Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Philadelphia Phillies have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher Elvis Araujo to a major league contract. Araujo, 23, has pitched as high as Double-A with Akron (EL). In 2014, he made 43 appearances out of […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that they have signed eight players to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training, including veteran outfielder Jeff Francoeur. Francoeur, 30, has played for the Atlanta Braves (2005-09), New York […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Philadelphia Phillies declined Mike Adams’ 2015 $6 million club option on Thursday. Adams spent much of the last two seasons on the disabled list and pitched in just 18 2/3 innings this year, posting a […]
San Francisco, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – Retiring Chicago White Sox slugger Paul Konerko and Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins were honored Friday as co-winners of this year’s Roberto Clemente Award, given to the player who combines outstanding play on the field […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Philadelphia Phillies signed outfielder Grady Sizemore to a one-year, $2 million contract on Thursday. The deal includes performance bonuses. Sizemore, 32, batted .253 with three home runs and 12 RBI in 60 games for the […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to terms with right-handed pitcher Jerome Williams on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, the team announced Tuesday. Williams was 4-2 with a 2.83 earned run average in nine starts for the […]
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon has been handed a seven-game suspension from Major League Baseball for inappropriate behavior during Sunday’s contest against the Miami Marlins. After giving up four runs in the top of the […]
Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) – The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired outfielder John Mayberry Jr. from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league infielder Gustavo Pierre. Since it’s still not Sept. 1, the waiver trade means Mayberry would be eligible […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Philadelphia Phillies president and CEO David Montgomery is taking a medical leave of absence while he continues to recover from jaw cancer surgery, the team announced Thursday. Montgomery, who has management authority over the team as […]
Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday recalled infielder Freddy Galvis from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and designated infielder Reid Brignac for assignment. Galvis was with the Phils from April 11-May 8, collecting just two hits in 42 at-bats […]