When the Phillies get their first look at the first-place Florida Marlins on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park, they will see a team similar to themselves. 

--OF Jayson Werth is progressing from his right oblique strain, and manager Charlie Manuel said he should be ready to begin hitting off a tee within the next few days. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Pat Burrell (neck stiffness) was scratched from the lineup May 27, but he returned to action May 28. 

Following an NL East title last season, the Philadelphia Phillies were expected by many to make another playoff run in 2008. 

Chase Utley's scorching April is yet another sign that this season is going to be far from normal. 

Chase Utley's scorching April is yet another sign that this season is going to be far from normal. 

Teams that aren't living up to their hype can place the blame right here. 

It took nearly two months, but Adam Eaton finally earned his first victory of the season. 

--2B Chase Utley is the early favorite to be the starting NL second baseman at the All-Star Game on July 15 at Yankee Stadium, and not just because he blasted his majors-leading 17th home run Wednesday night. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Pat Burrell (neck stiffness) was scratched from the lineup May 27, but he returned to action May 28. 

The reigning AL Cy Young winner and Indians staff ace . 

Adam Eaton needed one-third of the season to eliminate the goose egg next to his name. 

Chase Utley hit his major league-leading 17th homer to help Adam Eaton earn his first win, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. 

Chase Utley hit his major league-leading 17th homer to help Adam Eaton earn his first win, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep. 

Chase Utley hit his major league-leading 17th homer to help Adam Eaton earn his first win, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Colorado Rockies 6-1 Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.