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Utley Takes Two Deep; Phillies Tie Tigers

3/29/2015

Chase Utley continued to look solid Sunday in a small sample size so far this spring, hitting two home runs (video below) and walking once in the Phillies’ 4-4 tie with the Detroit Tigers.

Utley would get the day started on a strong note for the Phillies, cracking a two-run home run to right in the bottom of the first to put the Phillies ahead 2-0.

Phillies Option Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez to Lehigh Valley

3/29/2015

Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez, the Cuban right-hander the Phillies signed to a three-year, $12 million contract in August 2013, will begin his second-straight season in the minors.

The Phillies optioned Gonzalez to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday morning along with right-hander Hector Neris. Infielders Chris McGuiness and Chris Nelson, catcher Koyie Hill and right-hander Paul Clemens were also reassigned to Minor League camp.

Utley To Play Field on Saturday for First Time this Spring

3/21/2015

The Phillies have announced their lineup for Saturday's 1:05 p.m. game against R.A. Dickey and the Blue Jays. Chase Utley will see his first action in the field in the game, playing second base and batting third.

Utley, who suffered a mild right ankle sprain in early January, had played in five Grapefruit League games so far this spring as a designated hitter, going 7-for-14 with a double and two RBIs.

Phillies Spring Training Update: March 21, 2015

3/21/2015

As Spring Training continues to get into full swing, the Phillies have made some roster moves and have some injury updates out of camp, so let's take a look.

Cliff Lee to the 60 Day-DL
The biggest news out of camp came earlier this week when the Phillies placed veteran left-hander Cliff Lee on the 60-day disable. The move follows a second failed attempt at rehabbing from a torn common flexor tendon in his left elbow.

Cliff Lee Placed on 60-Day DL

3/16/2015

The Phillies have placed veteran left-hander Cliff Lee on the 60-day disabled list following a second failed attempt at rehabbing from a torn common flexor tendon in his left elbow.

The club announced the move Monday, stating that the 36-year-old pitcher and organization came to a mutual decision to attempt rehab, despite doctors recommending surgery.

Slowey Solid in Phillies Win Over Rays

3/8/2015

Non-roster invitee Kevin Slowey is off to a solid start for the Phillies in Spring Training.

The 30-year-old Slowey, who came to Phillies’ camp on a minor league deal, tossed three perfect innings on Sunday in his second start of the spring to help the Phillies pick up a 5-4 win over the Rays.

It was the Phillies’ second win in the first week of Grapefruit League play – both of which have been credited to Slowey – as they improved to 2-3-1.

Cliff Lee Shut Down With Elbow Soreness

3/8/2015

Phillies veteran left-hander Cliff Lee has been temporarily shut down after feeling discomfort in his pitching elbow.

The Phillies announced on Sunday that their ace, and subject of many trade rumors, had an MRI on Saturday, which revealed some swelling.

Lee had been limited to just 13 starts in 2014 due to a strain in the same elbow. The former Cy Young winner had made just one appearance so far in Spring Training, pitching two innings.

Lee Solid in Spring Debut; Phillies Fall to Astros

3/5/2015

On Thursday, Cliff Lee made his first appearance since July 31 of last year, when he was sidelined with a left a left elbow strain for the remainder of the season. The veteran lefty looked solid in his first spring outing, allowing just two hits and no walks across two scoreless innings of work.

The Phillies would struggle upon Lee's departure, however, as Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez allowed a run in the third and fourth innings. The Astros would maintain control from there, picking up a 6-3 win over the Phillies.

Howard Solid in Phillies’ Draw With Yankees

3/3/2015

After losing to Division II University of Tampa in their first game of the spring, there was nowhere for the Phillies to go but up, right?

While few familiar names were seen in the Phillies' loss on Sunday, it was a bit different Tuesday afternoon at Bright House Field in their Grapefruit League opener.

Ryan Howard would look sharp for the Phillies in their matchup with the Yankees, going 2-for-2 with an RBI, as the two teams tied 5-5.

Phillies Lose to D-II University of Tampa (Seriously)

3/1/2015

The Phillies kicked off MLB Spring Training Sunday afternoon with a matchup against University of Tampa, the nation's top-ranked Division II team.

In true Phillies fashion, they managed to lose the game (albeit without any every day players in the lineup) in embarrassing fashion, 6-2.