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Embed from Getty Images It's the least flashy of the skill positions, but for the 2016 Philadelphia Eagles, the tight ends may have to carry the offense on their broad shoulders. Big money was handed out to Zach Ertz and Brent Celek this offseason and while the former is expecting to take a leap […]
Embed from Getty Images The 2016 MLB draft is upon us. Shortly after 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, the Phillies will be making the first overall pick. The Phillies have utilized all possible assets within the organization in scouting to make the best possible pick. Most reports have the Phillies targeting a future ace starting […]
Vince Velasquez left his start Wednesday vs. the Cubs with an injury (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) The Phillies got some bad news just two pitches into the game. Phillies starter Vince Velasquez was only one batter into the game when something was not right. Velasquez called for the trainer and departed the game immediately and was relieved by Brett […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Frank Klose, Philliedelphia Editor Final: Phillies 3, Cubs 2 ❖ Attendance: 27,381 Philadelphia, PA - The Phillies headed into Tuesday's game continually battling a lack of offensive production. Despite scoring one less run than they did on Monday evening, the Phillies held off the Chicago Cubs by a 3-2 score. Phillies pitcher Jerad […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Nick Mandarano, contributor PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies have run into a team on pace to shatter 100 wins in 2016 now for the second time two weeks. The Cubs currently boast a ten-game lead in the NL Central and sit at a very comfortable 40-16 record. The Phillies, on the […]
Dylan Cozens is ranked as the 16th best prospect in the Phillies organizaiton according to Baseball America (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By: Brandon Apter, contributor The Double-A Eastern league has named Phillies outfield prospect Dylan Cozens the Player of the Month for May. In 30 games, the 22-year-old slugger hit .289 with 10 doubles, nine homers, 26 RBI's and […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor The Philadelphia Phillies hosted Mercer University outfielder Kyle Lewis on a visit Monday, according to Jim Salisbury of Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia. Todd Zolecki of MLB.com, who confirmed Lewis' visit, says that at last check the team seemed likely to select a hitter like Lewis with the No. 1 […]
Embed from Getty Images 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 not in South Jersey, you can listen online at 973espn.com. […]
Embed from Getty Images Starting Pitching Matchup: Chicago Cubs (39-16) Philadelphia Phillies (28-29) LHP Jon Lester LHP Adam Morgan (6-3, 2.29 ERA) (1-4, 7.07) Things have not gone too well for Adam Morgan going back to the Cubs series at Wrigley where he got hit around for six earned runs in four innings, including three home […]
Embed from Getty Images It's spring football, and it doesn't mean much, but it's safe to say Doug Pederson and company will have a better understanding of their roster after OTAs wrap up this Thursday. The Eagles have done a great job of addressing the holes on their roster through the Draft and the […]
