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Stretching the Field: Displeasure settling in for Hamels

The run support, or lack there of, has reached its boiling point for Philadelphia Phillies "ace" Cole Hamels.Victimized once again by an ineffective offense, Hamels had zero patience for anyone, including the media, following Monday's 5-1 road loss against the Miami Marlins.Hamels, who was pegged to be a National League Cy Young Award candidate in spring training, darted from the visiting clubhouse and avoided any contact with those interested in knowing what was on the left-hander's mind after he dropped to 1-7.You read that correctly. Seven losses. Hamels lost six times (17-6) all of last season and earned himself a six-year, $144 million contract extension last July. Does Hamels fall into the category of wasted money? Heck no, but he may just need to ventilate with the veteran hitters.Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee tried pin-pointing the problem."I think it's a lot of tight ballgames, his contract," Dubee said. "He's an accountable guy just like Doc (Roy Halladay). He's probably...

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  1. Injured Chase Utley hopes to be back with Phillies in less than 8 weeks

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Chase Utley says he'd like to return to the Philadelphia Phillies in about six weeks.When the five-time All-Star second baseman had surgery last ...

  2. All-Star 2B Chase Utley is back for the Phillies 7 weeks after having thumb surgery

    The Philadelphia Phillies have activated All-Star second baseman Chase Utley from the disabled list, less than seven weeks after he had thumb surgery.Utley tore a li...

  3. Phillies stun Reds with ninth-inning comeback

    Erik Kratz and Freddy Galvis each homered off of Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth inning to rally the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Cincinnat...

  4. Michael McKenry, Pirates beat Phillies 11-7, spoil Chase Utley's return

    Michael McKenry looks like an everyday player against the Philadelphia Phillies.McKenry drove in a career-best four runs, including a three-run homer, and the Pittsb...

  5. Phillies rally late to earn split in Arizona

    Ryan Howard hit a go-ahead two-run single in the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies past the Arizona Diamondbacks, 4-2, in the finale of a four-game set a...

  6. Indians hope offense returns in finale with Phillies

    The high-octane offense the Cleveland Indians once displayed has gone cold of late and the club looks to end its punchless ways Wednesday afternoon against the Phila...

  7. Phils return home to face Tribe

    Runs were scarce for the Philadelphia Phillies the last time they encountered the Cleveland Indians about two weeks ago.The Indians embarrassed the Phillies in a two...

  8. Kendrick gets the nod for Phils in finale at Arizona

    Kyle Kendrick is no longer flying under the radar; he's now a blip on opposing maps. Kendrick gets the nod for the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday in the finale of a fo...

  9. Pettibone, power display lead Phils past Marlins

    Ryan Howard, Chase Utley and Domonic Brown each clubbed a solo homer to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 4-1 win over the Miami Marlins in the second installment ...

  10. Phillies RHP Roy Oswalt placed on 15-day DL with back injury; Chase Utley rehabs in Florida

    The Phillies placed pitcher Roy Oswalt on the 15-day disabled list on Friday night because of what they called lower back inflammation.The move is retroactive to Apr...

  11. Utley , Brown power Phillies past Mets

    Chase Utley had a two-run homer and Domonic Brown's three-run shot capped a big first inning, as the Philadelphia Phillies outlasted the New York Mets, 7-3, to take ...

  12. Phillies down Giants

    Kyle Kendrick scattered six hits over seven innings to guide the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.Kendrick (4-1) allowed t...

  1. Phillies bring swagger to Miami

    The Philadelphia Phillies had a flair for the dramatics in their recent series win and look to carry that momentum into an upcoming eight-game road trip, starting wi...

  2. Phillies 2B Chase Utley homers in first at-bat of season after returning from knee problems

    Chase Utley homered in his first at-bat of the season after the Philadelphia Phillies slugger missed the first 76 games because of a chronic problem in both knees.Ut...

  3. 2B Chase Utley returns to Phillies, bats second against Reds

    Chase Utley stepped into the carpeted batter's box to take a few swings and the television cameras shined brightly.This was no ordinary round of batting practice.Utl...

  4. Phillies All-Star second baseman Chase Utley aims to prove he's not on the decline

    Chase Utley cemented his reputation for being a hard worker long ago.First to arrive at the ballpark. Last to leave. Whether it's spring training or the regular seas...

  5. Phillies' bats awaken upon Chase Utley's return, beat Reds 10-3

    Maybe all the Philadelphia Phillies needed was to see Chase Utley back in the lineup to perk up their slumping bats.Jimmy Rollins , Placido Polanco and Raul Ibanez h...

  6. Ryan Howard homers twice, Chase Utley drives in 4 as Phillies beat Twins 9-5

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Ryan Howard homered twice, Chase Utley also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 9-5 on Friday night.Joe Blanton (2-5...

  7. Phillies' Chase Utley hopes to avoid knee surgery

    With second baseman Chase Utley unable to play in any spring training game due to a right knee injury, the Philadelphia Phillies are exploring non-surgical options.T...

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