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Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor Prior to Wednesday, no team in the league had been publicly connected to Philadelphia Phillies closer Jeanmar Gomez. Today, three teams have been connected, as part of three separate reports. ESPN's Jerry Crasnick reported this morning that the San Francisco Giants were scouting […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor The trade market for two Philadelphia Phillies arms appears to be heating up. Various reports have indicated that the Miami Marlins are interested in starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson, who will pitch against them tonight. In addition to that report, the market for closer […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Oswalt reportedly has agreed to play with a group of former MLB players in the 2016 National Baseball Congress World Series.
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly Editor PHILADELPHIA — Despite Aaron Nola, at least in terms of runs allowed, out-dueling Jose Fernandez Monday night, Jeanmar Gomez and the Philadelphia Phillies bullpen were not able to hold off a Miami Marlins late-inning rally to preserve a win. With over 10 days […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor While Ryan Howard's final season with the Philadelphia Phillies has mostly been a struggle, catcher Carlos Ruiz's has been a quiet going out. The 37-year-old, whose $4.5 million club-option for 2017 is a near lock to be declined, is batting .240 with three […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly Editor Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick remains unsigned in free-agency, though the 36-year-old remains an interesting talking point in NFL circles. Case in point: Bleacher Report released a documentary entitled "Vick" this month that features a look at Vick's childhood, college career, time […]
Embed from Getty Images While some wondered if the Boston Red Sox' acquisition of Drew Pomeranz would at least lessen their involvement in Jeremy Hellickson sweepstakes, one other team appears to be emerging as a serious suitor for the 29-year-old. According to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro, the Miami Marlins are interested in Hellickson: the #Marlins […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor When the Boston Red Sox acquired Drew Pomeranz from the San Diego Padres yesterday, it didn't hurt the market for Philadelphia Phillies starter Jeremy Hellickson at all. Pomeranz's value was always going to be higher than Hellickson's. He's having a better season, he's two […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor The Philadelphia Phillies only had one player selected to this week's MLB All-Star game, though the excitement surrounding the team seems to be as high as it has been in the past few seasons. Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia says that ratings for the Phillies' games, and […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor The Phillies added three veteran minor league free agents with closing experience this offseason hoping that perhaps one or two of them could make a difference on the Major League roster. Andrew Bailey made the Phillies early this season and has performed pretty reliably […]