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Seven Phillies’ prospects ranked in MLB Pipeline’s top 100

Embed from Getty Images   Perhaps one of the most exciting parts about the upcoming Philadelphia Phillies' 2016 season is that while the team is expected to be one of the worst in terms of wins and losses, there seems to be a clear path for the future for the first time in about half […]

Tim Kelly  •  29 Jan 2016
Eagles ‘loved’ Bill O’Brien, ‘either or’ between him and Chip Kelly in 2013, per report

Embed from Getty Images   The Philadelphia Eagles completed extensions this week with Zach Ertz, Brent Celek and Lane Johnson, with one reportedly on the horizon for Fletcher Cox, which firmly seemed to move them into the next era of Eagles' football. Whether the face of this era will be Howie Roseman, Doug Pederson or […]

Tim Kelly  •  29 Jan 2016
What does Lane Johnson’s extension mean for Jason Peters?

Embed from Getty Images   The Philadelphia Eagles announced a five-year extension for right-tackle Lane Johnson this morning, one that guarantees him $35.5 million. The deal essentially rips up the final season of his rookie year, allowing the Eagles to split the money between 2016 and what would have been an option year in 2017. […]

Tim Kelly  •  29 Jan 2016
Phillies’ J.P. Crawford rated second-best minor league shortstop

Embed from Getty Images   Earlier this week, Philadelphia Phillies' bench-coach and wall of fame shortstop Larry Bowa suggested in an appearance on CSN Philly's Breakfast on Broad that he wouldn't be surprised if top prospect J.P. Crawford joined the team at some point this summer.  MLB Pipeline rounded out their top 10 prospects at […]

Tim Kelly  •  29 Jan 2016
Fletcher Cox says he wants to play for Eagles for ‘long-haul’

Embed from Getty Images   Philadelphia Eagles' star defensive-lineman Fletcher Cox won't be a free-agent for another year, but his eventual free-agency has been a talking point for over a season now.  The former first-round pick was a second-team All-Pro for the second consecutive season in 2015, and will play in his first Pro-Bowl this […]

Tim Kelly  •  28 Jan 2016
Report: Howie Roseman ‘extra glad to be back in the saddle’

Embed from Getty Images   There have been quite a few articles written this week about how the Philadelphia Eagles' extension of Zach Ertz — mixed with other core players who reportedly having extensions looming — gives the impression that vice president of football operations Howie Roseman is back in charge of personnel.  As we […]

Tim Kelly  •  28 Jan 2016
Phillies to get new Spring Training/alternate jersey

This morning, per sportslogos.net, the MLB and partners Majestic and New Era introduced some updated spring training jerseys. Here's a look at all of the ones from the National League East, including a new look from the Philadelphia Phillies.  The writing is different, but the jersey as a whole doesn't look much different than this […]

Tim Kelly  •  28 Jan 2016
Eagles’ Doug Pederson says Sam Bradford would ‘love’ to be back

Embed from Getty Images   This week, the Philadelphia Eagles have agreed to contract extensions with both of their top tight-ends — Zach Ertz and Brent Celek — and multiple reports have suggested that others are on the way.  The decision that will define this off-season will be whether the team elects to bring back […]

Tim Kelly  •  27 Jan 2016
Phillies rumors: Cliff Lee ‘expected’ to throw for teams before spring training

Embed from Getty Images   While teams reportedly feel in the dark about former Philadelphia Phillies' ace Cliff Lee's intentions and capabilities for the 2016 season, that may soon change.  According to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro, Lee is among a pair of former Cy Young winners that are expected to pitch in front of scouts before Spring Training […]

Tim Kelly  •  27 Jan 2016
New Phillies’ pitcher Brett Oberholtzer went to 2008 World Series parade while in Braves’ organization

Embed from Getty Images   Whenever a player gets traded to a team that their hometown's location suggests they should have rooted for growing up, the player discusses how excited they are about getting a chance to play for the team they grew up supporting. Often times, the player is just saying that because they […]

Tim Kelly  •  27 Jan 2016