Cole Hamels calls Pete Mackanin ‘one of the best’

Embed from Getty Images   By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor Former Philadelphia Phillies ace Cole Hamels is in the midst of 9-1 campaign for the Texas Rangers, who have the American League's best record at 51-28, but Hamels stopped after his win over the New York Yankees earlier this week to discuss a variety of topics […]

Tim Kelly  •  30 Jun 2016
Eagles 53-man Roster Projection

Embed from Getty Images   With June coming to an end, July brings the start of training camp in just a few weeks. With training camp right around the corner, here's an early look at the Eagles projected 53-man roster.

Tucker Bagley  •  30 Jun 2016
Sixers Interested in UFA Courtney Lee

With free agency rapidly approaching, the upstart Sixers have reported interest in several perimeter players, and another one can be added to the list. According to an informed source, the Sixers are interested in unrestricted shooting guard Courtney Lee, who played for the Grizzlies and then the Hornets last season. Lee is not the team’s […]

Michael Kaskey-Blomain  •  29 Jun 2016
Phillies go for first series sweep in two months

Embed from Getty Images    By: Nick Mandarano, contributor  PHILADELPHIA — After a shockingly strong start to the season, the last month or so has been rough for the Phillies. However, with a win last night against the Diamondbacks, the Phillies secured their first series victory since taking two of three against the Marlins from May […]

Nick Mandarano  •  29 Jun 2016
Phillies prospect Appel has season-ending elbow surgery

Embed from Getty Images   By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor Philadelphia Phillies pitching prospect Mark Appel had season-ending surgery on his elbow Wednesday, according to Philly.com's Matt Gelb.  Mark Appel had surgery today to remove a bone spur from his right elbow. His season is over. Expected to be ready for spring training. — Matt […]

Tim Kelly  •  29 Jun 2016
Eagles nuggets: Team shouldn’t wear black jerseys in 2016

Embed from Getty Images   By: Tim Kelly, Editorial Assistant  Over the past two seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles black-on-black jerseys have become a sign that the team is playing a meaningful prime-time game. Though the jerseys may not age well, in 2016, the jerseys unquestionably fall under the category of "fresh," and when coupled with […]

Tim Kelly  •  29 Jun 2016
Phillies’ top scout reportedly watching Yankees-Rangers Tuesday

By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor With just over a month until the MLB's non-waiver trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies rumor-mill may be beginning to spin.  According to Ryan Lawrence of Philly Voice, the Phillies top scout, Charley Kerfeld, is scouting this evening's New York Yankees-Texas Rangers matchup.  Phillies special assistant to GM/top scout Charley Kerfeld at […]

Tim Kelly  •  28 Jun 2016
First overall draft pick, Mickey Moniak, to make GCL debut on Wednesday

By: Josh Liddick, Staff Writer At the MLB Draft earlier this month, the Phillies decided to use their long awaited No. 1 draft selection and take talented 18 year-old outfielder Mickey Moniak from La Costa Canyon High School in California. Just a couple weeks removed from that historic moment, Moniak will make his professional debut in […]

Josh Liddick  •  28 Jun 2016
Phillies prospects Cozens, Pinto are headed to Futures Game; Jim Thome will be hitting coach

As the voting for the 2016 MLB All-Star game comes to a close, the minor leagues are getting set for their own action:  The 2016 Futures Game.  The Futures Game showcases some of the top minor league talent heading to the Major Leagues.  The Phillies will have two representatives this season, alongside a Phillies alumnus filling […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  28 Jun 2016