Chase Utley bristled at the repeated questions, Jimmy Rollins shooed away anyone who tried to ask. 

Phillies outfielder Pat Burrell left Tuesday's workout because of discomfort in his lower back, a day before Philadelphia opens the NL playoffs. 

The Philadelphia Phillies got a taste of the postseason in 2007, but still haven't won a playoff game in nearly 15 years. 

MEDICAL WATCH: CF Shane Victorino (bruised right shin) left the Sept. 

--RHP Brett Myers will start Thursday in Game 2 of the best-of-five NL Division Series against the wild-card-winning Brewers at Citizens Bank Park. 

Long reputed as a players' manager and hailed for his ability to maintain a positive mood in the clubhouse, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel appears to have won over even his staunchest detractors this season by demonstrating that he can be tough and fair  

A look at the best-of-five National League division series between the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies:Schedule (All times EDT): Game 1, Wednesday, at Philadelphia (3:07 p. 

Ryan Howard was leaving the field after taking batting practice before a game in early May when he spotted a group of young fans standing near the Phillies dugout frantically trying to get his attention. 

MEDICAL WATCH: CF Shane Victorino (bruised right shin) left the Sept. 

Cole Hamels, as expected, will start Game 1 of the NL Division Series. 

--CF Shane Victorino, who bruised his right shin in the eighth inning Saturday, limped through the clubhouse Sunday but said he intends to be ready to play in Game 1 of the playoffs. 

American League 

Brewers owner Mark Attanasio jolted the team with Ned Yost's firing. 

Phillies ace Cole Hamels will pitch Game 1 of the division series when the NL East champions open Wednesday at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers or Milwaukee Brewers. 

Jimmy Rollins took a seat on the bench.