Cole Hamels (SP)

According to NBC Philadelphia's Howard Eskin, Cole Hamels has told the Phillies he wants a seven-year deal.

Philadelphia starting pitcher Cole Hamels (5-1) allowed only one run and five hits in seven sharp innings during the Phillies' 3-2 victory over San Diego on Sunday. In his first game since returning from a five-game suspension, Hamels yielded just four singles and a double while lowering his ERA to 2.28. He had five strikeouts, but walked a season-high three batters during his seventh appearance of...

Cole Hamels was stellar on the mound in his return from a five-game suspension, working seven innings of one-run ball Sunday to help the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Diego Padres 3-2.

Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Blue Jays have "engaged in dialogue" with the Phillies regarding Cole Hamels and Shane Victorino.

RotoInfo.com | May 11th, 6:04am

According to major league sources, at least one club '? the Toronto Blue Jays '? already has engaged in dialogue with the Phillies about their top potential free agents, left-hander Cole Hamels and Shane Victorino.

As expected, Phillies starter Cole Hamels will return to the rotation Sunday against the Padres, manager Charlie Manuel told reporters on Tuesday. Hamels had been scheduled to pitch on Saturday, but Manuel moved Roy Halladay up a day to pitch on regular rest. The left-hander is currently serving a five-game suspension after admitting he intentionally hit Bryce Harper in the back during Sunday night's...

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has been penalized by Major League Baseball following his remarks about Philadelphia pitcher Cole Hamels.

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Baseball for his comments about Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels, according to a report by CSNPhilly.com.

Cole Hamels will return Sunday against the Padres.

RotoInfo.com | May 8th, 2:36pm

05/07 - Starting to Serve Suspension

Major League Baseball has handed down a five-game suspension to Philadelphia starter Cole Hamels for throwing at Washington's Bryce Harper on Sunday. Hamels was also fined by the league. Hamels will not appeal his suspension, reports MLB.com. That means he could pitch as early as Sunday against the Padres if the Phillies choose to move Roy Halladay up one day to Saturday.

On Monday, Major League Baseball suspended Cole Hamels of the Philadelphia Phillies five games for admitting to intentional hitting Washington Nationals rookie Bryce Harper.

RotoInfo.com | May 7th, 2:41pm

05/07 - Suspension Announced By League (Five-game suspension)

RotoInfo.com | May 7th, 2:12pm

Phillies starter Cole Hamels gets 5-day suspension and fine for admittedly throwing at Bryce Harper.

RotoInfo.com | May 7th, 8:08am

Update: Nationals General Manager Mike Rizzo responded to Cole Hamels' admission he drilled Bryce Harper on purpose last night in harsh terms, saying MLB should suspend Hamels and calling out Hamels as 'fake tough.'?'Players take care of themselves,'? Rizzo said after I called him this morning. 'I've never seen a more classless, gutless chicken [bleep] act in my 30 years in baseball.

RotoInfo.com | May 7th, 6:52am

Cole Hamels admitted after Sunday night's game that he threw at Bryce Harper on purpose. 'I was trying to hit him. I'm not going to deny it. It's something I grew up watching, Hamels said.

Al Melchior has your best bets for your pitching rotation to help you succeed in Week 6 in Shuffling the Rotations.

Al Melchior breaks down the best and worst pitching options for the upcoming scoring period in his latest Shuffling the Rotations.

Tristan H. Cockcroft breaks down the schedule for the week of April 30-May 6 for the best hitter matchups, two-start pitchers and streaming opportunities.

Muntradamus has picked the right closer 3 days in a row, Hector Santiago can make it 4. Did you start the right pitchers for the day?

Muntradamus picks the right HR pick two days in a row. Besides that here is the daily pitcher rankings.

Al Melchior previews the starting pitchers who will be the most effective in your lineup this week as he continues -- Shuffling the Rotations.

Muntradamus looks to improve upon his 19-4 record for picking start'em pitchers this week. Do you have the right pitchers in your lineup?

The major league debut of Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish highlights the Week 2 MLB schedule for 2-start pitchers

Daily Starting Pitcher rankings. See if your guy is a solid start according to Beast Dome.

Everyone's excited to see Yu Darvish make his big league debut on Monday. Yu will start not once, but twice, as he highlights our two start pitchers for the upcoming fantasy week. While finding a pitcher with two favorable matchups can come in handy in all formats, it’s particularly helpful in leagues with weekly transactions. Using the first full week (technically Week 2) of the season as an...