Lidge expected to return ThursdayST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday.
Phils crush Rays 10-1 in opener of Series rematchST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Eight months haven't changed the Tampa Bay Rays' fortunes against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Phillies win opener of Series rematchST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Chase Utley homered and drove in four runs Tuesday night, helping the Philadelphia Phillies rout the Tampa Bay Rays 10-1 in the first regular season meeting between the teams since last year's World Series.
Bucs sign 2 more draft picksTAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached contract agreements with two more draft picks, signing fourth-round selection Kyle Moore and seventh-rounder E.J. Biggers to four-year deals.
Howard back in lineupST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Phillies slugger Ryan Howard is in the starting lineup as the designated hitter for Tuesday night's game at Tampa Bay after being hospitalized over the weekend with acute sinusitis.
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