Month: June 2021
Phillies: Plugging 2021’s Holes in Progress
| 2 Comments on Phillies: Plugging 2021’s Holes in ProgressThis article covers the Phillies current results for holes they filled despite fans pushing the panic button early and often even before April’s end.
Read more »Week 11 Recap: Who Are You, and What Have You Done With the Union?
| Leave a CommentThe Union’s game against the Fire didn’t go as planned, but they still came away with a hard-fought road point. Here’s everything that happened in the rainy, chaotic mess that was the Union/Fire match:
Read more »Week 11 Preview: Union vs. Chicago Fire
| Leave a CommentThe Union are back it in MLS, traveling to Chicago to face off against the struggling Fire in their quest to snag the top spot in the Eastern Conference standings. Here’s everything you need to know before kickoff:
Read more »Phillies Cut Ties With Hale, Call Upon Veteran Feliz
| 1 Comment on Phillies Cut Ties With Hale, Call Upon Veteran FelizThe Phillies made a number of roster moves ahead of Friday’s doubleheader in New York.
Read more »Rejoice! Kelly Green Can Return…But When?
| 1 Comment on Rejoice! Kelly Green Can Return…But When?Picture: Via @Eagles/Twitter Uni geeks such as I rejoiced when it was announced that the NFL would eliminate the “one…
Read more »Week 10 Recap: It’s Been 612 Days…
| Leave a CommentThe fans are back, and so is the Union’s MLS form. Here’s everything you missed from the Union’s victory over Columbus Crew:
Read more »Week 10 Preview: Union vs. Columbus Crew
| Leave a CommentThere’s no rest for the Union! Jim Curtin’s men will take on Columbus Crew just three days after their Shakesperean drama against Atlantia United. Here’s everything you need to know:
Read more »Phillies on 2021 Buyer’s Path
| Leave a CommentThis article covers why the Phillies are currently on target to make difference-making deals at the trading deadline, but they are only 25 percent down the all-in road.
Read more »Ben Simmons Must Go
| 2 Comments on Ben Simmons Must GoNot with a bang, but with a whimper. Ben Simmons’ non-dunk heard-around-the-world finished a promising but ultimately unsatisfying season for…
Read more »Week 9 Recap: Jakob Glesnes’ Left Foot. That’s It. That’s the Headline.
| Leave a CommentJakob Glesnes’ submission for MLS Goal of the Season saved a point for the Union as they return from a three-week break. Here’s what you need to know:
Read more »Week 9 Preview: Union vs. Atlanta United
| Leave a CommentAfter three long weeks without MLS soccer, the Union are back in action against Atlanta United. Here’s everything you need to know before they take the field:
Read more »Phillies Place Knapp, Joyce on IL; Summon Marchan, Vierling
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies placed reserves Matt Joyce and Andrew Knapp on the injured list, re-summoning catcher Rafael Marchan, and giving Matt Vierling his first look at the major leagues.
Read more »Powder Blue Podcast: Will The Real Hector Neris Please Stand Up?
| Leave a CommentOn this week’s Phillies podcast: Time to change the closer from Hector Neris? Is Spencer Howard a starter? Welcome, Luke Williams!
Read more »Jim Curtin Signs Two-Year Contract Extension
| Leave a CommentJim Curtin signs a two-year contract extension with the Union, and he’s not wasting any time continuing to build the team into the next great MLS dynasty.
Read more »Podcast: Making Sense of Fletcher Cox Rumors & Expanding the College Football Playoff
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images Doc & Brett discuss the "rumors" surrounding Fletcher Cox and his status with the Eagles. …
Read more »Flyers F Oskar Lindblom Wins Masterton Trophy
| Leave a CommentA year ago, Lindblom was a finalist for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, an award presented to a player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. In 2021, Lindblom takes home the hardware, officially winning the award in an announcement made on Tuesday night.
Read more »Union Academy Ranked First in MLS
| Leave a CommentSoccerWire just named the Union’s academy the best development program in the nation for young soccer players. Here’s what that means for their young players going forward:
Read more »Phillies Head West with Massive Momentum Swing
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies head to the West Coast to face the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants, with a lot of momentum.
Read more »Report: Phillies to Promote Falter to “Piggyback” Howard
| Leave a CommentThe Phillies appear poised to promote pitcher Bailey Falter to serve as a “piggyback” to Spencer Howard in Los Angeles.
Read more »FYI, Alejandro Bedoya Is an Iconic Philadelphia Sports Captain
| Leave a CommentEven without proper recognition and appreciation, Alejandro Bedoya still puts in the work for his team.
Read more »Eagles add Quarterback Depth
| Leave a CommentEmbed from Getty Images By Connor Donald, Sports Talk Philly Contributing Writer Former 49ers Quarterback Nick Mullens and the Philadelphia…
Read more »Phillies: NL East’s X Factor in 2021
| Leave a CommentThis article covers the likely deciding element for the Phillies and their NL East rivals to capture the divisional pennant if the present situation continues in a competitive division: top to bottom.
Read more »Richard Rodgers Returns, Eagles Add Michael Walker
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Read more »Jim Curtin Finally Finds His Voice
| Leave a CommentWhen Jim Curtin first became manager of the Union, he seemed like nothing more than a temporary coach to fill the role while a more experienced one could be scouted. Now, he’s made an indelible mark on the Union’s history.
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