Uncategorized
Embed from Getty Images It was around this time last year where Eagles fans were desperate for the team to figure out a way to trade up in the draft to select quarterback Marcus Mariota. The 18-spot jump proved to be an impossible feat, and the apple of Chip Kelly's eye landed in Tennessee. […]
Embed from Getty Images The Eagles have agreed to terms with veteran wide receiver Rueben Randle on a one-year deal. #Eagles and WR Rueben Randle agree to terms on a one-year contract. Welcome to Philadelphia!#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/CDfVv0cxya — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) March 23, 2016 Randle will turn 25 in May. The former 2nd round […]
Embed from Getty Images Cedric Hunter looks to continue making the case for the big league roster Starting Pitching Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (14-6) Houston Astros (12-8) RHP Charlie Morton RHP Michael Feliz (1-0, 8.53 ERA) (1-0, 0.90 ERA) Charlie Morton starts today for the Phillies, looking to improve on last week's results […]
Philadelphia Phillies' pitcher Jeremy Hellickson throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in a March 4th Spring Training game at Bright House Field. (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) Though he sprinkled in some walks, Jeremy Hellickson threw four scoreless innings in Sunday afternoon's win over the Houston Astros. That impressive start, it appears, clinched the 28-year-old getting his first Opening Day start. […]
Philadelphia Phillies' first-baseman Ryan Howard and outfielder Aaron Altherr during Spring Training 2016. (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) The days are quickly counting down to April 4th and the Phillies' roster is starting to take shape. In this week's installment of "Phillies must-reads", we discuss the depth, or lack-there-of, in the outfield, Ryan Howard, a perspective on Aaron Altherr's injury […]
Embed from Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles' owner Jeffrey Lurie addressed the media on Tuesday, and discussed some of his expectations for the 2016 season. Lurie made it clear that he doesn't expect the coming campaign to be a rebuilding effort. Rather, he believes the Eagles should very much be contending for the NFC East […]
Embed from Getty Images After three seasons under Chip Kelly, the Philadelphia Eagles decided to hit the reset button and start over, which has significantly lowered their NFL online sportsbook odds of making the playoffs next season. The Eagles appear to be fine with the low expectations they have going into next season, as they […]
Philadelphia Phillies' outfielder Aaron Altherr swings in a game at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, Spring Training home of the Toronto Blue Jays. (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) For the first time since his March 9th surgery on his torn sheath around his wrist tendon, Philadelphia Phillies' outfielder Aaron Altherr spoke to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki about his outlook on […]
Embed from Getty Images As the Philadelphia Eagles attempt to rid themselves of everything Chip Kelly, or so it seems, the Philadelphia Phillies released former general manager Ruben Amaro's nephew this afternoon. Phillies have released Andrew Amaro, nephew of the the former GM. He was a 35th round pick last year #phillies — Mike […]
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard and third-baseman Maikel Franco during Spring Training 2016. (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) During the 2015 season, MLB.com used a program called "Statcast" that measured every hitter in the major leagues to determine what players made contact with the ball the most times in a way that they considered to be 'extremely likely' […]
