Preview Game 70: Phillies @ Rays
macho-row.blogspot.com 6/25/2009 — The road warriors that are the Phillies will look to wrap up a series win tonight against their World Series opponent from last October. After winning one blow out and suffering a loss fueled by a couple mental errors the Phillies will look to regain their composure on both sides of the ball. ...

Injury Updates
myteamrivals.typepad.com 6/30/2009 — The walking wounded of the Philadelphia Phillies have a few updates today. Antonio Bastardo was placed on the 15 day disabled list. Sergio Escalona was recalled to fill his spot on the roster. Bastardo has a shoulder sprain. Meanwhile, Scott Eyre will start a rehab assignment with the Gulf ...

Coming Up: Carlos Carrasco
fantasybaseball365.com 6/29/2009 — There has been all sorts of reports and rumors about the Phillies acquiring a starting pitcher via trade now that Antonio Bastardo is out with a shoulder strain.   As pointed out in this MLB.com article there may not be much available at the price the Phillies are willing to pay.   ...

So Ruben, about that SP we could use…
weretheteamtobeat.com 6/26/2009 — The Phillies dropped another last night, 10-4 to the Rays. Antonio Bastardo got roughed up like a bull-rider with no thumbs. How do you blow a four-run lead that you got in the top of the first before the end of the second? That’s just bad baseball. Ruben Amaro Jr. has spoken ...

Day Dreamin’ In Tampa
myteamrivals.typepad.com 6/26/2009 — The past few days have left Phillies fans wondering who turned the lights out.   The mental mistakes, lack of concentration and outright wackiness of this team begs the question, where have the Phillies head’s gone?   Did they drink too many Slurpee’s in the hot weather and are ...

Preview Game 65: Phillies vs. Orioles
macho-row.blogspot.com 6/19/2009 — This season the Phillies have recorded two series wins at home. Both have come against the Washington Nationals . This weekend they hope to pick their third home series win, and perhaps get their home schedule turned around, when they welcome the Baltimore Orioles to Citizens Bank Park. The ...

Orioles make themselves at home, Phillies drop 4th straight
weretheteamtobeat.com 6/20/2009 — After the first inning things we looking great. Sadly, it was all downhill from there. At the time leading 2-0, the Phillies went on to lose 7-2. Rich Hill did his thing and battled through 6.2 only allowing those two first inning blemishes. Not a bad night for Antonio Bastardo . 7 ...

June 7 Game Recap: Phillies 7, Dodgers 2
thefightins.com 6/8/2009 — What happened? Antonio Bastardo earned his second win of the season as the Phillies defeat the Dodgers to split the four game series. Who did what? Antonio Bastardo (2-0) earned his second win of his career in as many starts. He gave up two ...

Getting Back on Track
myteamrivals.typepad.com 6/8/2009 — After two blown saves Friday and Saturday, the Phillies rebounded last night while riding the back of rookie pitcher, Antonio Bastardo .   Although they should have swept the 4-game series against the Dodgers , coming away with a split is a relief after the drama of the last several ...

Phillies trade and free agent rumors continue
weretheteamtobeat.com 6/6/2009 — The search for a cost-appropriate replacement for starter Brett Myers continues.  Somebody has got to fill that void long-term this season.  Trade? Free Agency? Minors? Bullpen? Antonio Bastardo ?  Here’s what they’re saying: Brad Penny for Jason Donald is still being kicked ...

Tommy Hanson Redeems Atlanta Braves GM Frank Wren — Bleacher Report - MLB
Frank Wren had been labeled a total idiot during the offseason prior to the 2009 season. He couldn’t sign Rafael Furcal, Ken Griffey, Jr., Jake Peavy, or John Smoltz Braves fans weren’t at all excited about Plan B choices Derek ...

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins will return to lineup Tuesday — ESPN.com - MLB
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins will return from a four-game break Tuesday after being benched in hopes he would clear his head amid a deep slump.

Phillies looking for arms in tight market — Major League Baseball News
Ruben Amaro Jr. has been on his Blackberry incessantly in recent weeks. He is looking for pitching help, and he is finding this year is much like previous years. There isn't much out there.

Ibanez unlikely to return from DL Friday — Major League Baseball News
Phillies left fielder Raul Ibanez said last week that his strained left groin feels much better.

Stoking the Fires IV: More Atlanta Braves Trade Rumors — Bleacher Report - MLB
The Atlanta Braves need to win nine of their next 13 to have a shot in the second half. Believe it or not, it is doable.   The next three are at home against the Phillies whom the Braves have beaten four out of six games this season.   ...