Jeff Francoeur: Not worth the Phillies trading?

  View image | gettyimages.com I will be the first to admit that I was bothered when outfielder Jeff Francoeur made the Phillies Opening Day roster.  I did not feel that that his Spring Training performance merited a roster spot, especially when there were young players to play.  I now think that I was wrong. […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  20 Jul 2015
5 bold predictions for Eagles 2015 season

  View image | gettyimages.com Five bold predictions for the Philadelphia Eagles in 2015. Sam Bradford becomes Eagles first 4,000 yard passer in franchise history - It’s a bit curious to think that the Eagles have never had a 4,000 yard passer. A team who has played with Donovan McNabb and Randall Cunningham, some would think […]

Thad Brown  •  19 Jul 2015
Jeff Francoeur walks Phillies off to complete the sweep of the Marlins

Wikipedia Commons Final: Phillies 8, Marlins 7 WP: Neris (1-0) LP: Ramos (0-2)  Philadelphia, PA- Phillies (32-62) started the second half with two wins out of the box over the Marlins (38-54). The Phillies sent Cole Hamels to the hill with scouts coming from all over to watch what could be his last start in […]

Andrew Shipotofsky  •  19 Jul 2015
Could Yasiel Puig headline a Phillies-Dodgers Cole Hamels trade?

"20140919 Yasiel Puig at bat (3)" by TonyTheTiger – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. The Phillies continue to look at various trade scenarios surrounding starter Cole Hamels.  The Los Angeles Dodgers remain an interesting possibility.  With Zack Greinke almost certain to opt out of his contract at season's end, the […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  19 Jul 2015
Prediction Time 1: Philadelphia Eagles vs. the NFC South

  Nearly seven months ago, in a 2014 Philadelphia Eagles season review, I wrote the following words: The Eagles lost games this year b/c the talent on the field wasn't up to the task against more talented units. Is there any doubt that the Eagles have less talent on their roster, top-to-bottom, than San Francisco, […]

Michael Coggin  •  19 Jul 2015
Hamels looks to lead the Phillies to a sweep of Miami

With less than two weeks until the non-waiver trade deadline, the coveted Cole Hamels looks to continue the Phillies' strong start to the second half. Starting Pitching Matchup: Miami Marlins (38-53) Philadelphia Phillies (31-62) RHP Dan Haren LHP Cole Hamels (7-5, 3.24 ERA) (5-7, 3.63) As the first series of the second half concludes, the […]

Account Deleted  •  19 Jul 2015
Early offense helps Phillies hold off Fish

  View image | gettyimages.com   Final: Phillies 3, Marlins 1 WP: Chad Billingsley (2-3, 5.84)  LP: Tom Koehler (7-5, 3.40) SV: Jonathan Papelbon (15) Philadelphia, PA- With a second straight win, the Phillies continue their unprecedented second-half charge up the NL East standings, just 20 games back of the division-leading Nationals! Okay, so maybe […]

Theo DeRosa  •  18 Jul 2015
Phillies could be stepping up efforts to trade Cole Hamels, becoming more reasonable in demands

  View image | gettyimages.com After a trade deadline and an offseason of inactivity, the Phillies might finally be stepping up their efforts to trade ace Cole Hamels.  For a Phillies team that is desperate for an infusion of young talent, trading Hamels is their best opportunity to get some.  Plus, as we saw with […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  18 Jul 2015
Report: Sixers sign Scottie Wilbekin to Four Year Deal

View image | gettyimages.com    Patrick Causey, on Twitter @PhillySportsPMC The Philadelphia 76ers have reportedly agreed to terms with sweet shooting guard Scottie Wilbekin:   Philadelphia has agreed to a four-year deal with summer guard Scottie Wilbekin, league sources tell RealGM. Wilbekin opts out in Australia. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 18, 2015 Wilbekin played […]

Patrick Causey  •  18 Jul 2015