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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was in the lineup for Tuesday night's game at Miami after missing two games with a sore left knee.

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring and first baseman Ryan Howard is day to day with a sore left knee.

The many fantasy owners and Texas Rangers fans who have been waiting all season for the promotion of super-prospect Jurickson Profar finally got their wish Sunday night: He got the call when Ian Kinsler was placed on the DL. But it's premature to ass...

Blog | May 20, 2013

Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz and first baseman Ryan Howard will have MRIs on Monday.

WHAT IT MEANS: Jonathon Niese showed no effects from the comebacker that struck him in the right leg. The lack of support came from teammates. Scott Atchison allowed a pair of runners inherited from Niese to score in the seventh inning and the Phi...

The Philadelphia Phillies activated catcher Carlos Ruiz from the restricted list Sunday after he completed his 25-game suspension for a positive test for an amphetamine.

Here's the lineup against southpaw Cole Hamels as the Mets try to avoid getting swept against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday at 1:10 p.m. Carlos Ruiz has been activated from suspension by the Phillies, with fellow catcher Humberto Quintero desig...

Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images Jon Niese pitches this afternoon for the first time since getting struck in the right ankle Tuesday. FIRST PITCH: The Mets will try to avoid getting swept as Jonathon Niese heads to the mound at 1:10 p.m. today opposite...

Getty Images The Mets will need to clear a roster spot for Shaun Marcum. The candidates (l to r): Jeurys Familia, Robert Carson and Josh Edgin. FIRST PITCH: Shaun Marcum, who signed a $4 million deal on Jan. 30 that included the opportunity to dou...

Associated Press/USA TODAY Sports The Mets face (l to r) Kyle Kendrick, Jonathon Pettibone and Cole Hamels this weekend at Citi Field. METS (10-10, second place/NL East) vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (9-14, fourth place/NL East) Friday: RHP Dillon G...

Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz smacked a three-run home run and walked twice for Class A Clearwater on Wednesday night, a reminder that his season-opening suspension is nearing its end and fantasy owners will soon enjoy another productive ...

Blog | April 25, 2013

Eric Karabell lays out his 2013 expectations for Carlos Ruiz, who is expected to return Sunday, and updates his top-20 catcher rankings.

Blog | Conversation | April 25, 2013

Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz is day to day after getting hit on the left wrist by a pitch in an extended spring training game Friday.

Getty Images/USA TODAY Sports The Mets face (l to r) Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Kyle Kendrick this week in Philly. METS (4-2, second place/NL East) at PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES (2-4, fourth place/NL East) Monday: RHP Matt Harvey (1-0, 0.00) vs. RHP...

Phillies ace Roy Halladay had a subpar outing but declared himself "ready" for the season.

2012 record and finish: 17-10-7 (2nd place Eastern Conference) Additions: M John Thorrington, F Rafael, F Michael Seaton, M/F Syamsir Alam, F Casey Townsend. D James Riley, F Carlos Ruiz Losses: M Branko Boskovic, D Mike Chabala, D Emiliano Dud...