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Placido Polanco Experiencing Back Trouble

Name a part of the body and chances are good that it’s kept Placido Polanco out of the lineup at one point or another. The oft-injured veteran third baseman, who’s also now 37 years old, struggled…Read More

Marlins Sign an Actual Major League Player

We learned yesterday that the Miami Marlins were on the lookout for a new third baseman and that their search had lead them to the likes of Miguel Tejada in the Winter Leagues. Instead, on Thursday the…Read More

Marlins Shopping for Clearance Rack Third Basemen

The Miami Marlins are in need of a third baseman and, according to Jayson Stark, they’re looking in unusual places. Hearing Marlins so unhappy with 3B options, they’ve been checking out Miguel…Read More

Red Sox Rumors: Indians, Phillies and Diamondbacks Interested in Kevin Youkilis

The Kevin Youkilis rumors continue, as it was reported yesterday that the Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Indians and Arizona Diamondbacks have interest in the Boston Red Sox third baseman.  ESPN’s…Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Should the Red Sox and Phillies Sell?

The Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox have each won six of their last seven games.  Even so, each club currently finds itself in the basement of their respective division.  Due to the makeup of…Read More

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San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies looking at Kevin Youkilis

Today’s Nick Cafardo column was as rich as ever, and one of the topics he hit on is teams looking…Read More

Brandon Inge Rumors: Twins, Orioles, Athletics and Diamondbacks Show Interest

Brandon Inge has drawn interest from multiple teams since being released by the Detroit Tigers this week. …Read More

Mike Fontenot Rumors: Phillies, Blue Jays Interested in Fontenot

According to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle, free agent infielder Mike Fontenot is drawing…Read More

Phillies Rumors: Philadelphia Interested in Mike Fontenot

A source has told Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports that the Philadelphia Phillies have shown interest in…Read More

Phillies Rumors: Philadelphia Signs Andres Blanco; Still Looking for Infielders

Yesterday the Philadelphia Phillies inked utility infielder Andres Blanco to a minor league deal.  However,…Read More

Phillies Rumors: Mike Fontenot, Brandon Inge and Jason Donald

The Philadelphia Phillies have made it known that they are actively shopping the market for infield depth. …Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Phillies Interested in Yankees Ramiro Pena

The Philadelphia Phillies need an infielder is a bad way.  Not only have they lost starters, but even…Read More

Phillies Rumors: Amaro “Inclined to Acquire Infielder”

After sustaining injury after injury this spring, the Philadelphia Phillies have finally indicated they…Read More

Phillies Rumors: Joe Blanton, Ryan Howard and Chase Utley

The Philadelphia Phillies have had an eventful spring to say the least, but not in a good-eventful kind…Read More

MLB Trade Rumors: Phillies Interested in Red Sox Mike Aviles

It’s no secret that the Philadelphia Phillies are in the market for versatile infielders, as several…Read More

Chase Utley’s Knee Problems “Not Going Away”

Ryan Howard is not the only Philadelphia Phillies All-Star dealing with heath issues this spring.  Second…Read More

2011 MLB Trade Rumors: Phillies Shopping Placido Polanco

Last week it was reported that several teams were targeting top free agent third baseman Aramis Ramirez. …Read More

2011 National League Gold Glove Winners

The Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners were announced last night.  Players receiving the honor are deemed…Read More

Philadelphia Phillies First to Clinch Playoff Spot

The Philadelphia Phillies became the first team in Major League Baseball to punch their ticket for the…Read More

Jimmy Rollins Hits DL; Phillies Activate Placido Polanco

The Philadelphia Phillies have placed Jimmy Rollins on the disabled list with a strained right groin. …Read More