Bryce Harper’s “Not Elite” Shirt Sends a Clear Message as Phillies Prep for 2026

Lost in the holiday weekend was Bryce Harper’s new look. Via social media, the Phillies slugger showed he was back to work and getting ready for the 2026 season. Harper continues to sport his Super Troopers ’stache, but that wasn’t what caught fans’ attention. The former MVP was taking BP in a black t-shirt with […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Dec 2025
Eagles’ Path to the NFC No. 2 Seed Comes Down to One Final Week and a Key Decision

The Philadelphia Eagles have already checked off the most important box: an NFC East title and a guaranteed home playoff game. With one week remaining in the regular season, attention now turns to whether the Birds can climb to the No. 2 seed in the NFC and how aggressively they should pursue it. The path […]

Mike Lipinski  •  29 Dec 2025
Eagles Postgame Report: Birds Survive Bills For 11th Win

With the division locked down, the Eagles headed to yet another AFC playoff opponent with an outside chance of upgrading to the third seed in the NFC.

Paul Bowman  •  28 Dec 2025
ECHL Players Go on Strike December 26, Impacting Flyers Affiliate Reading Royals

On December 26, ECHL players officially went on strike, pausing all league play amid a breakdown in collective bargaining negotiations between the league and the Professional Hockey Players’ Association (PHPA). The work stoppage directly affects teams across the circuit, including the Reading Royals, the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers and a club positioned for […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  26 Dec 2025
NFL Pro Bowl: Five Eagles Make The Initial 2026 Rosters

The Eagles defense is well represented with young talent in the initial 2026 Pro Bowl roster for the NFC following a strong second half to the season.

Paul Bowman  •  23 Dec 2025
Eagles Postgame Report: Birds Rout Washington Late To Clinch Division

The Eagles were looking to lock up the NFC East when they took the Saturday game down in Washington DC for their first Commanders game of the year.

Paul Bowman  •  20 Dec 2025
Phillies Add Bullpen Arm Jonathan Bowlan

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for left-hander Matt Strahm, the team announced. Bowlan, 29, appeared in 34 games for the Royals in 2025, posting a 3.86 ERA over 44 1/3 innings. He struck out 46 hitters and was used primarily in a middle-relief role, […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Dec 2025
Phillies Acquire LHP Kyle Backhus from Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired left-handed pitcher Kyle Backhus from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu, the team announced Friday. The move increases Philly’s 40-man roster from 37 to 38. Backhus, 27, appeared in 32 games for Arizona last season, pitching 25.1 innings with a 4.62 ERA, 22 strikeouts, 2 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Dec 2025
Why the Phillies Traded Matt Strahm for Jonathan Bowlan

The Phillies sacrificed certainty for financial flexibility and they may not be done reshaping the bullpen. The Phillies trading Matt Strahm wasn’t about downgrading the bullpen, it was about changing its construction. In Jonathan Bowlan, the Phillies gets a pitcher who won’t dominate headlines but fits a role the team has quietly lacked: a durable, […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Dec 2025