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Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor We are just hours away from the draft lottery and potential first overall pick Ben Simmons seems to prefer the Lakers as a landing spot. Why, you ask? Because joining the Lakers, according to Simmons and his representation, would likely make Nike increase their shoe deal offer […]
Phillies outfielder Tyler Goeddel is hitting .303 during the month of May (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By: Brandon Apter, contributor When the Phillies selected outfielder Tyler Goeddel in the Rule-5 draft, most knew that we weren't getting another Odubel Herrera, but rather another young talent with a very high ceiling of potential. With the early season injuries to Aaron Altherr and Cody Asche, Goeddel has […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor The Eagles agreed to terms on a two-year contract with offensive lineman Matt Tobin on Monday afternoon. #Eagles G/T Matt Tobin signed a 2-year deal, source said. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) May 16, 2016 Tobin, 25, joined the Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2013 and started […]
By: Brandon Apter, contributor One of the most under-the-radar prospects for the Phillies this season has been right-hander Ben Lively. Acquired from the Reds for Marlon Byrd in December of 2014, Lively was somewhat of a disappointment last season for Reading. In 2016, he's been nothing short of fantastic. Today, the 24-year-old right-hander was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor The NBA officially announced today that Minnesota Timberwolves rookie big man Karl-Anthony Towns is the 2015-16 Rookie of the Year. He received all 130 first place votes, becoming the fifth unanimous winner in NBA history. Towns led all rookies in scoring with 18.3 points per game and rebounding with […]
J.P. Arencibia hit .167 in 12 games with Triple-A Lehigh Valley (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) On Monday morning, the Phillies parted ways with veteran catcher J.P. Arencibia after the 30-year-old requested his release from the organization to explore other opportunities. Very thankful to the Phillies organization for granting me my release and allowing me to find an opportunity else […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Final: Reds 9, Phillies 4 ❖ Attendance: 27,869 Philadelphia, PA — Phillies starter Adam Morgan didn't have his best stuff today as the Reds tagged him for seven runs in less than four innings en route to a 9-4 victory in the series finale this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. Cincinnati led […]
Tommy Joseph's promotions comes after playing his 500th game in the minors (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) The Phillies are in the bottom four of baseball in runs scored this season with 115, they are in the bottom three in batting average at .227 and home runs with 28. Hoping to find a way to jump start […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Atlanta, GA – Looking to finish off their 10-game road trip on a high note, the Phillies (19-15) aim to take the rubber match of their three-game set with the Braves (8-24) tonight at Turner Field. Last night, the Phillies offense only mustered one run as the Braves […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Atlanta, GA – After taking two out of three in Miami from the Marlins, the Phillies (18-14) are in Atlanta for a three game set against the NL East bottom-dwelling Braves (7-23). Philadelphia has won four of their last five series' and took two games in […]