Articles by Brandon Apter (1888)
View image | gettyimages.com The rumors of Chip Kelly being reunited with QB Marcus Mariota have been ongoing for months now. The Eagles have parted ways with Todd Herremans, Trent Cole and LeSean McCoy in the past week or so and a Jeremy Maclin decision is expected by March 10th, when he can become […]
View image | gettyimages.com The Eagles cut ties with defensive end Trent Cole on Wednesday, despite the fact he openly said he would be willing to take a pay cut to stay in an Eagles uniform to finish his career. The two sides couldn't come to terms on a revised contract, so the Eagles […]
While the Phillies have begun their Grapefruit League schedule, minor leaguers are beginning to report to camp as well. Both JP Crawford and Aaron Nola have shown up to camp early, with minor leaguers set to report on March 6th. Last season, Nola spent time with Advanced 'A' Clearwater and Double-A Reading, posting a combined […]
After being beaten by Division-II University of Tampa this past weekend, the Phillies opened their Grapefruit League Schedule yesterday at Bright House Field with a 5-5 tie against the Yankees. Today, the two teams played each other again, this time at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Cord Phelps got the Phillies on the board first in […]
Heading into this season, the Phillies bullpen seems like the area with the most potential. With Jonathan Papelbon anchoring the young arms of Ken Giles, Jake Diekman and others, the relief core has a really great opportunity to do great things in 2015. The biggest story from the 2014 season, with the exception of […]
Whether you are happy or not with what the Phillies have done this offseason, baseball is back. Today, the Phillies opened up their exibition schedule with a matchup against the Division II University of Tampa Spartans. The Game: With one out in the bottom of the second, Russ Canzler ripped a double to left. Aaron Altherr followed with […]
View image | gettyimages.com In an attempt to strengthen their bullpen back in 2013, the Phillies agreed to a deal with veteran reliever, Mike Adams. After an injury plagued 2014, the 36-year-old Adams is heading out west, hoping to make a return in LA, with the Dodgers. The #Dodgers, looking for bullpen help, signed […]
View image | gettyimages.com With ten days to until free agency begins, the Eagles are running out of time to work out a deal with Jeremy Maclin before he can talk with other teams. This past Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Caplan tweeted that a deal between the two sides seemed almost definite in November, but […]
View image | gettyimages.com It has been quite some time since we've seen a young pitching prospect excel well enough in the rotation to secure a spot long-term. This season, David Buchanan is fighting for a spot as a starter behind Hamels, Lee, Harang and Williams. Chad Billingsley is also set to compete once […]
View image | gettyimages.com Well, while we all might expect a last place finish for the Phillies in the NL East, at least we can hold our heads high about something. Today, ESPN's Paul Lukas released the MLB Uni-Watch power rankings and the Phillies were slotted at the second spot on the list, two […]