Larry Bowa thinks J.P. Crawford could join Phillies mid-season

Embed from Getty Images   If there's anyone whose opinion should be valued about the shortstop position in Philadelphia, it's Larry Bowa. Bowa, who played for the Phillies from 1970-1981, was long considered the greatest shortstop in Phillies' history. Of course, he has since been surpassed by Jimmy Rollins, who Bowa both managed and coached […]

Tim Kelly  •  26 Jan 2016
Cole Hamels discusses end of Phillies’ tenure, pitching at Citizens Bank Park

Embed from Getty Images   Former Philadelphia Phillies' ace Cole Hamels joined Angelo Cataldi and the 94 WIP morning show Tuesday to promote an upcoming event for ''The Hamels Foundation'', which will take place in Philadelphia.  In between discussing the specifics of the event and talking about his first few months in Texas, Hamels also talked […]

Tim Kelly  •  26 Jan 2016
What should Ron Hextall do at the trade deadline?

Embed from Getty Images   It may seem hard to believe, but the NHL's trade deadline is right around the corner. As TSN's do-it-all Hockey Insider and future Flyerdelphia contributor Bob McKenzie pointed out on Monday, just five weeks separate us from the last day that trades can be made (Feb. 29, for the record).

Rob Riches  •  26 Jan 2016
Flyers-Bruins: By the Numbers

Bruins thwart Flyers comeback Embed from Getty Images    Game Story The Philadelphia Flyers had a few days off thanks to Winter Storm Jonas cancelling their Saturday night game, but they didn't come out with much jump in their legs against the Boston Bruins. Things started to go wrong after a relatively soft penalty on […]

Marc Naples  •  26 Jan 2016
Bardreau, Phantoms trap Bears in shootout

Photo: Nina Weiss/Flyerdelphia Monday night, the Lehigh Valley Phantoms traveled to Chocolate Town, USA to take on the Hershey Bears. The game was supposed to be played Saturday, but due to Winter Storm Jonas, the game was moved to Monday. Perhaps the extra rest paid off.  Cole Bardreau had two goals, including one shorthanded, and Taylor Leier had a goal and two assists. […]

Brent Baldwin  •  26 Jan 2016
Phillies agree to minor league deal with David Lough

Embed from Getty Images   The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a minor league deal with outfielder David Lough, they announced on their Twitter account this afternoon.  #Phillies have signed OF David Lough to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. — Phillies (@Phillies) January 25, 2016 Lough, 30, played […]

Tim Kelly  •  25 Jan 2016
Phillies miss top scout who signed Maikel Franco, now with Cleveland Indians

Embed from Getty Images   The Phillies have several prospects right now to credit to Koby Perez, who served as an international scout for the Phillies.   The biggest name of the list, which includes Hector Neris, Lisalverto Bonilla, and Domingo Santana, would be Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco.   Perez also signed the top […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  25 Jan 2016
Phillies nuggets: Team should consider signing Bobby Parnell

Embed from Getty Images   On the surface, the Philadelphia Phillies' off-season trade of closer Ken Giles for a package of younger pitchers makes quite a bit of sense. Giles, 25, should be a very good closer for years to come, but the Phillies are still a few years away from contending. So rather than […]

Tim Kelly  •  24 Jan 2016
This Week in Flyers History: Week ending January 24

January 20, 2004: Flyers trade Justin Williams, acquire Danny Markov  It was a trade made out of necessity. The Flyers blue line corps was a mess from injuries to top players Eric Desjardins, out with a fractured forearm, and Dennis Seidenberg, out with a fractured left leg. With other defenseman with expiring contracts at the […]

Mike Watson  •  24 Jan 2016