Brad Lidge put his name alongside Gagne, Wagner and Rivera last fall, ... Struck out more hitters last season (157)in relief than 22 starting pitchers who pitched more than 200 innings.

Brad Lidge nailed down Philadelphia's 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Wednesday night's completion of a suspended Game 5, ... It was fitting that Lidge got the last out.

Out of all the responses, though, Brad Lidge’s was the most intriguing. ... has he proven to his detractors that sympathy is the last thing he needs. TOP NEWS.

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Brad Lidge was one of the heroes of the Phillies' 2008 World Series Championship season, but now he's moved on after signing with the Washington Nationals last week. The man ...

It was only a matter of time before the Philadelphia Phillies relieved Brad Lidge of his closing duties. Yesterday, it became official. Lidge is out as Phillies closer. Minutes before last night ...

The Nationals announced Thursday they have signed two-time All-Star reliever Brad Lidge to a one-year contract. Nationals pitching coach Steve McCatty said Lidge brings a lot to help make the ...

Brad Lidge, one of the all-time great closers, is settling into a new role in Washington's bullpen as elder statesman. Part-time closer, advice-dispenser, voice of reason to a young bullpen ...

On a staff that features three aces, the most important pitcher still might be the guy who gets the last three outs. Brad Lidge is vital to Philadelphia's postseason success because he's the one ...

In what general manager Tim Purpura called "an obvious decision," struggling righthander Brad Lidge learned Friday he has been temporarily removed from his role as the team's closer. Lidge, the ...

CHICAGO - It wasn't like Brad Lidge hadn't been in this situation before: Standing on the mound in the ninth inning, trying to protect a one-run lead and secure a save. He'd been there plenty of ...

PHILADELPHIA — Brad Lidge was right in the middle of three celebrations this month, getting the last out when the Philadelphia Phillies clinched the division, advanced in the playoffs and ...