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Flyers-Islanders: Game 75 Preview

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The Flyers remained alive in the playoff race with a win in Chicago on Thursday that moved them to within five points of a playoff spot. They will have a chance to cut that to three before the scoreboard watching begins on Saturday night.

The Flyers host the Islanders in a Saturday matinee and another game where their own result matters first before turning to watch the rest of the playoff hopefuls take the ice on Saturday night.

Game time is at 1 p.m.

Hart, Flyers Stay Alive with Win in Chicago

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

The Flyers had the final 20 minutes to somehow pull out a victory on the Chicago Blackhawks with their playoff hopes completely on the line. Their two hottest players chipped in with clutch goals and their rookie sensation of a goalie stole another win.

Carter Hart made 40 saves and made James van Riemsdyk's goal with 10:10 left in the period stand up in a 3-1 Flyers win over the Blackhawks on Thursday night.

Phillies Make Roster Cuts with 7 Days Until Opening Day

Dylan Cozens showed some power this Spring, but is heading to the minor leagues (Frank Klose/Sports Talk Philly)

By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor

With the 2019 regular season just one week away, the Philadelphia Phillies have nearly finalized their 25-man roster.

On Thursday, the club released six non-roster invitee players — southpaws Edward Paredes and Jeremy Bleich, infielders Trevor Plouffe, Gregorio Petit and Andrew Romine, and catcher Drew Butera — as well as optioned three 40-man roster members to Triple-A Lehigh Valley — RHP Drew Anderson, LHP James Pazos and OF Dylan Cozens.

In addition, non-roster invitee OF Adam Haseley was sent to minor-league camp on Thursday, while OF Shane Robinson, OF Lane Adams, INF Phil Gosselin, INF Gift Ngoepe and C Matt McBride will be sent on Tuesday.

Cozens was among the players cut who showed the most promise this spring, slugging four home runs with a .941 OPS over 43 plate appearances.

Now, only three non-roster invitees are left standing for Opening Day roster contention: RHP Josh Martin, catcher Rob Brantly, and infielder Sean Rodriguez.

Flyers-Blackhawks: Game 74 Preview

(Photo: Kate Frese)

By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

Time is running out on the Flyers with just nine games remaining on the schedule. Tuesday's loss to Montreal was quite possibly the knockout blow to their playoff hopes.

Any hint of what remains of those hopes rests on the next game in front of the team. That comes on Thursday night against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Game time is at 8:30 p.m.

Eagles Sign Vinny Curry to One-Year Deal

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By Paul Bowman, Sports Talk Philly Editor

A bit over a month ago, the Buccaneers released Vinny Curry.

Earlier this week, it was reported that the Eagles had made an offer to the veteran.

On Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reported that a one-year deal between Curry and the Eagles was done.

Flyers Will Open 2019-20 Season Against Blackhawks in Prague

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By Kevin Durso, Sports Talk Philly editor 

A few weeks ago, reports surfaced that the Flyers would be starting the 2019-20 season overseas in Europe as part of the NHL’s Global Series.

On Thursday, the NHL officially announced that the Flyers will face the Chicago Blackhawks to open the 2019-20 season in Prague, Czech Republic. The Flyers face the Blackhawks on Thursday night at United Center.

Eagles Have Made an Offer to Vinny Curry

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By Paul Bowman, Sports Talk Philly Editor

A bit over a month ago, the Buccaneers released Vinny Curry.

Many Eagles fans thought that bringing the veteran back would be a good idea. Apparently, Howie Roseman and the front office agree.

Geoff Mosher mentioned on his Inside the Birds Podcast that the Eagles have an offer on the table for Vinny Curry.

Bobby Abreu Selected as 2019 Phillies Wall of Fame Inductee

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By Paul Bowman, Sports Talk Philly Editor

The Philadelphia Phillies Wall of Fame has enshrined 40 members from the franchise’s history as well as 25 members of the Philadelphia Athletics franchise .

The most recent additions were those of the late Roy Halladay and Pat Gillick last summer.

The Phillies will officially enshrine a 41st Phillie to the wall in 2019 as the team announced that outfielder Bobby Abreu will be the addition for 2019.

Phillies' Harper, Hoskins, Nola, Realmuto Featured on New Sports Illustrated Cover

By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor

The Bryce Harper effect continues.

Sports Illustrated has featured Phillies stars Harper, Rhys Hoskins, Aaron Nola and J.T. Realmuto on one of its special MLB Preview magazine releases, ahead of next week's Opening Day opposite the Atlanta Braves at Citizens Bank Park.

Joining the Phillies are the Minnesota Twins, New York Mets and San Diego Padres, also featured as the "Top Turnaround Teams of 2019." The Phillies' cover states, "Loved in Philly, Feared Everywhere Else."

This is one of the recent, if not only, cover release featuring Phillies stars since the famous 2011 release with Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee, Roy Oswalt, Cole Hamels and Joe Blanton.

2 Phillies to Begin Season on Injured List

Phillies outfielder Roman Quinn on the on-deck circle opposite the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park in Port Charlotte, Florida, on Friday, February 22, 2019. Quinn is currently one of two Phillies players expected to open the season on the injured list (Frank Klose/SportsTalkPhilly.com).

By Matt Rappa, Sports Talk Philly editor

With their spring training game rained out on Tuesday, the Philadelphia Phillies shed light as to what their Opening Day roster makeup just may look like.

Two players, outfielder Roman Quinn and right-handed reliever Tommy Hunter, will begin the 2019 season on the newly renamed 10-day injured list.