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In a tweet by Todd Zolecki, “Numerous reports B.J. Upton has agreed to a five-year deal with Braves.” The Braves were said to be in the running for Upton, who the Phillies and a mystery team were interested in as well. Reports say that Upton will receive between $14-15 million per year. For those hoping … Continue reading Zolecki: Reports Indicate Braves Sign B.J. Upton
The Phillies are one of three teams that will most likely land free agent outfielder B.J. Upton. According to Jim Bowden of ESPN, the Phillies and Atlanta Braves are the top two candidates to land Upton, with a mystery team also involved. The mystery team could be either Cincinnati or Washington. The Braves are said … Continue reading Phillies In the Running for B.J. Upton
Braves 2, Phillies 1 WP – Tim Hudson (18-6, 3.61) LP – Cliff Lee (6-8, 3.18) SV – Craig Kimbrel (39) PHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee set a Major League record today in the Phillies 2-1 loss to Atlanta. Despite no offense, Lee pitched at least six innings while allowing only one walk for the 15th … Continue reading Lee’s Record-Breaking Outing Not Good Enough For Win
Braves 8, Phillies 2 WP -Mike Minor (10-10, 4.27) LP – Roy Halladay (10-8, 4.40) PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay hasn’t had a start this bad since September 10, 2006. Halladay was knocked out in the 2nd inning, his shortest start in over six years. A Freddie Freeman three-run homer in the 1st and Jason Heyward’s … Continue reading Halladay Knocked Out in 2nd; Braves Win
Phillies 6, Braves 2 WP – Kyle Kendrick (10-11, 3.89) LP – Tommy Hanson (12-9, 4.46) PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies knew they needed a win with St. Louis losing earlier in the day. They capitalized, hitting four home runs en route to a 6-2 win over the Braves Friday night in Philadelphia. It was their … Continue reading Phillies Sit Three Games Back With Win
The Philadelphia Phillies will honor a rival who has terrorized them for nearly two decades. On Friday before their series with the Atlanta Braves, the Phillies will honor Chipper Jones, who plans on retiring at the end of the season. The Phillies join a handful of teams who already have honored Jones for his illustrious … Continue reading Phillies to Honor Atlanta’s Chipper Jones on Friday
Braves 8, Phillies 7 WP – Peter Moylan (1-0, 0.00) LP – Jonathan Papelbon (3-6, 3.02) ATLANTA — Words still can’t describe what happened to the Phillies Sunday evening. In a season filled with lows and late-inning collapses, the lowest point hit Sunday. The Phillies bullpen coughed up a four-run lead in the 9th inning, … Continue reading Phillis Epically Collapse In 9th
Phillies 5, Braves 1 WP – Cliff Lee (4-7, 3.52) LP – Tim Hudson (13-5, 3.76) ATLANTA — Cliff Lee has shown glimpses of the pitcher he once was throughout this season. Lee pitched his third consecutive gem as he struck out five in a 5-1 Phillies win over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday afternoon. The Phillies southpaw … Continue reading Lee cruises in Phillies win
Phillies 8, Braves 5 WP – Josh Lindblom (3-3, 3.58) LP – Christhian Martinez (5-4, 4.39) SV – Jonathan Papelbon (31) ATLANTA — Erik Kratz may have won the backup catcher spot for the 2013 season. The 31-year-old catcher, getting plenty of time during Carlos Ruiz’s injury, hit a towering home run in the top … Continue reading Kratz Ties It and Mayberry Ends In It Comeback Win
PHI: 62-69, 3rd in NL East; ATL: 74-57, 2nd in NL East When: August 31-September 2 Where: Turner Field (Atlanta, GA) Probable Pitchers Friday: Roy Halladay (8-7, 3.88) vs Mike Minor (7-10, 4.71) Saturday: Cliff Lee (3-7, 3.67) vs Tim Hudson (13-4, 3.57) Sunday: Cole Hamels (14-6, 2.99) vs Paul Maholm (11-9, 3.44) Broadcast Info Friday, … Continue reading Series Preview: at Atlanta Braves
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