This Week in Flyers History: Week ending March 20

March 16, 2000: Bob Clarke snaps over questions regarding Eric Lindros' health Bob Clarke, the general manager of the Flyers, went "Bob Clarke" in an interview during the game against the Montreal Canadiens regarding the health of star Eric Lindros. 

Mike Watson  •  20 Mar 2016
Eagles developing a need at running back

Embed from Getty Images    As the Eagles focus begins to shift away from veteran players and free agency and turns more towards the draft, one of the team's most glaring needs has quietly become the running back position.  While Ryan Mathews and Darren Sproles remain on top of the depth chart and give the team […]

Denny Basens  •  20 Mar 2016
Phillies’ Klentak says team ‘has ears open’, but aren’t in ‘active’ OF trade talks

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Cedric Hunter anticipates a pitch in a Spring Training game against the Toronto Blue Jays (Photo: Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) Despite a report from ESPN's Jayson Stark earlier this week that suggested that the Philadelphia Phillies were 'definitely looking' for an outfielder, the team's general manager Matt Klentak did his best to downplay the talk […]

Tim Kelly  •  19 Mar 2016
Phillies-Blue Jays Spring Training game rained out

Embed from Getty Images   The Philadelphia Phillies and Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training game that was scheduled to take place this afternoon in Dunedin has been rained out, the team announced.  In addition, Jeremy Hellickson, who was scheduled to make his first big-league Spring Training since March 4th today, will pitch tomorrow afternoon against the […]

Tim Kelly  •  19 Mar 2016
Phillies give Hellickson the ball as they look to defeat Floyd, Blue Jays

Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jeremy Hellickson throws a pitch in his March 4th start against the Atlanta Braves (Photo: Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) DUNEDIN, Fla. — A day after scoring 15 runs in a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Philadelphia Phillies (12-5-2) will look to stay hot at the plate, as they take on the defending American League East […]

Tim Kelly  •  19 Mar 2016
Former Phillies’ starter Aaron Harang ‘not planning’ to pitch in 2016

Embed from Getty Images   ESPN's Jerry Crasnick says that Aaron Harang, who pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies during the 2015 season, doesn't intend to pitch in the league in 2016.   Aaron Harang not planning to pitch this season, but is leaving the door open in case he changes his mind. He turns 38 in […]

Tim Kelly  •  18 Mar 2016
Phillies’ Mackanin says Alfaro has ‘best arm he’s seen’

The Philadelphia Phillies announced that they optioned catching prospects Jorge Alfaro and Andrew Knapp this morning, with Knapp heading to minor league camp and Alfaro specifically being optioned to Double-A Reading.  On the same day that Alfaro was optioned, manager Pete Mackanin paid him a tremendous compliment.  Pete Mackanin on Jorge Alfaro, who was optioned […]

Tim Kelly  •  18 Mar 2016
Phillies down Pirates with huge offensive day from Ryan Howard, Maikel Franco

Your browser does not support iframes.  Final: Phillies 15, Pirates 12  ❖   CLEARWATER, Fla. — Friday's game looked like it was going to be a blowout in favor of the Pittsburgh Pirates.   After the Pirates got off to a five-run lead, the Phillies exploded for 15 runs over two innings as the Phillies […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  18 Mar 2016
Details of Eagles reported offer to the Titans for the 2015 2nd overall pick revealed

  Embed from Getty Images   A year ago, with the dust having settled from the whirlwind start of free agency for the Eagles, fans were captivated with Marcus Mariota fever. The multiple-month buildup to the 2015 NFL Draft was all about how Chip Kelly was going to orchestrate a trade to land him his prodigal quarterback who […]

Somers Price  •  18 Mar 2016