By Terence Moore No question, Brandon Phillips is spectacular defensively. But Joe Morgan also appeared to be otherworldly with the glove. So who’s better at flashing the leather? …read more
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Votto, Phillips man right side of infield for NL in ASG
By Rhett Bollinger When Reds first baseman Joey Votto and second baseman Brandon Phillips took the field in Tuesday’s All-Star Game at Citi Field, they became just the fifth set of teammates to comprise the right side of an infield as starters in a Midsummer Classic. …read more
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Phillips ends long Red-letter day in 13th
By Mark Sheldon Shin-Soo Choo reached base a career-high six times and scored the go-ahead run on Brandon Phillips‘ sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 13th inning for the Reds’ 3-2 win over the Marlins on Saturday.
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Phillips credits Classic to scorching start
By Mark Sheldon Entering Tuesday’s game against the Cardinals with a six-game hitting streak, Reds shortstop Brandon Phillips looks to his experience in the World Baseball Classic as the reason for his scorching start. …read more
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Reds rally, plate nine runs in ninth to sink rival Cards
By Mark Sheldon Despite a pair of costly errors by center fielder Shin-Soo Choo, the Reds bounced back for a 13-4 win over the Cardinals during Monday’s opener to a three-game series. Brandon Phillips, who homered earlier, delivered a tiebreaking RBI double in Cincinnati’s nine-run ninth inning. …read more
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Puig gets wind knocked out, leaves game early
By Ken Gurnick Cuban sensation Yasiel Puig left Friday’s game in the top of the fifth inning when he got the wind knocked out of him diving for a Brandon Phillips wind-blown fly ball and is believed to be OK. …read more
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Reds will ease Phillips back into spring action
By Mark Sheldon Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips has been given some extra time before returning to camp. Phillips was part of Team USA, which was eliminated in the second round of the World Baseball Classic by Puerto Rico on Friday night. …read more
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Phillips to live dream in World Baseball Classic
By Mark Sheldon Back in 1996, Brandon Phillips lived one of the more unique baseball experiences by serving as a bat boy during the Olympic Games in Atlanta. The experience was a motivating factor behind Phillips’ decision to play in the World Baseball Classic …read more
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Carpenter hones skills at second with help from elite
By Jenifer Langosch Cardinals infield instructor Jose Oquendo has the opportunity to start from scratch with Matt Carpenter, as the utility man makes a bid to become the Opening Day starter. Oquendo had Carpenter study footage of Robinson Cano and Brandon Phillips to help improve mechanics at second. …read more
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Phillips hints at playing for Team USA in Classic
By Mark Sheldon Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips gave an indication via Twitter on Thursday evening that he might be representing Team USA in the World Baseball Classic this spring.
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