RHP Jeremy Hellickson won for the first time since April 27, giving up just two hits in six innings and retiring 16 of the last 17 hitters he faced before leaving with pain in his side. He exited after his double gave Philadelphia a 4-2 lead in the seventh, grimacing after fouling off the previous pitch."It just kind of grabbed on me," Hellickson said. "I'll be fine. It was really nothing. Just low-back tightness really. Nothing (more)."

RHP Jeremy Hellickson, in his fourth start of the year against Washington and eighth overall, yielded six hits and three runs in five innings. He did not figure in the decision as the Phillies scored three in the ninth to win 4-3. "It's a good lineup. It's a good team," Hellickson said. "I felt this was a game I could have gone a little deeper." But he did not get the loss as the Phillies rallied for three runs in the ninth. "The bullpen was awesome. It was fun to see," Hellickson said.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson, who will start the first game Sunday at Nationals Park, is 4-1 with a 3.49 ERA in seven starts in his career against Washington. This year he is 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA in three starts against Washington.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson wasn't quite himself on Sunday, struggling his way through 4 2/3 innings. He allowed three runs on five hits (two home runs) while walking three. He struck out four but did not factor in the decision in a 6-5 extra innings win. Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said he thinks location has been the issue for Hellickson, who was blasted for six runs in Chicago his last time out. "When he keeps the ball down, he's very effective," Mackanin said. "He just made some mistakes up in the zone."

RHP Jeremy Hellickson will be on the mound for Philadelphia on Sunday. Hellickson (4-1, 3.18 ERA) has been the team's best starter this season, but he struggled in his last start. Hellickson gave up six earned runs and three home runs in four innings during a loss to the Cubs last Tuesday.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson (4-1) allowed a season-high six runs on Tuesday and suffered his first loss. He had allowed six runs in 30 innings over his first five starts to begin the 2017 campaign. It snapped a streak of six consecutive starts allowing two earned runs or fewer and one or zero walks. "That wasn't Hellickson's best performance," said Phillies manager Pete Mackanin. "He was a little off. He hung two change ups and a curve ball -- he located them poorly -- for the (Cubs) home runs."

RHP Jeremy Hellickson (4-0, 1.80 ERA) shared the National League lead this week (with Mets right-hander Hansel Robles) with a 4-0 start and third-lowest ERA (1.80) among NL regulars and makes his sixth start off the season against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday. He's off to his best start since opening with a 4-0 in 2012 while at Tampa Bay under current Cubs manager Joe Maddon.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson improved to 4-0 on the year with another solid outing in a 3-2 victory Thursday over Miami. Hellickson pitched six innings, allowed one run on seven hits. He walked none and struck out one batter. Hellickson has been effectively pitching to contact this year and has only 11 strikeouts in 30 innings so far. His 0.80 WHIP is among the lowest in baseball. He lowered his ERA to 1.80 on Thursday. He's scheduled to make his next start Tuesday in Chicago.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson improved to 3-0 on the year with another seven inning performance Friday night. Hellickson allowed two runs on three hits. He struck out five and walked none. His ERA is now 1.88 on the year and his WHIP sits at a tidy 0.71.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson will look to continue his strong start to the season Friday night, when he takes the mound for the Phillies in the opener of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park. Hellickson earned the win in his most recent start on Sunday, when he gave up two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two over seven innings as the Phillies beat the Washington Nationals 4-2. He is 2-0 with a 1.59 ERA in three starts. It is his best three-start stretch to open a season since he recorded a 1.35 ERA in his first three major league starts with the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2010. Hellickson is 1-0 with a 3.43 ERA in four career starts against the Braves.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson got the win as he gave up two runs in seven innings Saturday in Washington. "He was really good. It makes it a lot easier for us" with seven innings, manager Pete Mackanin said of Hellickson. "He just knows how to pitch. He made a few mistakes. Overall that is just the way he pitches" as he changed speeds and kept Washington off balance.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson will start Saturday against the Nationals in Washington. He had to leave his start on Sunday at home against Washington with a right forearm cramp after going five scoreless innings. He is 1-2 with a 5.60 ERA in three starts at Nationals Park. "He is fine. He has been consistent," Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said Friday.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson, who left his start Sunday against the Washington Nationals because of he couldn't open his right hand, is fine, Phillies manager Pete Mackanin said Monday. Hellickson picked up a no-decision in the Phillies' 4-3 win over the Nationals on Sunday. He threw five scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and striking out two batters. In two starts this season, Hellickson is 1-0 with a 0.90 ERA.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson was cruising against the Nationals, holding Washington scoreless through five innings, before he was removed prior to the top of the sixth after cramping up in his right arm; he attributed it to dehydration. "That was weird, first time it happened in a game," he said afterwards. "My hand curled up. It's frustrating. I felt like I could go seven, eight innings." A home run in the ninth inning cost Hellickson (1-0, 0.90 ERA) the win in a 4-3 Phillies walk-off victory.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson was a steadying presence for a young rotation. The Phillies acquired him from Arizona and he produced a 12-10 record with a 3.71 ERA in 32 starts.Hellickson heads into free agency for the first time but also could accept a one-year qualifying offer to stay in Philadelphia as he said he would "love to be back." Others who have accepted the qualifying offer have been Baltimore C Matt Wieters, Houston OF Colby Rasmus and Los Angeles Dodgers LHP Brett Anderson. Hellickson's 2016 results could warrant a multiyear deal, but reports indicate the Phillies won't outlay significant money.

Five years ago, the Phillies won 102 games, seemed headed for their third World Series title and even had a book published about their standout rotation of Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Cole Hamels and Roy Oswalt.Then Ryan Howard injured his Achilles, other injuries followed and with each passing year, the memorable era of 2007 to 2011 faded in the distance. The losses piled up and eventually the core was traded away and only Howard remained.Howard will be somewhere else as he has a club option and the Phillies won't pick it up. If last year's trades of Chase Utley and Jimmy Rollins were the reminders that the era is over, Howard's last appearances were the official confirmation.That era had its roots in the early 2000s when Rollins was a rookie in 2001 followed by Utley in 2003.Now the question for the Phillies: Is there another core group of players ready to get the Phillies back to those heights?The answer is inconclusive.The Phillies improved by eight wins and finished 71-91, though they... [More]

RHP Jeremy Hellickson had to leave Thursday's start against the Braves with one out in the fourth inning because of a right knee sprain. He motioned to the dugout after fanning Dansby Swanson for his fourth strikeout, but had twisted the knee while scoring a run after a single in the top of the inning. Hellickson, who finished the season 12-10 with a 3.71 ERA in 32 starts, allowed one hit and walked none over 3 1/3 scoreless innings.

Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Jeremy Hellickson had his final start of the season cut short by injury.Hellickson exited Thursday's game against the Atlanta Braves after motioning to Philadelphia's dugout with one out in the fourth inning and the Phillies leading 1-0. He walked off the field with the team trainer with what the club announced was a right knee sprain.Hellickson, who struck out four and allowed one hit, is 12-10 with a 3.71 ERA. It was Hellickson's 32nd start of the season, establishing a career high.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson (12-10, 3.78 ERA) will make his career-high 32nd start of the season Thursday against Atlanta. He has started at least 27 games in five of his six full seasons in the major leagues. Hellickson was roughed up in his last start against the Mets, allowing six runs in 4 1/3 innings. He is 1-0 with a 4.08 ERA in three career starts against the Braves. He last worked against Atlanta on Sept. 2 and received no decision after giving up four runs in six innings.

RHP Jeremy Hellickson continued to struggle against the Mets on Friday night, when he took the loss after allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out one over 4 1/3 innings as the Phillies fell 10-5. In seven career starts against the Mets, Hellickson is 2-4 with an 8.21 ERA -- his highest ERA for any opponent he's faced more than twice. Hellickson is 1-3 with a 7.77 ERA in five starts against the Mets this season and 11-7 with a 3.18 ERA in his other 26 starts. With a 3.78 ERA overall, he has a chance to finish a season with a sub-4.00 ERA for the first time since 2012.