Five key Flyers to Wearing Down Capitals Mentally in 1st Round

Embed from Getty Images   A collective cheer was heard through the Philadelphia region as the Philadelphia Flyers clinched a playoff spot on April 9 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Flyers are in the race for the Stanley Cup. In the first round of the playoffs, they are to face the top team in the conference, the […]

Denise Mroz  •  13 Apr 2016
Should the Eagles consider trading down?

Embed from Getty Images   The NFL Draft will present the Philadelphia Eagles with a number of different scenarios to improve their team.  While much of the focus has been on whether or not the team will trade up inside the top-five picks in the draft to select a quarterback, one option that hasn't been […]

Denny Basens  •  13 Apr 2016
Phillies AAA affiliate cannot catch a weather break so far in 2016

Zach Eflin has not pitched yet, thanks to rainouts (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) While the International League has been in action since the 7th of April, the IronPigs have managed to play just two games.  With field conditions unplayable in Syracuse and now rain in Rochester, the IronPigs find themselves scrambling to get their players live game […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  12 Apr 2016
Phillies food provider Aramark explains the absence of the Schmitter at Citizens Bank Park

When Citizens Bank Park opened this season for the Philadelphia installment of the "Futures" series, there was a noticeable empty station next to the Harry Kalas statue in the "Alley Grill" concession stand.  Next to Wayback Burger's was an empty stand that once housed The Schmitter, the signature sandwich of McNally's Tavern in Chestnut Hill. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  12 Apr 2016
Phillies Shed Payroll As They Start Rebuilding

Embed from Getty Images   After missing out of the playoffs for the past three seasons, the Philadelphia Phillies have decided to go into full rebuilding mode, which is why online betting predictions have them finishing with one of the worst records in MLB this season. Most of the players from the team that won […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  12 Apr 2016
(Video) Navy ‘leap frogs’ parachute into Citizens Bank Park

(MLB.com) The Philadelphia Phillies lost their home opener Monday, but those that attended the game were treated to quite the show.  Prior to the game, the Phillies honored late Flyers founder and chairman Ed Snider with a moment of silence. That moment of silence was followed by an impressive rendition of the national anthem by […]

Tim Kelly  •  12 Apr 2016
Phillies Mailbag: Ryan Howard, AAA call ups, and the Atlanta Braves

Embed from Getty Images   It is time once again for a Phillies 97.3 ESPN Monday Mailbag.  We take your questions every Monday and then we talk about them during the Sports Bash with Mike Gill on Tuesday afternoons at 2:30 p.m.   If you are not in South Jersey, you can listen online at 973espn.com. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  12 Apr 2016
Nola strong, but Phillies fall in home opener

Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, managing editor Final: Padres 4, Phillies 3  ❖  Attendance: 45,229 PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies opened their 2016 home slate of games with perhaps their most impressive pre-game in some time. The club honored the late Ed Snider with a moment of silence, while also giving wounded police officer […]

Tim Kelly  •  11 Apr 2016
Wounded officer throws out first pitch, proposes to girlfriend at Phillies home opener

As far as pre-game ceremonies for home-openers go, the Philadelphia Phillies hit their 2016 opener out of the park (sorry for the cliche).  Prior to the game, as usual, the team entered the stadium from the bullpen and then was formally introduced to the fans at Citizens Bank Park. Following that, the team held a […]

Tim Kelly  •  11 Apr 2016