The Phillies and Marlins are two of a few teams engaged in trade talks regarding embattled superstar Manny Ramirez, SI.

Red Sox people don't seem very hopeful they'll be able to trade Manny Ramirez, though if there's a team that Red Sox organizational insiders believe could show interest, it's the Phillies.

The Phillies announced Monday that pitcher Adam Eaton, who has struggled over nearly two seasons with Philadelphia, has accepted an optional assignment to the minors, as reported by Yahoo.

A's reliever Brad Ziegler recorded six outs Sunday to set an MLB record with 27 scoreless innings to begin his career.

The Red Sox plan to investigate potential deals for Manny Ramirez between now and the July 31 trade deadline, sources said Saturday night.

Joe Blanton will make his first start as a member of the Phillies on Tuesday against the Mets, according to The Associated Press.

The A's traded away their second starting pitcher this month, dealing right-hander Joe Blanton to the Phillies for three minor leaguers on Thursday, as reported by the Associated Press.

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Phillies manager Charlie Manuel believes that his team needs to a land a big-time pitcher to help fortify their starting rotation, according to The Philadelphia Daily News.

The Phillies and outfielder Pat Burrell are not currently discussing an extension, according to The Philadelphia Daily News.

Chase Utley, Josh Hamilton, Dan Uggla, Lance Berkman and Grady Sizemore are five of the eight players that will participate in the State Farm Home Run Derby at Yankee Stadium next Monday night, according to ESPN.

Starting pitcher Mark Mulder will start for the Cardinals on Wednesday against the Phillies for the first time since last September, according to The St.

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Brad Lidge signed a $37.

Phillies' starter Brett Myers has accepted a demotion to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, according to The Philadelphia Daily News.