Erik Kratz

The Sports Xchange Locke locked in for Pirates in 2-0 win PHILADELPHIA -- The challenge of pitching in cozy Citizens Bank Park is considerable, Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. "This park, it's 27 shots on goal for the whole game," he...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Philadelphia Phillies - INSIDE PITCH When John Lannan went down with an oblique injury last week, there were a multitude of ways the Phillies could have gone to replace their fifth starter. It could have been right-...

The Sports Xchange MLB Team Report - Philadelphia Phillies - INSIDE PITCH When the Phillies signed Cole Hamels to a six-year, $144 million contract, the largest contract in franchise history, eight months ago, they didn't expect his season to begin like...

SportsDirect Inc. Recap: Phillies 3, Pirates 2 Phillies 3, Pirates 2: Jimmy Rollins drove in two runs, including a tiebreaking single in the sixth inning for his 800th career RBI, as host Philadelphia won the opener of the four-game series. Jonathan...

The Sports Xchange Phillies 3, Pirates 2 PHILADELPHIA -- Jimmy Rollins had the tie-breaking single in the sixth inning and rookie Jonathan Pettibone, making his major league debut, combined with four relievers on a strong pitching effort Monday night as...

The Sports Xchange Pettibone strong in MLB debut as Phils edge Pirates PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia starter Jonathan Pettibone made an impression in his big-league debut and put the Phillies in position to earn a victory. The 22-year-old Pettibone...

It’s a big day for Kyle Kendrick. Not only is he starting the season in the rotation, something he’s been fighting for for several years, but he’s the Phillies’ starter for their home opener today. Manager Charlie Manuel said that,...

You wouldn't know it from our crappy weather, but baseball season is about to start, and this promises to be the most exciting year yet for the IronPigs. I say that because more than ever, the team is likely to......

The Phillies finalized their Opening Day roster. It features lots of veterans, some younger players and one very, very new face. The 25-man roster includes 12 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders. Pitchers: Right-handers Mike Adams,...

The Phillies were expected to release the minor league rosters Thursday afternoon. However, minor league director Joe Jordan backed off on that timetable late Thursday morning, saying the uncertainty over the final few spots on the Phillies major league...

Down here in spring training the Phillies separate their prospects into five workout groups, the first four basically representing the four full-season affiliates (Lehigh Valley, Readijng, Clearwater, Lakewood) and the fifth a combination of short-...

When I was chatting with Erik Kratz yesterday, I couldn't help but wonder if he had ever talked to Chris Coste. The two had somewhat similar situations in that they were both later bloomers with the Phillies and neither were......