Lidge, Ibanez and Eyre to have surgeries
(Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:45:00 EDT)
Phillies closer Brad Lidge, left fielder Raul Ibanez and reliever Scott Eyre each will undergo surgical procedures next week.

Phillies pick up option to keep Lee
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:24:00 EDT)
The Phillies announced their first big move of the offseason on Friday when they picked up left-hander Cliff Lee's $9 million club option, but GM Ruben Amaro Jr. has much more on his plate.

Phillies cut ties with Myers
(Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:36:00 EDT)
Ten years after being drafted in the first round by the Phillies, Opening Day starter Brett Myers was told by GM Ruben Amaro Jr. on Friday that he would not be brought back in 2010.

Disappointment lingers a day later
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:50:00 EDT)
The Phillies had hoped to be at Yankee Stadium on Thursday for Game 7 of the World Series. They instead found themselves on a train to Philly.

Lidge acknowledges improvement needed
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:29:00 EDT)
Brad Lidge chalks up his disappointing 2009 season as learning experience, while also realizing that he must be better in 2010.

Phils dethroned, but vow to be back
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:57:00 EDT)
The Phillies still have the pieces in place to build a dynasty, but they lost the opportunity to become the first NL team to win consecutive World Series since the 1975-76 Reds on Wednesday, when the Yankees clinched the title with a 7-3 victory in Game 6 at Yankee Stadium.

Phils set up for return in '10
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:47:00 EDT)
The Phillies came up short in their attempt to become the first NL team to win back-to-back World Series since the 1975-76 Cincinnati Reds.

Pedro endures unceremonious ending
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:59:00 EDT)
Hopping into an elevator in a brown leather jacket in the concrete corridor of Yankee Stadium, Pedro Martinez made his second premature departure of the evening.

Pain is fresh, but Phils proud of '09
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:36:00 EDT)
After their Game 6 loss in the World Series, the Phillies left Yankee Stadium late Wednesday night disappointed, but with an understanding of what they had accomplished.

Utley flirts with rare feat for runner-up
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:20:00 EDT)
Second baseman Chase Utley came close to an improbable feat, making a strong case to be the Series' MVP while playing for the runner-up.

Pieces in place for Phillies run in 2010
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:50:00 EDT)
As they ventured into the offseason during the wee hours of Thursday morning, the Phillies found themselves sharing handshakes and hugs with many of the same guys that they'll once again call teammates next year.

Howard deals with Series struggles
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:59:00 EDT)
Ryan Howard's World Series became more forgettable during Game 6 on Wednesday night, when he set a dubious record that Willie Wilson had owned for 29 years.

Manuel laments Phillies' offensive woes
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:08:00 EDT)
As Charlie Manuel wonders why the Phillies weren't at least able to force a Game 7, his focus won't necessarily be on his suspect pitching staff. Instead, he'll have visions of his offense unable to take advantage.

Series culminates in thrilling fashion
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:50:00 EDT)
There is that bittersweet feeling now -- the satisfaction of knowing that a story once again had a big ending that was celebrated by just one team, and yet that emptiness of knowing that there is a long winter ahead and a patient wait until next spring.

Phillies simply outplayed by Yanks
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:29:00 EDT)
As the clock approached midnight, Shane Victorino grounded out weakly to second base and the Phillies' magical touch in the baseball universe ended.

Selig relishes 'tremendous postseason'
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:30:00 EDT)
On the field at the new Yankee Stadium after the Yankees dispatched the defending-champion Phillies to win the World Series, Commissioner Bud Selig called this year's playoffs "a tremendous postseason."

Champions are all Captains
(Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:21:00 EDT)
We were Calling All Captains for the World Series between the defending champion Phillies and now-27-time-champion Yankees.