Ryan Howard hit his 58th home run of the season Friday night, leaving the Phillies' first baseman two shy of becoming the sixth player in major league history to reach 60.

Ryan Howard chose not to dwell on the would-be home run he lost on a blown call.

Multiple sources said the Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners expressed some interest in trading for Ryan Howard while he was still a minor league player, but none ever really stepped up with a serious offer.

The Marlins decided to pitch to Ryan Howard, and he made them pay.

Ryan Howard hit his 54th home run, one of four homers by the Philadelphia Phillies, and they rallied to rout Florida 14-8 on Thursday night.

When Ryan Howard’s picture flashed across the television screen, Randy Maris turned to his younger brother Rich with a puzzled look.

Another day and another Ryan Howard home run, his 53rd of the year.

Ryan Howard belted a career-high three homers, including No.

The Phillies acquired first baseman Randall Simon from the Rangers for cash on Friday.