Fan’s view: Chase Utley to return to Phillies sooner than expected? (Associated Content)

A knee issue prevented Chase Utley from playing any games in spring training. News that he has been taking batting practice, fielding grounders and will soon begin jogging seems to indicate that he will try to rejoin the Philadelphia Phillies earlier than anticipated.

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Here the Phils go again? Chase Utley sidelined with tendinitis (Yahoo! Sports)

CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Philadelphia Phillies were dealt their first bad news of the season on Sunday...

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Giants, Lincecum unable to close out Phillies (AP)

Atlanta Braves starter Derek Lowe(notes) delivers a pitch during the first inning of Game 1 of baseball's National League Division Series against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010.

Roy Halladay outdueled pitcher Tim Lincecum to keep Philadelphia alive with a 4-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night that pulled the Phillies within 3-2 in the National League championship series. Jayson Werth homered for an insurance run in the ninth, Placido Polanco hit an RBI single and the two-time reigning NL champions forced a Game 6 back home in Citizens Bank Park on...


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Wobbly fielding making for postseason bobbleheads (AP)

So much for Chase Utley, Josh Hamilton and their playoff pals handling every grounder, popup and throw with ease. So far, this October is all about those Es. Placido Polanco, Scott Rolen and Evan Longoria were among a half-dozen Gold Glovers who turned into postseason bobbleheads during a first round that set a record for errors.

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Wobbly fielding making for post-season bobbleheads (The Canadian Press)

So much for Chase Utley, Josh Hamilton and their playoff pals handling every grounder, popup and throw with ease. So far, this October is all about those Es.

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Baseball Roundup: A look at Thursday’s games (The Canadian Press)

The Colorado Rockies hammered Philadelphia's pitchers for 20 hits. Chase Utley made sure the Phillies still won.

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Ouch! Injuries take a toll on All-Star squads (AP)

Ouch! Dustin Pedroia has a broken foot. Chase Utley needed thumb surgery. Manny Ramirez strained his hamstring. Every time an ump yells "Play Ball" it seems another All-Star gets hurt. Especially if they're in a Red Sox or Phillies uniform. A rash of recent injuries around the majors has left disabled lists dotted with some of baseball's biggest names: Victor Martinez, Jason Heyward,...

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