Papelbon Makes First Appearance in Phillies Loss to Jays

This afternoon, the Phillies (1-3-1) were looking to snap a two-game losing streak against the Blue Jays (3-2). Jerome Williams took the hill for the second time this spring while veteran starter Mark Buehrle was making his debut. Williams looked good in his start, surrendering one run on two hits in three innings. Most notably […]

Brandon Apter  •  07 Mar 2015
Yu Darvish considering Tommy John surgery; Could Cole Hamels, Cliff Lee be on the move?

  View image | gettyimages.com The "Cole Hamels Trade Rumor" horse has been beaten to death twice this offseason, but a recent development in the Texas Rangers camp may open up the proverbial floodgates for a move. A report from the Associated Press on ESPN.com indicates that Yu Darvish, the ace of the Texas Rangers […]

Andrew Gillen  •  07 Mar 2015
Between the Pipes-03/07/15: Flyers face Bruins in huge afternoon tilt; Reese out as goalie coach

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage. Afternoon delight The Flyers travel to Boston for a huge showdown with the Bruins: [Philly.com-Marc Narducci] [Courier Post Online-Dave Isaac] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio]  Reese out as goalie coach Jeff Reese and the Flyers have parted ways: [Philly.com-Frank Seravalli] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio] […]

Dain Stiles  •  07 Mar 2015
Jerome Williams takes to the mound against Toronto on Roy Halladay Bobblehead Giveaway Day, Part II

  View image | gettyimages.com Jerome Williams will make his second appearance of this young Grapefruit League season. Thus far, he has seen two innings of work, allowing just one hit and striking out a single batter. The Phillies (1-2-1) are in Clearwater for today's afternoon ballgame, as the Toronto Blue Jays (2-2) will be […]

Andrew Gillen  •  07 Mar 2015
Legal Tampering Period Opens Tomorrow: A Free Agency Primer

  View image | gettyimages.com The legal tampering period begins today, which was implemented by the NFL to put a stop to the rampant tampering that went on before the start of free agency. In year's past, teams would reach an agreement in principle with free agents before free agency even started. However, that did […]

Patrick Causey  •  07 Mar 2015
Game 66 Preview: Make or break in Beantown

Photo Courtesy of Kate Frese For weeks, all hockey eyes throughout the Delaware Valley were focused on two teams — the Flyers, naturally, and the Boston Bruins. The Flyers had been trying to chase down the Bruins for the Eastern Conference's final playoff seed, but hadn't been able to manage a tie. They now have […]

Rob Riches  •  07 Mar 2015
Noel and Robinson double-double, but the Sixers fall to the Jazz: Game Recap 3/6

  Coming off an outstanding performance on Wednesday night against Russell Westbrook and the Thunder, the Sixers fell to the Utah Jazz tonight 89-83. The Sixers led by one at the break, but couldn’t seem to keep the momentum going in the second half. The offense became stagnant at times, but especially in the 3rd […]

JR Reynolds  •  06 Mar 2015
Former Phillies Minor Leaguer Jim Murphy: “I’m Done Playing”

Photo: Philliedelphia/Andrew Gillen Jim Murphy, the seven-year Phillies minor leaguer, is "done playing" baseball at the age of 29. Jay Floyd of PhoulBallz.com caught up with the first baseman of the 2014 Iron Pigs, and Murphy shed some light on his decision. "I didn't get a spring training invite from (a major league affiliate)," Murphy […]

Andrew Gillen  •  06 Mar 2015
The Eraser Vs. The Stifle Tower As Sixers Face Jazz

 If you are looking for a block party, I believe there might be one tonight down by Broad St and Pattison Ave. Thats because the Sixers and Nerlens "The Eraser" Noel take on the somewhat-surging Utah Jazz tonight and their 2nd year defensive phenom Rudy "The Stifle Tower" Gobert. The young Frenchman is averaging 20 […]

Rob Bauer  •  06 Mar 2015