Utley, Howard split up in Phillies' order

Chase Utley and Ryan Howard typically are stacked in the No. 3 and No. 4 spots in the Phillies' lineup, but manager Charlie Manuel split up the pair for Monday's series opener against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

Howard, Utley still shaking off injury rust

The numbers Chase Utley and Ryan Howard have posted since they returned from stints on the disabled list are impossible to spin in a positive manner.

Manuel gives Utley extra rest

Second baseman Chase Utley was given the day off on Sunday, allowing him some rest after playing five games in a row since being activated from the disabled list on Tuesday.

To no one's surprise, Utley back early

Nearly two weeks ahead of schedule, second baseman Chase Utley is back. The Phillies officially activated Utley from the disabled list on Tuesday afternoon, completing his push to return to the lineup earlier than doctors predicted.

Team doctors to determine Utley's fate

If it were up to second baseman Chase Utley, he'd be playing in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, when the Phillies host San Francisco at Citizens Bank Park. But after flying to Philadelphia, the decision is in the hands of team doctors.

Decision on return of Utley 'day-to-day'

The Phillies' Chase Utley inched closer to his return to the big leagues, going 0-for-3 in his second rehab game for Class A Clearwater on Sunday.

Utley begins rehab assignment

Chase Utley is scheduled to play four rehab games with Class A Clearwater before being reevaluated: five innings Saturday, seven innings Sunday, seven innings in the field Monday in Game 1 of a doubleheader and seven innings as a designated hitter in Game 2 of the doubleheader.

Utley could rejoin Phils as early as Tuesday

Sources said Friday that Chase Utley, who had surgery July 1 to repair a torn tendon in his right thumb, is ahead of schedule and could rejoin the team as early as Tuesday.

Utley receives clearance to begin hitting

Chase Utley has clearance to start swinging a bat again. Utley, who had surgery July 1 to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb, visited hand specialist Andrew Weiland on Wednesday in New York. Weiland, who performed the surgery, told Utley he could begin hitting.

Utley headed to key doctor's appointment

The Phillies hope Chase Utley can return to the lineup before Sept. 1. That could make Wednesday an important day.

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