Chad Durbin News

I can't imagine too many of you have awoken from your tryptophan-induced slumbers, but let's get down to business here on Black Friday.

At the risk of wearing out the Thanksgiving analogies -- the day after was devoted to leftovers around the Hot Stove.

It has been a relatively quiet month as the Phillies try to tweak their World Series championship roster.

The Phillies aren't resting on their World Series accomplishments. In a move that could eventually add depth to their 2009 bullpen, the Phils have agreed to terms with veteran reliever Mike Koplove, according ...

Last December, a little known free agent named Chad Durbin signed with the Phillies and went on to establish himself as one of the key components in a bullpen that finished the regular season ranked as the best ...

They say relievers pitch better when they know their roles. If thata TMs the case, then Chad Durbin was an exception to the rule in 2008.

UPDATE: The Phillie have announced the hiring of former Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo to fill a yet-to-be determined coaching position.

There was a time that Philadelphia was the capital city of useless, burdensome, immovable contracts.

These days everybody's a general manager. Everybody has an idea to pitch, a trade to consummate, a free agent to sign.

Well, Met fans right about now are probably trying to find a hole deep enough to hide in while the Phillies' World Series celebration passes right over them.

THE QUESTION to ask today is not whether Ruben Amaro Jr. can replace Pat Gillick.

The Phillies had a tremendous amount of confidence in Brad Lidge after they acquired him in a trade before the 2008 season, and they let him know it right away.

About 5 minutes before Game 3 of the World Series began its long, enthralling rain-delayed ride from night into morning, Chris Coste of the Phillies heard a prediction from his catching mate, Panama native ...

For as good as the Phillies' bullpen has been this season, all things being equal, they'd prefer not to be called into duty at the start of tonight's game.

When ratings are flagging on a once-proud television series, there's nothing like a good, old cliffhanger to lure mom, pop and little Amanda back to the living room.

Baseball's GM meetings are next month, and Pat Gillick is not going. His Phillies career is measured now in days.

When the phone rings in the Rays' bullpen these days, everyone jumps. No matter the inning, no matter the situation, uncertainty reigns.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - There was a time not so long ago when a Phillies road trip was a trip to futility.

This headline might not make sense, considering the Rays have four solid young pitchers all capable of winning their match-up. However I consider the Phils pitching across the board to have a considerable ...

The Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen has been one of the true surprises of the 2008 regular season and playoffs and has played an integral role in the Phillies reaching the World Series for the sixth time in ...