The Phillies are Singing Jay-Z’s “Forever Young”

Let me start out like this- I don't hate the Carlos Ruiz signing. I would have liked to keep him to two years, and $7-7.5 million, but three years at $8.67 million per year is not obscene, franchise killing, or bad. The Phillies get to keep a popular player who calls a good game and […]

Rich Wilkins  •  18 Nov 2013
Chip Kelly Praises Nick Foles After Eagles Win, Move Into First Place

After another strong performance against the Washington Redskins Sunday, Nick Foles is drawing praise from his head coach and teammates. Photo: PhiladelphiaEagles.com Nick Foles wasn't at his sharpest Sunday as the Eagles topped the Washington Redskins to move alone atop the NFC East standings, but he continued to prove why he is deserving to start under […]

Matt Lombardo  •  18 Nov 2013
Phillies Re-Sign Carlos Ruiz

Picture Courtesy: Andrew Gillen According to multiple sources around the league, including Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal, the Philadelphia Phillies have resigned catcher Carlos Ruiz. The deal is set for 3 years and $26 million in total. Gelb also reports that the contract includes a club option for a fourth year in 2017.  Chooch was […]

Andrew Gillen  •  18 Nov 2013
LeSean McCoy leaves Eagles Game With hamstring Injury

After leaving the game with a hamstring injury in the second quarter, LeSean McCoy's return is questionable.  Late in the second quarter of the Philadelphia Eagles showdown with the Washington Redskins, running back LeSean McCoy left the game with a right hamstring injury and his return is questionable. 

Matt Lombardo  •  17 Nov 2013
Sunday Six Pack: Redskins vs. Eagles

Chip Kelly began his NFL coaching career by defeating the division-rival Washington Redskins on Monday Night Football. This afternoon, Kelly will once again try to lead his team to victory against the enemies from the south. This time, though, the circumstances, repercussions, and overall atmosphere of the contest are all on a whole new level.  […]

Andrew Gillen  •  17 Nov 2013
Pitching Coach Carl Willis Interviews with the Phillies

Per Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times, the Phillies interviewed pitching coach Carl Willis on Friday. It hasn't been the easiest hole for the Phillies to fill since they decided to part ways with Rich Dubee. Pete Vuckovich, Roger McDowell, and Jim Benedict have all passed on the home team so far and despite Leo […]

Account Deleted  •  16 Nov 2013
Searching For Set Up Relief. Again.

  The good folks at MLB Trade Rumors this week linked the Phillies and their hunt for an eight inning reliever to three names. Edward Mujica seems to be the one getting the most steam but Joe Smith and Joaquin Benoit have also been brought up.  It was this time last year that the Phillies […]

Account Deleted  •  16 Nov 2013
Three Eagles Starters Questionable Against Redskins

Eagles linebacker Mychal Kendricks is listed as questionable Sunday after suffering a week ten knee injury against the Green Bay Packers.  Last week's game was particularly difficult for the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field, at least on the injury front. Jason Peters, Mychal Kendricks and Earl Wolff all suffered fairly significant injuries, but only one […]

Matt Lombardo  •  15 Nov 2013
Eagles’ DeMeco Ryans Playing At All-Pro Level

  Eagles inside linebacker DeMeco Ryans is making a strong case to be just the fourth Eagles linebacker to make the Pro Bowl in the past 30 years this season.  He was miscast in a 3-4 defense, they said.  His best days were behind him, they said.  But after ten games of returning to an […]

Matt Lombardo  •  15 Nov 2013