Franklin Is Alright By Me, Now Lets Move on.

The Sixers ended the suspense today, announcing the arrival of their new mascot Franklin the dog. He is descended from some famous lineage of Philadelphia blue dogs or something. He’s a dog, he dunks, he’s blue, and he can bust a move. Let’s talk mascots for a second. Obviously the Phillie Phanatic is the best […]

Rob Bauer  •  11 Feb 2015
Between the Pipes-02/10/15-Flyers face Habs tonight; goalie situation up in the air

Welcome to Between the Pipes, a look at the Philadelphia Flyers and the NHL through linkage.   Next man up With  Steve Mason out, Anthony Stolarz has been called up from Lehigh Valley and Ray Emery looks to be the workhorse for the foreseeable future: [Philly.com-Frank Seravalli] [Courier Post Online.com-Dave Isaac] [CSNPhilly.com-Tim Panaccio] Game preview […]

Dain Stiles  •  10 Feb 2015
Hey, It’s Franklin: Sixers Unveil New Mascot at the Franklin Institute

(Photo: @SixersFranklin) Tuesday afternoon at the Franklin Institute, the third mascot in team history, fittingly named "Franklin", was unveiled to onlooking Sixers fans. Christian Cosby, in-arena host of the Sixers, led the event's festivities. Even the Phillie Phanatic was in attendance to welcome the newest mascot to the city. Best in show. https://t.co/H0pvRvV6hI — Franklin […]

Matt Rappa  •  10 Feb 2015
Short on depth, Phillies could add shortstop or catcher during Spring Training

Cameron Rupp could be the Phillies backup backstop in 2015 This offseason the Phillies subtracted their starting shortstop in Jimmy Rollins and backup catcher in Wil Nieves.  Rollins was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers and Nieves signed with the San Diego Padres.   Neither player has really been replaced; the Phillies have made no […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  10 Feb 2015
Keeping young Phillies prospects away from veteran poison is a good idea

View image | gettyimages.com Four days ago on 97.3 ESPN out of Atlantic City, New Jersey, ESPN analysis Keith Law was a guest of the Mike Gill show and provided a variety of perspectives from Phillies trade candidates to ownership to the Phillies' young budding stars in the minor leagues.   One topic that caught […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  10 Feb 2015
Sixers’ 27 TOs Undermine Solid Defensive Effort in 89-84 Loss to Warriors

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Alright, lets just get this ridiculousness out of the way first. Sam Hinkie was actually being interviewed by Malik and Zu when that occurred, to which he remarked, “That is not part of our player development plan.” WELL IT SHOULD BE. The last time I started a […]

Rob Bauer  •  09 Feb 2015
Cesar Jimenez clears waivers; Phillies retain his contract

The 2015 Phillies offseason has not shown much of the Phillies taking advantage of their large financial ability.   But the Phillies figured out a way to keep some depth around, and it came as a result of their advantage financially.  Retaining Cesar Jimenez is something that will help the Phillies as the season moves […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  09 Feb 2015
Sixers set to unveil mascot “Franklin” tomorrow

The Sixers long search to replace Hip-Hop as mascot was set to come to an end tomorrow. The team has a “mascot unveiling” ceremony scheduled at the Franklin Institute at 1 p.m. Tuesday afternoon. However, fans got a sneak preview on what creature the mascot will be, as well as his name. According to Grantland’s […]

Mike Angelina  •  09 Feb 2015
James Shields heads to San Diego; Cole Hamels deal hedges on Blake Swihart

  View image | gettyimages.com Free agent pitcher James Shields finally agreed to a deal today, according to ESPN, after a long offseason.  The signing will be the largest deal in the San Diego Padres' history.   The deal seemingly sets up San Diego for their best shot at a playoff run since 2006, the last time […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  09 Feb 2015