Articles by Tim Kelly (1038)
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor Former Philadelphia Phillies ace Cole Hamels is in the midst of 9-1 campaign for the Texas Rangers, who have the American League's best record at 51-28, but Hamels stopped after his win over the New York Yankees earlier this week to discuss a variety of topics […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Mark Appel had season-ending surgery on his elbow Wednesday, according to Philly.com's Matt Gelb. Mark Appel had surgery today to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. His season is over. Expected to be ready for spring training. — Matt […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Editorial Assistant Over the past two seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles black-on-black jerseys have become a sign that the team is playing a meaningful prime-time game. Though the jerseys may not age well, in 2016, the jerseys unquestionably fall under the category of "fresh," and when coupled with […]
By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor With just over a month until the MLB's non-waiver trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies rumor-mill may be beginning to spin. According to Ryan Lawrence of Philly Voice, the Phillies top scout, Charley Kerfeld, is scouting this evening's New York Yankees-Texas Rangers matchup. Phillies special assistant to GM/top scout Charley Kerfeld at […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor The Philadelphia Phillies are going to enter the 2016 All-Star break with one of the worst records in the National League, though the belief in league circles appears to be that the team has one of the league's brightest futures. Both MLB.com's Todd Zolecki and […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor By default, the Philadelphia Phillies will have a representative at July 12's MLB All-Star Game in San Diego, though it's fair to wonder if they deserve one. Beyond being the third worst team in the National League, the Phillies lack a player that deserves to represent […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor Though it's been rather disappointing that Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vince Velasquez has only pitched more than six innings one time this season — his April 14 complete-game shutout, his lower innings totals may actually work to the Phillies benefit in 2016. Velasquez has yet […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is already a member of the team's Wall of Fame, and Thursday night he added another accomplishment to his belt. Manuel was announced as a November inductee into the Philadelphia sports Wall of Fame Thursday evening, though Philly.com's Adam Hermann […]
By: Tim Kelly, Editorial Assistant With the 26th overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, the Philadelphia 76ers selected 18-year-old guard Furkan Korkmaz, who played for Anadolu Efes. Draft Express had this breakdown of the No. 26 overall pick: Doing most of his damage in spot up situations, Korkmaz may lack strength and a degree of […]
(Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor Last week, Philadelphia Phillies prospect Roman Quinn, currently with the Double A Reading Fightin' Phils, was placed on the seven-day disabled list with an oblique injury. At the time, his injury recovery seemed to lack a timetable. Mike Drago of the Reading Eagle updated Quinn's injury recovery today, […]