Phillies Sign Former First Rounder to Minor League Deal

  View image | gettyimages.com Today, the Phillies have announced a deal with a former top pick.  #Phillies have signed former Cardinals No. 1 pick Tyler Greene to a minor-league contract. Last played in big leagues with 2013 White Sox — Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) January 22, 2015 Greene, 31, provides some infield depth for the […]

Brandon Apter  •  22 Jan 2015
Saric Earns FIBA European Young Player of the Year Award

  View image | gettyimages.com If the Sixers future still seems bleak to you, one bright spot is encouraging. Dario Saric, acquired by the Sixers from the Magic on draft day, was named the FIBA European Young Player of the Year. This is the second straight year thar Saric has earned this honor. In addition […]

Brandon Apter  •  22 Jan 2015
Lee Throws Off Mound, Takes Next Step in Rehab Process

  View image | gettyimages.com After missing out on the majority of the 2014 season, it seems as if Cliff Lee will be ready to go once Spring Training gets underway. This past Friday, the Phillies reported that Lee was about a week away from throwing off of the mound. Things have been moving a little […]

Brandon Apter  •  20 Jan 2015
Amaro Doesn’t Forsee Cole Hamels Being Moved

  View image | gettyimages.com The speculation regarding a potential Cole Hamels deal has been the focal point of the Phillies this offseason, with the exception of the organization unprofessionally voicing their opinions on Ryan Howard. Sure, Jimmy Rollins has departed, but Cole Hamels has really been the center of this thought of rebuilding. A […]

Brandon Apter  •  20 Jan 2015
Chip Kelly Devising a Plan to Move Up for Mariota?

  View image | gettyimages.com Chip Kelly hasn't been shy in his feelings towards his former QB at Oregon, Marcus Mariota. A source close to the Eagles told NJ.com that the Eagles are "going to try" and move up in the draft to select Mariota. Easier said then done though as the Eagles pick 20th.  […]

Brandon Apter  •  20 Jan 2015
Phillies, Rangers Had ‘In-Depth’ Talks Before Gallardo Trade

  View image | gettyimages.com Well, take one more team out of the running for Cole Hamels. The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander Yovani Gallardo  in exchange for thee prospects, infielder Luis Sardinas and righties Corey Knebel and Marcos Diplan. The Dallas Morning News reported earlier last week that the Phillies and Rangers were talking about Hamels, but Texas was weary about […]

Brandon Apter  •  19 Jan 2015
Bill Musgrave’s Departure Continues Eagles Coaching Staff Shuffle

  View image | gettyimages.com For the fourth time in as many seasons, the Eagles will have a new quarterbacks coach. On Monday, Bill Musgrave was named as the offensive coordinator of the Oakland Raiders, under head coach, Jack Del Rio. Musgrave served as the OC under Del Rio in Jacksonville during the 2003-04 season. […]

Brandon Apter  •  19 Jan 2015
Questions Arise Regarding Embiid’s Maturity, Discipline

When the Sixers suffered through the abysmal 2013-14 campaign, fans were eager to see what the draft would bring. With the exception of KJ McDaniels, the Sixers don't have much to show just yet for their draft with Joel Embiid injured and other picks deciding to work on their game overseas. When the Sixers got […]

Brandon Apter  •  18 Jan 2015
LeSean McCoy: ‘I think Nick’s a good quarterback’

  View image | gettyimages.com While plenty of talk has surfaced regarding the Eagles and Marcus Mariota, the reality is that they likely won't trade up to get him. The amount of high draft picks it would cost along with a combination of a player or two just may not be worth it. Look at […]

Brandon Apter  •  17 Jan 2015