Swindle happy to make big leagues

Swindle happy to make big leagues

R.J. Swindle and his 55-mph curveball arrived at Turner Field on Wednesday afternoon.

Happ to start for Phils on Friday
Happ to start for Phils on Friday Left-hander J.A. Happ will make his second career start, and first of 2008, against the Mets on Friday, taking the rotation slot vacated by Brett Myers.

Phillies to call up lefty Happ to face Mets (AP)
The Phillies will call up left-hander J.A. Happ to pitch against Johan Santana and the New York Mets, manager Charlie Manuel said Thursday. Happ will be recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley for the start on Friday in Philadelphia. The Phillies announced after Thursday night’s 4-1 win over the Braves that LHP R.J.

Phillies’ Benson makes first Triple-A start

Rehabbing pitcher Kris Benson has paid attention to the Phillies since they left Clearwater, Fla., to start the regular season while he remained there for extended spring training.

Journal: Savery offers tips for road trips
Player Journal: Joe Savery