Hartnell Signs Contract Extension (and T-Shirts)

The Flyers have reportedly agreed to a multi-year contract extension with forward Scott Hartnell. Hartnell seems very excited about the deal.  In fact, Hartnell is so happy with the extension that has given fans an intriguing offer:  Click here to see Hartnelldown.com's T-shirt collection. Proceeds from Hartnell's website go to the Hartnell Down Foundation, so be […]

Eric Koeck  •  20 Aug 2012
Preseason Week 2 Preview: Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots

The Philadelphia Eagles play the New England Patriots in New England tonight at 8:00 PM. The Birds kick off their second preseason game in what feels like months since their last, having played Thursday against the Steelers and winning 24 – 23. They face the Patriots at Gilette Stadium in Foxboro, MA. The game will […]

Kevin Yorke  •  20 Aug 2012
Placido Polanco Activated Off DL, Hector Luna Optioned To Triple-A

When Hector Luna was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh after yesterday's 8-0 win over the Brewers, we all knew that Placido Polanco would be back with the team tonight. Today it was reported that Placido Polanco was activated from the DL after nearly a month's time spent with lower back inflammation. Polly will start third for […]

Erik Seybold  •  20 Aug 2012
Roy Halladay Opens Up Series With Mike Leake, Red-Hot Cincinnati Reds

The Phillies are coming back from a road trip in which they went 4-3 against the Marlins and Brewers. Coming back to Citizens Bank Park for a ten-game homestand, the Phillies will be faced with an entertaining schedule. Tonight, they will open up a four-game series with the Reds. A three-game set with the Nats […]

Erik Seybold  •  20 Aug 2012
DeSean Jackson Didn’t Give His All in 2011- Just Ask Him

  Photo courtesy of Wikipedia. The 2011 season was supposed to be the year that DeSean Jackson proved his worth. After he proclaimed that he had outplayed his rookie contract, many expected that Jackson would go above and beyond his totals from 2010 (1,056 yards, 6 receiving Touchdowns). He did a complete 180.  The Cal-Berkely […]

Jake Pavorsky  •  20 Aug 2012
Mike Richards Puts A Fish In Lord Stanley’s Cup

Former Flyer Captain Mike Richards is spending his time with the Stanley Cup that he won back in June against the Devils as a member of the Los Angeles Kings. Each player who is on the winning team is entitled to his own time with the cup for one day. They are able to do […]

Erik Seybold  •  19 Aug 2012
Kendrick takes on former Phillie Randy Wolf in hopes of saving the series.

 Hamels saved the day again yesterday, with help from the offense, breaking a three game losing streak in a 4-3 win for the Phils.  The Phillies had an early lead with John Mayberry Jr’s two run homer, and stayed strong with Erik Kratz’s monster that reached the second deck seats in left. Chase Utley scored […]

Nicole Giordano  •  19 Aug 2012
Mayberry, Kratz Homer in 4-3 Victory over Brewers, Hamels Masterful Once Again

Another beauty of an outing from Cole Hamels tonight helped snap a three-game losing streak for the Phillies. The Phillies got ahead to a 2-0 lead in the second inning on a two-run dinger by John Mayberry, Jr. which scored Laynce Nix. To follow, Erik Kratz sent a monster home run into the second deck […]

Danielle  •  18 Aug 2012
Red Hot Cole Hamels Looks to Prevent Series Loss In Milwaukee

The Phillies have gotten off to a very bad start in this weekend series in Milwaukee. Losing the first two games by large deficits, they have just proven what this team is all about: not being able to find a solid groove. Unlike Thursday, last night's game was not a close call loss. Thanks to […]

Erik Seybold  •  18 Aug 2012