Articles by Brandon Apter (1888)
Embed from Getty Images By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor The Philadelphia Eagles will be without their primary running back, Ryan Mathews, for the time being due to an ankle issue. #Eagles sign WR David Watford. RB Ryan Mathews placed on Active/Non-Football Injury List. He suffered an ankle injury training last week. — Philadelphia Eagles […]
Embed from Getty Images By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nigel Bradham has been arrested following an altercation on Miami Beach, according to NBC 10. He has turned himself into the police and is reportedly being charged in the beating of a worker at the Hilton Bentley hotel last Thursday. According to […]
Infielder Taylor Featherston was hitting .264 this season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By: Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor Following the injury to Andres Blanco in Sunday afternoon's game against the Pirates, the Phillies added an infielder while also making a number or moves within their minor league system to account for the loss of […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor Miami, FL - After dropping two out of three in Pittsburgh over the weekend, the Philadelphia Phillies continue their 10-game road trip with a stop in Miami for a three-game series, just one week after hosting the Marlins for four games at Citizens Bank […]
Phillies starter Vince Velasquez is 8-2 with a 3.34 ERA this season (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor With the Major League Baseball trade deadline inching closer, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jeremy Hellickson seems to be the main trade chip in addition to guys like Peter Bourjos, Jeanmar Gomez and perhaps even David Hernandez. One name that hasn't been […]
Embed from Getty Images By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Pirates 5, Phillies 4 ❖ Attendance: 32,439 Pittsburgh, PA - The Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates hit two home runs each, but it was Adam Frazier's solo blast that proved the be the difference in Sunday's series finale, which ended in favor of Pittsburgh, 5-4. The game […]
Embed from Getty Images By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor Phillies utility man Andres Blanco left Sunday afternoon's game after injuring his finger in a caught stealing play at third base. He's likely headed to the disabled list as his x-ray revealed a fracture in his left index finger. Andres Blanco has been diagnosed with […]
Embed from Getty Images By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a partially guaranteed contract with former North Carolina State point guard and undrafted free agent Cat Barber. This comes a two days after the team signed Brandon Paul, also an undrafted free agent. Sources: Undrafted NC State guard Cat Barber has agreed […]
Since May 31, Jake Thompson is 6-1 with a 1.36 ERA in Triple-A (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor The Phillies got themselves a nice haul when the dealt Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman to the Rangers. Right-hander Jake Thompson was one of the most highly-regarded prospects that Philadelphia received and the 22-year-old from Dallas, Texas is making a strong […]
Embed from Getty Images By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Phillies 4, Marlins 1 ❖ Attendance: 18,347 PHILADELPHIA— With scouts in attendance from a number of teams around the league to watch Jeremy Hellickson, the 28-year-old right-hander didn't disappoint. He went a season-high eight innings, allowing one run on five hits while striking out eight in […]