Recap: Late-Inning Grand Slam Powers Division II Spartans Past Phillies

Whether you are happy or not with what the Phillies have done this offseason, baseball is back. Today, the Phillies opened up their exibition schedule with a matchup against the Division II University of Tampa Spartans. The Game: With one out in the bottom of the second, Russ Canzler ripped a double to left. Aaron Altherr followed with […]

Brandon Apter  •  01 Mar 2015
Mike Adams Joins Dodgers on Minor League Deal

  View image | gettyimages.com In an attempt to strengthen their bullpen back in 2013, the Phillies agreed to a deal with veteran reliever, Mike Adams. After an injury plagued 2014, the 36-year-old Adams is heading out west, hoping to make a return in LA, with the Dodgers. The #Dodgers, looking for bullpen help, signed […]

Brandon Apter  •  01 Mar 2015
Maclin Refutes ESPN Report, Wants to Stay with Eagles

  View image | gettyimages.com With ten days to until free agency begins, the Eagles are running out of time to work out a deal with Jeremy Maclin before he can talk with other teams. This past Wednesday, ESPN's Adam Caplan tweeted that a deal between the two sides seemed almost definite in November, but […]

Brandon Apter  •  01 Mar 2015
No Setbacks, Just Positives in Recovery for Jonathan Pettitbone

  View image | gettyimages.com It has been quite some time since we've seen a young pitching prospect excel well enough in the rotation to secure a spot long-term. This season, David Buchanan is fighting for a spot as a starter behind Hamels, Lee, Harang and Williams. Chad Billingsley is also set to compete once […]

Brandon Apter  •  01 Mar 2015
Phillies Rank Second!….in ESPN Uni-Watch Power Rankings

  View image | gettyimages.com Well, while we all might expect a last place finish for the Phillies in the NL East, at least we can hold our heads high about something. Today, ESPN's Paul Lukas released the MLB Uni-Watch power rankings and the Phillies were slotted at the second spot on the list, two […]

Brandon Apter  •  26 Feb 2015
Eagles to Release Todd Herremans

The Eagles are reportedly parting ways with one of their offensive lineman today. #Eagles are going to release G Todd Herremans today, source said. — Adam Caplan (@caplannfl) February 26, 2015 Herremans, selected by the Eagles in the fourth round of the 2005 draft, played in 127 games for Philadelphia.  The 32-year-old missed time in […]

Brandon Apter  •  26 Feb 2015
Carter-Williams Doesn’t Believe Brett Brown Would Have Traded Him

If you are still scratching your head as to why Sam Hinkie decided to trade Michael Carter-Williams, you could probably join a lot of other frustrated fans. In an even more awkward situation, MCW made his Bucks debut tonight against his former team. He fared well, scoring seven points and dishing out eight assists to […]

Brandon Apter  •  25 Feb 2015
Jeremy Maclin Re-Signing With Eagles Now “Less Certain”

View image | gettyimages.com Just under a year ago, Jeremy Maclin took a risk, signing a one-year deal worth six-million dollars with the Eagles. The wide receiver turned down a five-year offer from the Eagles before signing the one-year pact because the sides couldn't agree on terms. Maclin did the right thing, putting up career-high […]

Brandon Apter  •  25 Feb 2015
MCW to Make Bucks Debut Against Sixers

Heading into this season, fans were excited to see former AAU teammates, Michael Carter-Williams and Nerlens Noel in action together. Unfortunately, that was short lived as Sam Hinkie decided to deal MCW to the Bucks last week in exchange for the Lakers 2015 first-round pick, which is top-5 protected. Before being traded, Carter-Williams was averaging […]

Brandon Apter  •  25 Feb 2015