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Embed from Getty Images The most recent ejection at a Phillies game came within the last week when Phillies bench coach Larry Bowa got tossed in Miami for arguing a third strike call. That is until Tuesday night, when veteran umpire Bob Davidson, working behind home plate, tossed someone else. The one ejected was incredibly […]
Embed from Getty Images When the Eagles starting units marched toward the end zone for a "live" goal line session, the practice grew spirited as some players looked to be settling scores. As the offense lined up in a two tight end set, halfback Kenjon Barner saw a clogged up line of scrimmage and […]
When Doug Pederson met with the media after training his team this morning, the Eagles first-year head coach was pleased with his team’s physicality after a lively practice that included ferocious hitting. "Today was the first day I had two live periods during practice," Pederson said. "I felt like the energy was good, the competition […]
Embed from Getty Images For the second time in four years, the Philadelphia Eagles are starting over. A new head coach has been hired, and the franchise that has not won a playoff game since 2008 continues to look for the right path to get themselves back among the NFL's elite. The situation that […]
Jake Thompson will have to wait to get a call-up to the Phillies (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 are […]
Embed from Getty Images By Tim Kelly, Sports Talk Philly editor While it may burn to some to discuss potential Jeremy Hellickson trades for a month and never see one actually materialize, the Philadelphia Phillies are not in a bad position at all for not trading their Opening Day starter prior to this afternoon's non-waiver trade […]
Embed from Getty Images While many NFL head coaches are reluctant to call designed runs with their quarterback for fear of injury, Eagles coaches aren’t shying away from allowing 6'5", 225-pound Carson Wentz to tuck-and-run. On Sunday, Wentz kept a zone-read when the defensive end followed the running back and scampered down the left sideline […]
Philadelphia Eagles receivers and tight ends have had some trouble securing passes through the first week of training camp. Following Monday’s practice, offensive coordinator Frank Reich sounded similar to coach Herman Boone of Remember the Titans when asked whether he is pleased with the pass catchers thus far. "As a coach you don’t want any drops, so no," […]
Jeremy Hellickson could remain in Philadelphia (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) With just a few hours left before the MLB non-waiver trade deadline, teams are making their final pushes to improve their teams for the playoffs. The big rumor of the moment is that the New York Mets are about to acquire Reds outfielder Jay Bruce. However, despite […]
Embed from Getty Images When the Phillies traded closer Ken Giles and shortstop Jonathan Arauz for five players, many Phillies fans were upset. Early in the season fans saw Giles struggle, while Vince Velasquez starred at times, Brett Oberholtzer mopped up the Phillies bullpen, Thomas Eschelman developed into a bigger prospect. Both Mark Appel and Harold Arauz also remain Phillies property. After early […]
