Also random: Jeff Nelson (Mariners), Paul Quantrill (Yankees) and Mike Stanton (Yankees). It was a big year for AL setup men.

Philadelphia Phillies (54-39, first in the NL East) vs. San Diego Padres (50-43, third in the NL West) San Diego; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Ranger Suarez (7-2, 1.99 ERA, 1.01 ...

Cristopher Sánchez and Ranger Suárez were both passed over for an MLB All-Star spot (again), much to the chagrin of fans.

Ed Wadeknows what it takes to build a big-league roster — he did it for 12 seasons, including eight as Phillies GM. With the MLB trade deadline approaching on July 31, Wade sits down with The Inquirer ...

Preview the July 11 matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres with recent trends, how to watch, ...

The Philadelphia Phillies once again look like legitimate contenders in the National League for the pennant. They are on pace to win 90+ games for the third con ...

In 1983, the Chicago Cubs' manager laid into fans in a profanity-laced tirade that still inspires awe to this day.

Lee Elia, who managed the Cubs and Phillies in a pro baseball career that lasted more than 50 years as a coach and player, ...

Lee Elia, who managed the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs in a baseball career that lasted more than 50 years as a ...

Elia, who was a third-base coach for the 1980 World Series team, is most remembered for his legendary rant in 1983 while ...

Mick Abel on the mound for the IronPigs after his stint in the MLB with the Phillies. The Pigs looking to bounce back after ...

Elia managed each of his two teams for two seasons, the Cubs from 1982 to 1983 and the Phillies from 1987 to 1988. He accrued ...