Former Phillies’ Starter Joe Blanton Signs With Dodgers

Embed from Getty Images   Former Philadelphia Phillies' starting pitcher Joe Blanton agreed to a one-year deal with Los Angeles Dodgers this evening, the team announced.    Today, the #Dodgers announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Joe Blanton to a one-year contract. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 19, 2016 This will be Blanton's second […]

Tim Kelly  •  19 Jan 2016
Just after ban is reaffirmed, the Reds will retire Pete Rose’s number and induct him into the Reds Hall of Fame

Embed from Getty Images   It was just over a month ago that Major League Baseball announced that Pete Rose would remain banned from Major League Baseball.   Yet, Rose is going to be honored in a very special way in a Major League Ballpark by a Major League franchise.  Rose's number will be officially retired in […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  19 Jan 2016
Phillies’ Top Prospect Nick Williams Explains Choosing Baseball Over Football

Embed from Getty Images   When the Philadelphia Phillies traded Cole Hamels to the Texas Rangers last July, they did so under the belief that they acquired a talent-infusing young package of players that would help them return to the success that they had previously had under Hamels.   One of those players is outfielding […]

Tim Kelly  •  19 Jan 2016
Eagles Expected to Name Jim Schwartz Defensive Coordinator

Embed from Getty Images   According to Jamie Apody of 6 ABC, former Detroit Lions head-coach Jim Schwartz is in Philadelphia and set to become the next Philadelphia Eagles' defensive coordinator.    #BREAKING Action News has learned Jim Schwartz has arrived in Philly. Expected to be named Defensive Coordinator pic.twitter.com/X87Tzt7gh2 — Jamie Apody (@JamieApody) January […]

Tim Kelly  •  18 Jan 2016
Report: Eagles to hire Frank Reich as OC, strongly considering Jim Schwartz for DC

Embed from Getty Images   Now that Doug Pederson's hiring has been made official, the Eagles are officially hard at work on hiring his coordinators. Two reports indicate the Eagles have filled both spots. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Eagles will hire Frank Reich as the offensive coordinator. According to Jamie Apody […]

Kevin Durso  •  18 Jan 2016
Did Jeremy Maclin take a shot at Chip Kelly?

Embed from Getty Images   Did a former Eagles receiver take another swipe at the former Eagles' coach? Jeremy Maclin was among former Eagles this weekend to speak on the reported (now confirmed) hiring of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Doug Pederson as Eagles' head-coach. Maclin's opinion holds quite a bit of weight because Pederson […]

Tim Kelly  •  18 Jan 2016
Phillies Not a Team Marcell Ozuna Was Reportedly Offered to

Embed from Getty Images   It doesn't appear the Phillies, or anyone, will be landing a slugger from a divisional rival.   Earlier this off-season, Cristian Moreno of ESPN Deportes reported that the Phillies 'had a lot of interest' in Miami Marlins' outfielder Marcell Ozuna, who reportedly had fallen out of favor with owner Jeffrey […]

Tim Kelly  •  18 Jan 2016
Dave Hakstol: Holding his own as Flyers hit mid-point of season

The hockey season is just past the midway with the Flyers playing their 43rd game of the season on Sunday night in Detroit and there are many teams drastically fighting for a position in the playoffs. The Flyers are a legitimate part of the competition, trailing a playoff spot by just two points. Dave Hakstol […]

Denise Mroz  •  18 Jan 2016
By the Numbers: Flyers get 2 points with rare shootout win

Game Story This game was thrown out of any normal rhythm early, as Ryan White threw a late, high hit on Tomas Jurco. This resulted in White getting tossed from the game, and giving the Detroit Red Wings an early five minute power play. The Wings had several shots, but overall it was a strong […]

Marc Naples  •  18 Jan 2016