“LOL”: The Latest MLB Proposal to Players to Return to Play

Major League Baseball offered their latest proposal to players to resume baseball, one that prompted Andrew McCutchen to laugh out loud.

Sports Talk Philly  •  08 Jun 2020
Phillies: Dick “Crash” Allen’s HOF Chances in 2020

This article covers known and unknown details regarding Dick Allen and his career, plus it also compares his offense to today’s top superstar with the overall analytical stat preferred by baseball men.

Tal Venada  •  08 Jun 2020
E60’s “Imperfect” Sheds Light on Issues Faced By Athletes Like Roy Halladay, Brandon Brooks

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Paul Bowman  •  05 Jun 2020
NHL’s Return to Play Plan is Great, MLB Owners… Not so much!

Gary Bettman spoke to the media about the NHL’s Return to Play Plan and I am very impressed with their idea. It’s not the most perfect concept in the world as it is a little gimmicky at times, but ultimately, I think it will work!
It actually gives an advantage to the Philadelphia Flyers so hey, why complain? I also compare the NHL’s idea to the disgusting proposal by the MLB owners. STOP BEATING AROUND THE BUSH!!!

Hunter Brody  •  27 May 2020
82 Games? Here’s How the Phillies Fared in 2019 After 82

The Phillies would have been a playoff-bound team had 2019 ended after 82 games.

Sports Talk Philly  •  26 May 2020
Podcast: Former Phillies Slugger Dick Allen and his Hall of Fame Merit, Chances

Matt Albertson, Mitch Nathanson, and Paul Bowman discuss Dick Allen’s Hall of Fame merit and the chances he will be elected.  Nathanson is author of God Almighty Hisself: The Life and Legacy of Dick Allen, published by the University of Pennsylvania Press.

Sports Talk Philly  •  26 May 2020
Phillies Reportedly Will Train in Philadelphia for Resumed Season

According to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia, the Phillies could begin “Spring Training II” in South Philadelphia.

Sports Talk Philly  •  22 May 2020
WE SHOULD APPLAUD BASEBALL’S ATTEMPT TO RETURN, NOT CONDEMN IT

Embed from Getty Images By Mitch Nathanson, Historical Columnist  Until a few days ago I was on the other side.  Baseball — and basketball, football, hockey, whatever – ought to remain on the sidelines and not jump the queue.  Sure, I missed the games but why should professional sports return now and receive the benefits […]

Mitch Nathanson  •  17 May 2020
MLB Owners Approve Plan to Play, Pending MLBPA Approval

Major League Baseball owners have approved a plan to resume Major League Baseball in July, pending Major League Baseball Players Association approval.

Sports Talk Philly  •  11 May 2020