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Embed from Getty Images By: Michael Kaskey-Blomain, managing editor To say that the Sixers have an extremely important decision to make on draft day would be an understatement. The choice that they make on that evening may very well go on to shape and define the franchise for the foreseeable future. In Ben Simmons […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Phillies outfielder/infielder Cody Asche, recovering from an oblique injury suffered prior to Spring Training, will continue his rehab assignment with Double-A Reading after five game with Advanced 'A' Clearwater. Rehab continues today at @ReadingFightins for Cody Asche — Tom Housenick (@TomHousenick) May 22, 2016 During his five games […]
Embed from Getty Images Earlier this week, Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson spoke to the media and made verbal commitments to several veteran players whose starting roles were in question. One was quarterback Sam Bradford, which was expected by many fans. The other, however, was a bit of a surprise. Pederson also came out […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor Not only did a season-ending torn hamstring in April cost Charlie Morton a chance to continue building his value in a contract year, but it may have cost him a chance to join a contender in the process. According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor Though the Atlanta Braves have the least amount of wins in the National League, they have managed to beat the Phillies on back-to-back days, setting up a chance for a sweep Sunday afternoon. According to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, the Braves also have […]
Embed from Getty Images Starting Pitching Matchup: Atlanta Braves (10-30) Philadelphia Phillies (24-17) RHP Matt Wisler RHP Aaron Nola (1-3, 3.14 ERA) (3-2, 2.89 ERA) The Phillies kick off a weekend series against Atlanta tonight. It's the last break for the 24-17 team as they head off to Detroit and Wrigley next week and […]
Embed from Getty Images Phillies prospect Alec Asher was likely rushed to the Major Leagues in 2015 out of a desperate need for a starter after the trade of Cole Hamels and repeated injuries and poor starts from the rest of the staff. Opening the season at AA Reading and now at AA Lehigh Valley, Asher has […]
Ryan Jackson bats for the Phillies in a 2016 Spring Training game (Philliedelphia/Frank Klose) The Phillies made a move on Friday to promote top shortstop prospect J.P. Crawford to AAA. The move meant that the Phillies simply had too many infielders at AAA Lehigh Valley. Thus, the Phillies made a trade with the Los Angeles […]
The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly don't intend to select New Jersey high-schooler Jason Groome with the No. 1 pick. (John Russo/The Press of Atlantic City) By: Tim Kelly, Managing Editor Within the last week, Philadelphia Phillies general manager Matt Klentak noted that the team had 'narrowed their focus' in regards to the No. 1 pick in […]
Shortstop J.P. Crawford plays at a Spring Training game in March (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) Phillies fans are watching the current big league club struggle to score runs and frequently wonder about the progress of their top offensive prospects in the minor leagues. One name with whom Phillies fans are familiar with will be moving […]
