Earlier this month, the Philadelphia Phillies were knocked out of first place in the NL East after getting swept in a four-game series by the Los Angeles Dodgers. 

Forget about the Olympics, Joel Sherman says to look no further than the MLB diamonds for this summer's best accomplishments. 

The Philadelphia Phillies are quickly putting last week's disappointing series at Dodger Stadium behind them. 

Cole Hamels received some overdue run support from his Philadelphia Phillies teammates. 

Cole Hamels received some overdue run support from his Philadelphia Phillies teammates. 

Cole Hamels received some overdue run support from his Philadelphia Phillies teammates. 

Cole Hamels received some overdue run support from his Philadelphia Phillies teammates. 

The Phillies placed outfielder Geoff Jenkins on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a strained right hip flexor and purchased infielder Andy Tracy's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. 

--RHP Kyle Kendrick got blitzed by the Padres for six runs in only 3 2/3 innings last Saturday night. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RF Geoff Jenkins (strained right hip) left the Aug. 

--RHP Kyle Kendrick got blitzed by the Padres for six runs in only 3 2/3 innings last Saturday night. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RF Geoff Jenkins (strained right hip) left the Aug. 

For one night, at least, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel found a solution for slugger Ryan Howard's slump. 

For one night, at least, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel found a solution for slugger Ryan Howard's slump. 

Just last week, the Philadelphia Phillies were swept in a four-game series at Dodger Stadium that knocked them out of sole possession of first place in the NL East.