Phillies nuggets: Club should watch Tim Lincecum throw Friday

Embed from Getty Images   By: Tim Kelly, managing editor Jon Heyman of the MLB Network says that on Friday afternoon two-time Cy Young award-winner Tim Lincecum will hold a showcase for interested teams to scout him. Heyman and other outlets have suggested that more than half the league will be at the showcase.  To this […]

Tim Kelly  •  04 May 2016
Phillies must-reads: A clash between analytics and instinct

Embed from Getty Images   In this edition of Phillies must-reads, the Philadelphia Phillies hot start and organizational mindset are examined. Let's take a look at some of the best articles pertaining to the Phillies for this week.  Phillies trying to balance data and instincts – Philly.com The new, more analytical members of the Phillies organization […]

George Gouvas  •  03 May 2016
Phillies Monday Mailbag: hot start, Rhys Hoskins, trade deadline

Phillies prospect Rhys Hoskins chats with first baseman Emmanuel Burriss during the Futures Game in Reading (Philliedelphia/Frank Klose) It's time once again for the weekly Phillies mailbag.  We answer your questions and talk about them Tuesday afternoon on The Sports Bash With Mike Gill on 97.3 ESPN Atlantic City.  You can listen online at 973espn.com. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  02 May 2016
Phillies’ potential No. 1 pick Groome thrives in return

Potential No. 1 overall pick Jason Groome  speaks to reporters after his start on Saturday, April 29th. (T.J. Hunt/PBR New Jersey) The Philadelphia Phillies are in the midst of a six-game winning streak, which is especially encouraging when you consider that the team still has one of the game's better farm systems and owns the No. […]

Tim Kelly  •  02 May 2016
How the Eagles draft picks fit into their plans

Embed from Getty Images   The NFL Draft is the most crucial part of the offseason for any team in the league hoping to achieve sustained success. Carson Wentz will forever be considered the deciding factor as to whether the Eagles did a good job this weekend, but the rest of the later round picks […]

Tucker Bagley  •  02 May 2016
2016 NFL Draft: Reviewing the Eagles Draft Weekend

Embed from Getty Images   The 2016 NFL Draft is in the books, and with its passing, the time for major additions to rosters have come and gone.  The Philadelphia Eagles attacked the draft with one goal in mind: find the next franchise quarterback. With the trade up to the second pick in the draft, […]

Denny Basens  •  01 May 2016
Eagles scouting report: 251st overall pick linebacker Joe Walker

  Embed from Getty Images   The Eagles wrapped up their 2016 NFL Draft in ironic fashion, drafting linebacker and former Oregon Duck Joe Walker with the 251st overall pick. The Walker selection made it an even split for the Eagles with their eight draft picks (four on offense, four on defense). Whether or not the […]

Somers Price  •  30 Apr 2016
Eagles scouting report: 240th overall pick defensive end Alex McCalister

  Embed from Getty Images   The Eagles continued their run on defensive players with the 240th overall pick in the draft Saturday by taking former Florida Gator Alex McCalister. McCalister projects as a true 4-3 defensive end, catering towards Jim Schwartz's attacking defensive line scheme. There's no doubt that Mccalister is raw and needs to build […]

Somers Price  •  30 Apr 2016
Eagles select Oregon LB Joe Walker with the 251st overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft

  Embed from Getty Images   With the 251st overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Eagles selected Oregon linebacker Joe Walker. Walker is the team's final pick in this year's draft. It was also the 4th straight defensive player they took after prioritizing the offensive side of the ball with their first four picks. […]

Somers Price  •  30 Apr 2016