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Embed from Getty Images   By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor In 2015, Philadelphia Phillies Rule 5 Draft selection Odubel Herrera posted an 11.7 dWAR and was fifth in the league in UZR. Given that it was Herrera's first season in center field — he had previously played second base — he seemed to […]

Philadelphia Phillies bench coach Larry Bowa doesn't seem to think Tim Tebow will be successful in his attempt to play professional baseball. (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor Larry Bowa's coaching legacy will probably end up being quite the mixed bag when all is said and done, but no one will ever question whether […]

Tommy Joseph has helped the Phillies lead MLB in home runs by first basemen (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) It is time once again for a Phillies 97.3 ESPN Monday Mailbag.  We take your questions every Monday and then we talk about them during the Sports Bash with Mike Gill on Tuesday afternoons at 2:30 p.m.   If you […]

By Patrick Del Gaone, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  Eagles rookie quarterback Carson Wentz has been eagerly anticipating a return to game action against the Jets in week 4 of the preseason, but according to head coach Doug Pederson, the prized No. 2 overall draft pick is unlikely to play in the exhibition finale on […]

Embed from Getty Images   By Tucker Bagley, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  After a solid performance in Indianapolis, the Eagles made headlines by cutting their roster down to 73, almost 48 hours before Tuesday's deadline. Here's a look at how these former Eagles lost their job and what it means for the players still […]

Embed from Getty Images   The Eagles stormed into Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday night for their dress rehearsal against the Indianapolis Colts and hosts Denny Basens and Jeff Kolsky are here to breakdown what they saw in the team's convincing 33-23 victory. Sam Bradford continues his strong showing in Week 3 preseason games, the defensive […]

Embed from Getty Images   By Denny Basens, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  Throughout the preseason, few positions have been under the microscope as much as the wide receivers for the Philadelphia Eagles.  The Birds have been trying to find some stability and playmaking ability at the position, and continue to receive mixed results from […]

Embed from Getty Images   By Tucker Bagley, Sports Talk Philly staff writer  Things may be coming together.  As the Philadelphia Eagles head into their third preseason game, against the Indianapolis Colts, they will do so with a defense coming off a tremendous performance and an offense that is short on playmakers, but has a […]

Jorge Alfaro missed the celebration but will return for the playoffs (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) For most of the season, the Reading Fightin' Phils have been one of the best teams record-wise in all of professional baseball.    With the Trenton Thunder just 2.5 games behind, the Fightin' Phils did not run away with the division.  But […]