Writer: Brandon Apter
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor The Eagles have already signed Brandon Brooks to add to their offensive line and on Monday morning, they are reportedly expected to sign Stefan Wisniewski. Eagles expected to sign OL Stefen Wisniewski this morning, source says. Heads to Philly as guard after one year with the […]
Phillies top prospect J.P. Crawford will begin the 2016 season in Double-A, where he hit .265 with 21 doubles, seven triples, five homers and 34 RBIs (Kevin Durso/Philliedelphia) By: Brandon Apter, contributor On Thursday night in Reading, Phillies fans got a small glimpse at the future. Though the game ended in a 19-4 blowout, the Phillies […]
The Philadelphia Phillies and their Futures Team sqaure off at FirstEnergy Stadium in Reading, PA on March 31st, 2016 (Rich Wilkins/Philliedelphia) By: Brandon Apter, contributor Final: Phillies 19, Futures 4 ❖ Attendance: 9,320 Reading, PA – For the first time in 16 years, the Phillies took to the field in Reading, Pennsylvania for the debut of […]
J.P. Crawford and Maikel Franco will go head-to-head in tonight's Futures Series Game in Reading, PA (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By: Brandon Apter, contributor The Phillies (15-10) closed out their spring schedule in Florida yesterday in dramatic fashion. After being limited to just two hits over the first seven innings, the Phils offense erupted in the eighth […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Final: Phillies 8, Astros 4 ❖ Attendance: 5,575 Clearwater, FL: On their final day of Grapefruit League action before heading north, the Phillies offense was nowhere to be seen again. Well, at least through the first seven innings. Astros ace Dallas Keuchel spun seven shutout innings and it seemed […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor After a Tuesday afternoon rainout against the Yankees, the Phillies (14-10) close up their Florida Spring Training slate today at Bright House Field against the Houston Astros (17-9). The Phils have made a number of roster cuts over the past few days, making the Opening […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor Final: Blue Jays 2, Phillies 1 ❖ Attendance: 4,975 DUNEDIN, Fla. – In a game dominated by pitching, the Toronto Blue Jays used a late two-run home run to top the Philadelphia Phillies this afternoon, 2-1. Excluding a tie with the Twins last week, the Phillies have […]
The Sixers rebuild process has been a tough one not only on the fans, but the front office as well. With the third year of "The Process" nearly complete and a big offseason ahead, a report has surfaced that says Sam Hinkie's future with the team is a cloudy one with a lack of progress […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor It's been no secret that over the past weeks, the Phillies have been seeking outfield depth. They are without Aaron Altherr for 4-6 months, Cody Asche is nursing a strained oblique and there aren't too many veteran options within the organization to fill outfield holes. A source […]
Embed from Getty Images By: Brandon Apter, contributor The Phillies take on the Blue Jays today at 1:05pm, but the team made a variety of cuts this morning, including Adam Morgan, who was a strong candidate for the teams' fifth starter role. With him heading to Triple-A, Vince Velasquez, today's starter for the Phils, will start the […]
