Cole Hamels

Why Cole Hamels Should Have Lied

Rabbi Joshua Hess | Posted 05.14.2012

Rabbi Joshua Hess

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher, Cole Hamels, did the unthinkable: He told the truth. After plunking 19-year-old baseball phenom, Bryce Harper, in the back, he admitted that he did it intentionally.

Cole Hamels Suspended For Intentional Plunking

AP | ROB MAADDI | Posted 05.07.2012

PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels earned a five-game suspension for the way he welcomed Bryce Harper to the big leagues. The 2008 World Series MVP was...

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Len Berman | Posted 05.07.2012

Len Berman

I guess I'm rooting against I'll Have Another to win the Triple Crown. Nothing against the horse, it's the name. When it comes to monikers, I'll Have Another ain't War Admiral.

Nats Phenom's First Career Stolen Base Is Of Home

AP | Posted 05.07.2012

WASHINGTON -- Washington Nationals rookie Bryce Harper stole home in the bottom of the first inning against Philadelphia on Sunday night. The 19-year...

Phillies Hand 2008 World Series MVP One-Year Deal

AP | Posted 01.17.2012

PHILADELPHIA -- Left-hander Cole Hamels and the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed on a $15 million, one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. The 2008...

Phillies Leaning On Hamels For Game 3

AP | R.B. FALLSTROM | Posted 12.04.2011

ST. LOUIS — Favorites to win it all, the Philadelphia Phillies are banking on Cole Hamels' big-game background in St. Louis. The 27-year-old le...

Chase Utley Is the Heart and Soul of the Philadelphia Phillies

Joan E. Dowlin | Posted 10.05.2011

Joan E. Dowlin

It is no coincidence that the Phillies' bats came alive on the day Utley returned.

Rockies-Phillies Game 2: Torrealba, Colorado Pound Hamels, Win 5-4

AP | ROB MAADDI | Posted 05.25.2011

PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels isn't going to breeze through this postseason. Yorvit Torrealba hit a two-run homer, Aaron Cook pitched effectively i...

World Series Hotties: Who Is Your Favorite? (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

The World Series will be won this week, but the Commissioner's Trophy isn't the only title up for grabs. And while the games are decided on the field,...

Rockies-Phillies National League Division Series Game 2 (PHOTOS)

Posted 05.25.2011

The Rockies had a little more luck swinging the bat on Thursday, scoring 5 runs on 9 hits. Their pitching was just good enough to pull off a 5-4 win....

Note to Senator Obama: Like Phils, Keep Fightin'

Joe Kessler | Posted 05.25.2011

Joe Kessler

Obama declared the Philadelphia Phillies to be "his team" in this year's baseball playoffs, but he may gain more by watching and learning from his newly adopted team than by pandering to their fans.