Writer: Brandon Apter
By: Brandon Apter, contributor Minneapolis, MN – After being swept by the Diamondbacks and going 0-6 on their most recent homestand, the Phillies will embark on a 10-game road trip with stops in Minnesota, San Francisco and Arizona in hopes of finding offense away from home. Their first stop is in Minnesota against the […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor We are one month away from the 2016 NBA Draft and while many will continue to debate the Ben Simmons vs. Brandon Ingram conundrum, the Sixers will reportedly do their due diligence on some of the other top players in the draft. Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports and The […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Final: Phillies 5, Braves 0 ❖ Attendance: 23,367 Philadelphia, PA — An efficient outing on the mound from Jerad Eickhoff paired with a strong showing from the offense resulted in a 5-0 Phillies win this afternoon at Citizens Bank Park. The victory avoided a sweep at the hands of the MLB-worst […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor The Ben Simmons and Brandon Ingram debate will go on for the next month until the Sixers decide who they plan to select at the 2016 NBA Draft in New York City on June 23. On May 17, we reported that Simmons had preferred the Lakers as a landing […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Philadelphia, PA - Following a loss to the Braves yesterday, the Phillies fell to 2-3 against MLB's worst team this season as their offense continued to struggle in a 2-0 shutout loss. This afternoon, the Phils will look to avoid being swept for the first time in […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Philadelphia, PA - This afternoon at Citizens Bank Park, the Phillies (24-18) will look to get back on track with some fundamentals against the Braves (11-30). Both the Phils offense and defense had lapses on Friday night, with Maikel Franco committing two errors and the team 0-for-5 with runners […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor Following last night's lottery, the Sixers now have their choice at either Ben Simmons or Brandon Ingram. Though Simmons is an elite-level passer, the team is still without a solid point guard and there likely isn't going to be a great option come pick 24 or 26. Outside of […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers hit lottery gold and will select first overall on June 23 at the 2016 NBA Draft. This morning, it seems the Sixers are leaning towards selected LSU forward Ben Simmons with their pick, league sources tell NBA senior writer Kevin Ding of […]
By: Brandon Apter, managing editor The Philadelphia 76ers won the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday night in New York and will select first overall in the 2016 NBA Draft on June 23rd. The Sixers entered the lottery with the best odds at obtaining the first pick at 26.9 percent. The Lakers will pick second and […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, managing editor We are just hours away from the draft lottery and potential first overall pick Ben Simmons seems to prefer the Lakers as a landing spot. Why, you ask? Because joining the Lakers, according to Simmons and his representation, would likely make Nike increase their shoe deal offer […]
