Cole Hamels will be involved in plenty of trade discussions as the 2012 MLB trade deadline approaches. But Jonathan Papelbon doesn't want him to go anywhere.

As the 2012 MLB season reaches its midway point and the trade deadline looms closer and closer, the Philadelphia Phillies will soon be put on the spot and asked if they're going to be either sellers or buyers. Currently, the last-place Phils' look to be on the selling end of things, and one of the pieces in a trade could be the unhappy veteran Shane Victorino, says Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal.

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard begins a rehab assignment on Thursday. He could rejoin the team within three weeks.

Chase Utley got back in action for single-A Clearwater but went 0-5.

Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley had a double and a home run in Wednesday's extended Spring Training game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Ryan Howard updated his injury status on a recent episode of his podcast. Howard claimed that the leg was getting stronger and he was doing some hitting and light jogging.

A night after a Philadelphia Phillies pitcher tossed a gem, teammate Roy Halladay will look to do the same and help the Phils' earn a four-game sweep of the host St. Louis Cardinals.

The Phillies look to stay hot as the host the Boston Red Sox in interleague play.

Chase Utley is progressing well from his knee injury. The timetable for his return remains uncertain.

The Philadelphia Phillies look to snap back from a three-game skid when they open a series with the San Diego Padres Friday night.