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Jimmy Rollins Returns to Leadoff Spot

PHILADELPHIA -- Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins was moved back to his familiar leadoff spot for Game 6 of the NLCS on Saturday night, a recognition by manager Charlie Manuel that his veteran sparkplug is starting to rediscover his stroke. Shane Victorino, who had batted first for the Phillies, was moved down to No. 6,...

Umpire Watch: Five for Fighting

Controversial calls have become as much a part of the Major League Baseball postseason as Derek Jeter and patriotic bunting. In Umpire Watch, we intend to document those calls, at least until commissioner Bud Selig puts us out of business. Game 4 of the NLCS between the Phillies and Giants Wednesday night was the best to...

Seven Thoughts: Cody Ross in Phillies' Heads, L.T. and the Jets, Phillies Fans

Cody Ross, the early MVP of the National League Championship Series, is creating intrigue even among Phillies' hitters. Hitters try to spy clues that help their pitching teammates. After the Giants won Game 3, one of Philly's core hitters reviewed Ross' RBI hit off the shin-high fastball from Cole Hamels. Then he watched...

California Corps Leads Phillies as NLCS Moves to West Coast

SAN FRANCISCO -- Without the Golden State, where would the Philadelphia Phillies be today? Likely, somewhere other than California and not playing in yet another National League Championship Series. When the knotted NLCS moved here for Monday's workout as prelude to Tuesday's Game 3, another happy October homecoming...

Split Salvaged, Phillies Appear in Control as NLCS Shifts to San Francisco

PHILADELPHIA -- Getting into the spirit of NFL Sunday, Philadelphia's baseball club unleashed a spread attack and tied up the National League Championship Series at a game apiece. Led by an unlikely triple threat -- pitcher Roy Oswalt -- the Phillies won 6-1 by putting together their best all-around game in five this...

Jimmy Rollins News From the Web

05/29/12 Mets place Turner on DL Source: FOX - Fox 16 - Little Rock AR The New York Mets placed infielder Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain.
05/29/12 Mets place Turner on DL Source: NBC - KRNV News 4 - Reno NV The New York Mets placed infielder Justin Turner on the 15-day disabled list with a right ankle sprain.
05/26/12 Here's who you should buy and sellKeepin' it deal Source: New York Post - New York NY You are around 50 years old and you live in a nice new home in Queens, but you're having some trouble paying the bills.
05/24/12 Phillies Notebook: Execution hurting Halladay Source: Philly.com - Philadelphia PA "There might be a tick difference in his velocity but it's the consistent execution of the pitches," Dubee said before Wednesday's series finale with the Nationals.
05/23/12 Jimmy Rollins Welcomes Daughter Camryn Drew Source: Celebrity Baby Blog Jimmy Rollins is stepping up to a whole new plate: fatherhood!

Background on Jimmy Rollins

James Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins (born November 27, 1978 in Oakland, California), nicknamed "J-Roll", is an All-Star and former MVP shortstop, who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball's National League.

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