replacing Giants starter Matt Cain, who was struck near his right elbow by a line drive on Saturday and won't be able to play.

Matt Capps Makes Argument to Stay with Pittsburgh Pirates — Bleacher Report - MLB
Following Saturday night's meltdown in Philadelphia, in which the Phillies scored five runs in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Pirates 8-7, Matt Capps took full responsibility for costing Pittsburgh a much needed win. “There’s no ...

Cautious Giants pull Cain from All-Stars — Major League Baseball News
Hit below his throwing elbow by a line drive in his start against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, Matt Cain has ceded his spot on the National League roster to Pittsburgh Pirates hurler Zach Duke.

Howard's homer highlights Phillies' 5-run 9th — Examiner Sports
Ryan Howard hit a tying three-run homer in the ninth inning before Paul Bako's single gave the Philadelphia Phillies an 8-7 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Reds lose Bruce to injury in 1st inning — FOXSports.com News for MLB
Cincinnati Reds right fielder Jay Bruce has been forced to leave the game against the New York Mets after breaking his right wrist while trying to make a sliding catch in the first inning. The Reds said Saturday night that Bruce will fly back to ...