Articles by Tim Kelly (1038)
Embed from Getty Images It's a fairly uncontroversial sentiment to suggest that of the past three seasons of Sam Hinkie's plan, the 2015-16 Philadelphia 76ers campaign has been the most difficult to watch. With five games left in the season, the Sixers need one more win to avoid tying the 1972-73 Sixers for the […]
Embed from Getty Images One of the most interesting parts about the beginning of each Philadelphia Phillies season usually relates to trying to understand what any patches on their uniforms — which almost always relate to the death of someone connected to the organization, mean. Fortunately, the Phillies don't have any patches on their […]
Embed from Getty Images It's a fairly big news day for former Philadelphia athletes from the Newport News, Virginia area. This morning, former Philadelphia 76ers star Allen Iverson was named as an inductee to the 2016 Basketball Hall of Fame class. Iverson, who was a star quarterback in high school, isn't as famous for […]
Embed from Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies won 63 games in 2015, which was the worst record in the league and earned them the No. 1 pick in this summer's draft. Last season wasn't a complete lost cause however, as the team replenished their farm system with the July trade of Cole Hamels, and […]
Embed from Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies traded right-handed pitcher Chris Leroux to the Toronto Blue Jays Sunday, the Blue Jays announced on Twitter. The Blue Jays have acquired Canadian minor league RHP Chris Leroux from the Phillies for cash considerations. Scheduled to join Buffalo. — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) April 3, 2016 Zach […]
Former All-Star Andrew Bailey will begin the season in the Phillies minor league system. (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) The Philadelphia Phillies haven't yet released their full major league Opening Day roster, but they may have finalized their minor league roster today, which gives you an idea of some of the directions that the team is leaning in. Baseball […]
Embed from Getty Images Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez was supposed to be the first signing that signaled that the Philadelphia Phillies had joined the 21st century in terms of being able to nab international talent. Instead, the Cuban pitcher turned out to be a classic example of why international signings are often viewed as high-risk, […]
Embed from Getty Images The torch has been passed. Well, sort of. It took Ryne Sandberg's unfavorable tenure in between, but the Philadelphia Phillies winningest manager of all-time, Charlie Manuel, is very high on the club's current managerial situation. Manuel joined Glen Macnow and Ike Reese on SportsRadio 94 WIP earlier this week, and praised […]
Embed from Getty Images Two former Philadelphia Phillies' futures have become clear within the last 24 hours. The Atlanta Braves announced that Jeff Francoeur, who spent the 2015 season with the Phillies, made their club after batting over .320 on a minor league deal this spring.
Embed from Getty Images The Chicago White Sox announced this afternoon that long-time Philadelphia Phillies' shortstop Jimmy Rollins made their Opening Day roster. #WhiteSox announce three roster moves: pic.twitter.com/LY97nNkmHV — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 30, 2016