Reliever Lidge up with Phillies for first time in 2011

2011-07-22T14:30:12Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - Philadelphia Phillies reliever Brad Lidge, who saved 48 games in 48 opportunities in the team's World Series title season of 2008, was added to the active roster Friday for the first time this season.

Lidge, 34, has not played dur...

Injury sidelines Phillies closer Lidge out until May

2011-03-30T07:30:06Z

PHILADELPHIA (Reuters) - The National League favorites Philadelphia Phillies will start the season with top closer Brad Lidge out for at least three to six weeks with a strained right shoulder, the team said.

Tests showed Lidge has a right po...

Phillies closer Brad Lidge to go on disabled list

2011-03-25T11:30:42Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies, a 2011 title favorite, will launch their campaign without closer Brad Lidge, who is going on the disabled list due to shoulder pain, Majo...

Lidge escapes again, Phillies hold off Rockies 5-4

2010-07-26T13:30:12Z

Lidge escapes another bases-loaded jam, Phillies beat Rockies 5-4 for 4-game sweep

Brad Lidge escaped another bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies held off the Colorado Rockies 5-4 Monday to complete a four-game sweep.

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2010-11-02T15:36:10Z

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Schneider's homer lifts Phillies over Reds

2010-07-08T20:15:53Z

Brian Schneider hits game-ending homer to give Phillies a 4-3 win over Reds

Brian Schneider hit a game-ending homer in the 12th inning, giving the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-3 victory over the NL Central-leading Cincinnati ...

Halladay leads Phillies past Padres

2010-06-04T19:30:13Z

Halladay pitches 7 innings to win first start since perfect game as Phillies beat Padres 3-2

Roy Halladay pitched seven innings in his first start since his perfect game, working out of trouble to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 3-2 on Friday night....

Ruiz homers in 10th, Phillies beat Cardinals

2010-06-16T12:17:51Z

Carlos Ruiz homers in 10th to give Phillies 2-1 win over Cardinals; another fan runs on field

For a guy who hadn't gone deep this season, Carlos Ruiz took a couple powerful swings in the same at-bat. Fortunately for him, one of the balls he hit stayed fair.

Ruiz hit a leadoff home run in the 10th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies...

Phillies RHP Madson heads to DL as Lidge returns

2010-04-30T18:00:07Z

Phillies setup man Madson heads to DL as closer Lidge returns following offseason operations

Just as the Phillies got closer Brad Lidge back, they lost reliever Ryan Madson to a self-inflicted injury.

Madson, who filled in as Philadelphia's closer in Lidge's absence, went on the di...

Phillies reliever Madson out with broken toe

2010-04-30T13:31:06Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Philadelphia Phillies lost reliever Ryan Madson to injury but welcomed back closer Brad Lidge from the disabled list, the team said Friday.

Madson, 1-0 with four saves this season, was put on the 15-day disabled lis...

Lidge targeting next homestand for return

2010-04-19T16:03:53Z

Brad Lidge hopes to return to Phillies end of this month

Brad Lidge says he would like to return to the Philadelphia Phillies before the end of this month.

The closer has been pitching in minor league games in Florida while recovering from offseason surgeries on his knee and elbow. Lidge w...

Philadelphia Phillies Tickets - Phillies' Three Pitchers To Dl

2010-10-14T12:58:11Z

The Philadelphia Phillies still have the most talented roster in the National League, but they will be losing three important pieces of their team to the disabled list just before the season gets under way. Starter Joe Blanton and relievers Brad Lidge and J.C. Romero were all placed on the DL for various injuries, which will significantly test the depth of the Phillies heading into a season filled with championship expectations.

After again reaching the World Series in 2009, the Phill...

Lidge pleased with 1st outing against live batters

2010-03-18T13:30:59Z

Phillies closer Lidge, coming off knee and elbow surgery, pleased after facing live batters

Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge gave up three hits and a run in an inning of work Thursday, and the right-hander was very encouraged with the results of his first action against live batters this spring.

"My knee felt outstanding, and r...

Phillies closer Brad Lidge throws off mound

2010-06-16T11:49:35Z

Phillies closer Brad Lidge throws off mound for first time since offseason surgeries

Brad Lidge's first bullpen session of the spring drew plenty of observers. Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel wasn't one of them.

"The hitters are here," pitching coach

Phillies closer Lidge looking to forget tough 2009

2010-06-16T11:49:28Z

Phillies closer Brad Lidge says he's pain-free, looking to forget nightmare 2009 season

Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge says he is pain free.

A year after converting all 48 save chances, Lidge led the major leagues with 11 blown saves last season. He had surgery to repair his right elbow in November and right knee in January.<...

Phillies' bid for repeat falls short against Yanks

2010-06-16T11:53:26Z

Overmatched Phillies fall short against Yankees, ending bid for World Series repeat

One look from the dugout at the celebration on the field was all the incentive the Philadelphia Phillies needed for next year.

"We want that trophy back," Brad Lidge said.

The defending champions fell two wins short in their bid to become the fir...

Martinez set, Pettitte likely for game six showdown

2010-06-16T11:52:46Z

Pedro Martinez will be asked to sustain Philadelphia's dream of back-to-back World Series titles in game six on Wednesday with Andy Pettitte likely to get the nod for the New York Yankees.

Pitching matchups became the focus after ...

Phillies bullpen hoping to match Yankees closers

2010-06-16T11:54:57Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees are expected to hold a slight advantage in the battle of the bullpens when the World Series starts on Wednesday, but the Philadelphia Phillies' relievers have been closing the gap.

New York's ace in the pack is closer Phillies enter series as Õdog, expert says for good reason

The Philadelphia Phillies, the defending World Series champions, are aiming to become the first National League team to repeat since the Big Red Machine of the mid-1970s.

They enter todayÕs NL championship series opener at

Phillies brace for rematch with Dodgers in NLCS

2010-06-16T11:57:25Z

Lidge, Phillies rounding into shape as defending champs brace for Dodgers in NLCS rematch

Brad Lidge was at the center of the celebrations, mobbed on the mound and then later bathed in bone-chilling ice water inside the clubhouse.

Those recent ninth-inning meltdowns? A fading memory for the Philadelphia Phillies closer.

Lidge wa...

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2010-10-22T11:38:55Z

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From Lidge to ledge, closers make playoffs tense

2010-04-16T09:57:22Z

From Lidge to ledge, closing time in the postseason is always anxious

Arms thrust to the sky on that October night, Brad Lidge was the picture of postseason perfection.

What in the world went so horribly wrong?

"In the closer role, it's feast or famine," Los Angeles Angels relief ace

Phillies will look at closer options beyond Lidge

2010-04-16T10:08:05Z

Phillies GM Amaro says team will look beyond struggling Lidge for potential closer options

The Philadelphia Phillies suddenly are auditioning potential replacements for struggling closer Brad Lidge and juggling their rotation with Pedro Martinez still bothered by a stiff neck.

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Marlins score twice in ninth to beat Phillies

2010-04-16T10:09:59Z

MIAMI (Reuters) - The Florida Marlins scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to complete a 7-6 comeback win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

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Carroll completes Marlins' rally against Phillies

2010-04-16T10:11:17Z

Carroll has RBI single in ninth, completes Marlins' rally against Lidge and Phillies for win

Pinch-hitter Brett Carroll capped a two-run rally against closer Brad Lidge in the ninth inning with an RBI single, giving the Florida Marlins a 7-6 victory over the

Phillies end Hanson's streak, beat Braves 4-2

2010-10-13T13:38:42Z

Phillies end Tommy Hanson's streak of scoreless innings at 19, beat Braves 4-2 to win series

The Philadelphia Phillies ended rookie Tommy Hanson's streak of 19 consecutive scoreless innings, beating Atlanta 4-2 Sunday and damaging the Braves' faint Struggling closer Brad Lidge and Phillies manager Charlie Manuel discuss reliever's role

Brad Lidge and Charlie Manuel had a meeting to discuss the struggling closer's role with the Philadelphia Phillies.

Lidge and Manuel spoke after Wednesday night's game against Howard homers twice, drives in four as Phillies win series

Ryan Howard homered twice and drove in four runs to back rookie J.A. Happ's strong start, and Brad Lidge earned an easy save as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the ATLANTA (Reuters) - A bases-loaded single at the bottom of the ninth inning from Omar Infante and a game to forget for Phillies closer Brad Lidge gave the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 win over Phi...

Infante, Braves rally past Lidge, Phillies 4-3

2010-04-16T10:49:43Z

Omar Infante, Braves rally past Brad Lidge, Phillies 4-3 with ninth-inning comeback

Omar Infante's bases-loaded single off Brad Lidge capped a ninth-inning rally and lifted the Atlanta Braves to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia...

For Lidge theres even more to fight through

2010-10-22T09:22:43Z

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Moyer wins 2nd straight, Phillies edge Toronto 5-4

2010-04-16T11:36:57Z

Moyer wins back-to-back starts for first time since April, Phillies hold off Blue Jays 5-4

Chase Utley hit a two-run triple, Jamie Moyer won back-to-back starts for the first time in more than two months and the Philadelphia Phillies held on to beat the

Lidge expected to return Thursday

2010-04-16T11:38:58Z

Phillies closer Brad Lidge expected to be reinstated from disabled list on Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday.

Lidge has been sidelined with a sprained right knee since June 7.

"That's more than likely what we'll do," Phillies manager Phillies closer Brad Lidge scheduled for 1 more rehab assignment before coming off DL

Phillies closer Brad Lidge expects to be activated off the disabled list this week now that his right knee is close to full strength.

Lidge said he'd make at least one more rehab appearance, on Tuesday for Class-A Clearwater, then either be activated W...

Phillies closer Lidge put on disabled list

2010-04-16T11:53:17Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge has been placed on the 15-day disabled list because of a sprained right knee, the World Series champions said.

The move was announced by the Phillies before Tuesday's road game against the Closer Brad Lidge put on disabled list by Philadelphia Phillies with sprained right knee

Charlie Manuel watched Brad Lidge struggle with reduced velocity and a bad arm slot.

A cortisone shot didn't help enough. A one-week rest didn't solve the problem.

So the Philadelph...

Sprained knee lands Phillies closer Lidge on DL

2010-04-16T11:53:16Z

World Series champions Philadelphia placed closer Brad Lidge on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday with a sprained right knee.

The move, announced before Philadelphia's game at the New York Mets, was retroactive to Sunday.

Lidge is 13 for 19 in save attempts this season. Philadelphia's loss to ...

Dodgers beat Phills 3-2 on Ethier's HR in 12th

2010-06-16T12:01:07Z

Either homers in 12th, Lidge blows second straight save in ninth; Dodgers beat Phillies 3-2

Brad Lidge gave up a tying home run to pinch-hitter Rafael Furcal with one out in the ninth inning for his second blown save in less than 24 hours, and Andre Ethier hit his second homer of the game with two out...

Ethier's two-run double gives Dodgers 4-3 win

2010-07-14T14:04:07Z

Andre Ethier's two-run double gives Dodgers 4-3 win over Phillies

Over their last five games, the Los Angeles Dodgers have scored just four runs in 35 innings against opponents' starting pitchers. Amazingly, they've won three of them — each by one-run.

One night after Ruiz's 11th-inning RBI double gives Phillies 4-3 victory over Yankees

Carlos Ruiz hit a two-out RBI double in the 11th inning and the Philadelphia Phillies overcame another blown save by Brad Lidge to beat the New York Yankees

Hamels, Phillies beat Reds 4-3 for 5th in row

2010-06-16T12:03:19Z

Howard homers, Hamels remains perfect against Reds as Phillies win 4-3 for 5th in a row

Cole Hamels' run from promising rookie to World Series MVP started in Cincinnati. Three years later, he's still rough on the Reds.

The left-hander added another win to his resume of success in Cincinnati, going six innings to stay unbeaten against the Reds, ...

Phillies closer Lidge sidelined with sore knee

2010-04-16T13:23:35Z

Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge sidelined with inflammation in right knee

Brad Lidge has inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee that could keep the Philadelphia Phillies' star closer off the mound for the next few days.

Lidge had an MRI exam last week and is day to day. He had two operations on the knee before last...

Phillies hand Brad Lidge $37.5M, 3-year extension

2010-06-16T12:10:54Z

Phillies hand Brad Lidge $37.5 million, 3-year extension after closer's perfect 1st half

Brad Lidge's perfect first half earned him a fat, new contract. Lidge signed a $37.5 million, three-year extension with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. The hard-throwing closer is 2-0 with 19 saves in as many chances in his first season with the Ph...

Phillies weather Rays' storm to clinch baseball World Series

2010-06-16T12:03:47Z

Geoff Jenkins provided the spark with a leadoff double and Brad Lidge ended it with another perfect outing as Philadelphia beat Tampa Bay 4-3 Wednesday to clinch their first World Series title in 28 years.

Lights Out! Phillies' brilliant bullpen overpowers Rays in World Series opener

Ryan Madson entered in the eighth inning. Three up, three down. Next, Brad Lidge got the ball. Still perfect. When the Philadelphia Phillies have a late lead, it's lights out. Madson and Lidge combined for two...

Hamels, Lidge combine as Phillies win baseball World Series opener

2010-06-16T12:13:08Z

Chase Utley started it off with a two-run homer and Cole Hamels pitched seven innings as Philadelphia held on for a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay in game one of the 104th World Series.

Hamels struck out five and walked two as the Phillies pitchers sh...

Hamels, Lidge combine as Phillies win World Series opener

2010-06-16T12:05:39Z

Chase Utley started it off with a two-run homer and Cole Hamels pitched seven innings as Philadelphia held on for a 3-2 win over Tampa Bay in game one of the 104th World Series.

Hamels struck out five and walked two as the Phillies pitchers sho...

A capsule look at the NL championship series

2010-06-16T12:08:20Z

A capsule look at the NL championship series

A look at the best-of-seven National League championship series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies:

Schedule (All times EDT):@ Game 1, Thursday, at Philadelphia (8 p.m.); Game ...

Baseball playoffs start today with Brewers-Phils

2010-04-16T13:08:30Z

Baseball playoffs start today as Brewers play Phils, Dodgers take on Cubs, Red Sox face Angels

Baseball's playoffs begin this afternoon in Philadelphia with Game One of the National League Division Series between the East champion Phillies and wild-card Milw...

Cliff Lee, Brad Lidge win comeback player awards

2010-06-16T12:08:58Z

Indians ace Cliff Lee, Phillies closer Brad Lidge win MLB Comeback Player of the Year awards

Brad Lidge has a shot to cap his perfect season with a World Series ring. Cliff Lee should be ready to clear room in the trophy case for a Cy Young Award. First, the two pitchers received a different honor Tuesday...

Victorino's 3-run homer leads Phils over Cards 5-4

2010-04-16T16:22:19Z

Shane Victorino's 3-run homer caps 4-run 8th inning, leading Phillies past Cardinals 5-4

Shane Victorino's three-run home run capped a four-run eighth inning against a vulnerable St. Louis Cardinals bullpen, and Brad Lidge survived a shaky ninth to stay perfect in save situations and...

Homers from Howard, Dobbs back Phillies' Blanton

2010-04-16T16:23:41Z

Blanton gets first win since trade, Phillies win 2-1 over Cardinals

Joe Blanton won his first game since joining the Philadelphia Phillies in a mid-July trade, riding home runs from Ryan Howard and Greg Dobbs to a 2-1 victory over the...

Astros send closer Brad Lidge to Phils

2010-09-10T09:13:18Z

Astros Send Closer Brad Lidge to the Phillies for Michael Bourn in 5-Player Trade

The Philadelphia Phillies became the first team to make a big move at the general managers' meetings, acquiring closer Brad Lidge from Houston along with infielder Pence's Single Helps Astros Edge Brewers 5-4, Dropping Milwaukee Behind Cubs in NL Central

Hunter Pence singled home the winning run off Matt Wise in the 10th inning and the Houston Astros...

No homer for Bonds; Cards beat Padres

2010-09-09T13:09:16Z

Bonds Remains Tied With Aaron; Cardinals Tie Record in Big Inning.

Barry Bonds went 0-for-3 as he tried to break Hank Aaron's home run record. The St. Louis Cardinals, however, had a very successful night against David Wells and the

Astros send Cubs to 4th loss in 5 games

2010-09-09T13:07:21Z

Eric Munson's RBI Single in the 10th Helps Astros Send Cubs to 4th Loss in 5 Games, 2-1

In the Cubs' first game following Alfonso Soriano's leg injury, Chicago had another flat night.

After the Cubs stranded the potential winning run at third base in the top of the 10th, Eric Munson hit an...

Ausmus rescues Astros in 11th

2010-09-09T01:53:15Z

Brad Ausmus' RBI Single in 11th, His Fourth of the Game, Helps Astros Beat A's 5-4

Brad Ausmus was there to rescue the Houston Astros after Brad Lidge failed again. Ausmus drove in his fourth run of the night with the game-winning singl...

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2010-10-21T21:01:29Z

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge (54) celebrates with catcher Carlos Ruiz after Game 5 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the San Francisco ...

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2010-10-09T01:31:52Z

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Brad Lidge celebrates after the Phillies defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 during Game 2 of baseball's National League Division Series, Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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2010-08-28T00:15:38Z

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge reacts after being called on a balk as San Diego Padres' Adrian Gonzalez advances to third in the ninth inning during their baseball game Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 in San Diego. The balk pushed one runner home...

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2010-03-27T10:02:41Z

Philadelphia Phillies' Brad Lidge stretches during spring training baseball practice, Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

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2010-06-16T11:58:30Z

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