A.J. Burnett fell to 5-7, allowing three runs over seven innings in Wednesday's loss to the Marlins.

Burnett was undone by a poor defensive play by Domonic Brown in left field in the fourth inning. Marcell Ozuna hit a catchable line drive to left field, but Brown misjudged it and it turned into an RBI double. Jarrod Saltalamacchia would double in two more runs after the play as well. Overall, Burnett yielded five hits and three walks while striking out eight. The right-hander now has a 3.89 ERA, a 1.34 WHIP, and a 85/47 K/BB ratio. He'll face the Marlins again in his next outing, this time on the road.

A.J. Burnett allowed one run in a complete-game 5-1 victory over the Cardinals on Friday.

While Burnett didn't pile up the strikeouts (three in nine innings), he effectively scattered seven hits, only two of which went for extra-bases. The win brings Burnett to 5-6 on the season. He's been a workhorse over his last two starts, going eight innings against the Cubs last time out and now nine innings against the Cards. The gem brings his ERA down to 3.89.

A.J. Burnett allowed three runs on eight hits over eight innings in Sunday's loss to the Cubs.

Burnett was efficient, needing just 104 pitches to get through eight innings, but wasn't quite as effective. He didn't walk a batter, though -- a good sign for the National League leader in walks allowed -- and struck out four. The loss dropped him to 4-6 with a 4.17 ERA and 1.40 WHIP. He'll look to get back in the win column Friday against the Cardinals.

A.J. Burnett improved to 4-5, allowing two runs over 7 1/3 innings as the Phillies defeated the Padres 5-2 on Tuesday.

Burnett had hit the skids hard, posting a 7.25 ERA in 36 innings over his previous six starts, but he turned things around against the anemic San Diego offense. The right-hander allowed only three hits -- including a solo home run to Will Venable -- while walking two, and struck out three. Burnett will take his 4.24 ERA and 70/43 K/BB ratio into his next start at home against the Cubs.

A.J. Burnett fell to 3-5, allowing eight runs over six innings in Wednesday's loss to the Nationals.

Burnett allowed five-plus runs for the fourth time in his last six starts. One has to wonder if his inguinal hernia -- with which he was diagnosed in mid-April -- is starting to bother him. Overall, the right-hander allowed ten hits, walked four, and struck out three. He'll take a 4.41 ERA and 1.51 WHIP into next week's start at home against the Padres.

A.J. Burnett allowed five runs over seven innings and struck out a season-high 11 batters Friday in a no-decision against the Mets.

In case it wasn't obvious enough already, Burnett's outing was a bit of a mixed bag. While the strikeouts were nice, he gave up five hits and tied a season-high with six walks. With 37 free passes in 73 2/3 innings, Burnett is already more than halfway to his total in the category from all of last season. He'll bring a 3.79 ERA into a start against the Nationals next week.

A.J. Burnett allowed six runs -- four earned -- on 11 hits over seven innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.

Burnett's counterpart, Josh Beckett, didn't allow a hit on the afternoon, so Burnett would have had to be pretty good to earn the win on this day. His 11 hits allowed were the most in a game this year, and he also walked one while striking out three in the outing. It's nothing more than a bad start for the 37-year-old, as he still owns a 3.51 ERA for the year. He'll look for a better result Friday against the Mets.

A.J. Burnett was solid enough to pick up his third win, allowing three runs over five innings as the Phillies defeated the Marlins 6-5 on Tuesday.

Burnett was behind the eight-ball early, needing 30-plus pitches to escape the first inning. He was able to settle down for the most part, pitching just solidly enough to pick up the win. Overall, the right-hander allowed three hits, walked four, and struck out five. Burnett and his 3.32 ERA will look to improve in his next start at home against the Dodgers over the weekend.

A.J. Burnett labored through five innings Wednesday, yielding three runs on seven hits and five walks in a loss to the Angels.

Burnett has been sporadically wild this season, as this is the third time he's walked at least five batters in a game. He hasn't issued more than two free passes in any of his other six outings. Altogether the veteran righty has been effective, putting up a 3.13 ERA while striking out 45 across 54 2/3 frames. He'll take on Marlins next week.

A.J. Burnett took the loss in Thursday's start against the Blue Jays, allowing seven runs (six earned) in six innings of work.

Burnett had been pitching well since being diagnosed with an inguinal hernia following his third start of the season. His eighth start was a clunker. Burnett allowed nine hits -- including three home runs -- and walked two while striking out only four. Burnett will bring his 2.90 ERA into his next start at home against the Angels.

A.J. Burnett hurled six innings of one-run ball Saturday as the Phillies beat the Nationals 7-2.

Burnett shines again. He allowed only three hits, struck out seven Nationals batters, and the only run he surrendered was on a second-inning solo home run by Cody Asche. The veteran right-hander will carry a 2-1 record and 2.06 ERA into his next start in Toronto, where he spent the 2006, 2007, and 2008 seasons.

A.J. Burnett struck out eight hitters over eighth scoreless innings in Sunday's 2-0 win over the Diamondbacks.

Burnett picked up his first win of the season with the strong outing. The right-hander allowed just five hits without walking a batter on the afternoon. It was a nice change from his early-season struggles -- he'd walked 17 in his first 29 2/3 innings to start the year. He's now got a 2.15 ERA and 1.27 WHIP heading into Sunday's tilt against the Nationals.

A.J. Burnett surrendered two runs over 6 2/3 frames, striking out five, in a no-decision against the Dodgers on Tuesday.

The veteran right-hander walked one and surrendered five hits. He aided his own cause at the dish, going 3-for-3 with a run scored. Burnett was in line for the victory, but he couldn't manage to work around a Dee Gordon double and steal in the seventh. With two outs, Justin Turner singled the speedster home to tie the game 2-2, and skipper Ryne Sandberg summoned reliever Jacob Diekman. Burnett, 0-1 with a 2.73 ERA and 1.45 WHIP, has a date in Arizona against the sinking Diamondbacks on Sunday.

A.J. Burnett tossed seven scoreless innings Thursday in a no-decision against the Braves.

Burnett left his most recent start with an inguinal hernia, but he showed no ill effects in this one. In fact, it was his best start since joining the Phillies. The veteran right-hander held the Braves to three hits (two of them singles) and two walks. He notched five strikeouts. Burnett will need surgery eventually, but he's going to try to pitch through the hernia for the rest of the season. So far, so good.

A.J. Burnett will start as scheduled Wednesday against the Braves despite being diagnosed with a hernia.

Burnett left Friday's start with groin soreness and an ultrasound Monday revealed a hernia. It's worth noting that this isn't a sports hernia, which is more severe, and the Phillies feel that he should be able to pitch through it.

A.J. Burnett (groin) will undergo an ultrasound on Monday.

Burnett threw a bullpen session Sunday, and although it went well overall he admitted to feeling a pull in his groin muscle on two occasions while throwing out of the stretch. The righty will know after Monday's exam whether he'll be cleared to make his next start on Wednesday. "I feel good, but I want my mind to be 100 percent," Burnett said Sunday. "Let's just hope it's not a (sports) hernia or something. That's what I'm worried about. Tomorrow will give me peace of mind. But as far as physically, today was a good day today. A lot better."

A.J. Burnett (groin) is questionable for his scheduled Wednesday start against the Braves.

Burnett was lifted in the fifth inning of his outing Friday night against the Marlins due to soreness in his groin, and he woke up Saturday with lingering discomfort. "We'll know more on Monday or Tuesday," Phillies GM Ruben Amaro Jr. told reporters Saturday. "If he's still sore by then, we'll probably do more testing."

A.J. Burnett was pulled during the fifth inning of Friday's start against the Marlins due to groin soreness.

He was taken out for precautionary reasons, just two outs away from being the pitcher of record. It's unclear at the moment if he'll be able to make his next scheduled start on Wednesday against the Braves.

A.J. Burnett was removed during the fifth inning of Friday's start against the Marlins due to an undisclosed injury.

Burnett struggled with his command throughout the game, walking six and needing 106 pitches to battle through 4 1/3 innings before departing with the team trainer. He was charged with two runs on five hits and struck out four in the ballgame. Expect the Phillies to have an update on his status shortly.

A.J. Burnett allowed eight runs -- four earned -- over 5 2/3 innings in a loss to the Cubs on Sunday.

It was bad from the outset for Burnett, as the Cubs hung four runs on the right-hander in the first inning. Control was an issue for Burnett all day, as he issued six free passes to go with five hits allowed. He should be better going forward, and he'll have a chance to get back on track against the Marlins next week.