Phils Add Potential Bullpen Depth with Elvis Araujo Signing

Earlier today, the Phillies finalized minor league deals with eight players that will be non-roster invites to spring training. They made a move to add some bullpen depth by signing 23-year-old left-hander Elvis Araujo to a Major League contract. The catch to his Major League contract? Well, he has never pitched in the major leagues. […]

Brandon Apter  •  13 Nov 2014
MCW, Noel Return for the Sixers Tonight in Dallas

In search of their first win of the season, the Sixers (0-7) play their first game since Sunday tonight against Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavericks (5-3). Coverage begins at 8:30 on CSN. This kicks off the first of three games the Sixers will play in Texas over the coming days. The biggest storyline heading into […]

Brandon Apter  •  13 Nov 2014
Jeff Francoeur Highlights Phillies Minor League Signings

  #169335759 / gettyimages.com With all of the rumors swirling around the Major League club, the Phillies made some minor league signings today, completing agreements with eight players as non-roster invitees, including Jeff Francoeur. Phillies sign OF Jeff Francoeur and seven others to Minor League contracts as non-roster invitees to spring training. — Todd Zolecki […]

Brandon Apter  •  13 Nov 2014
Hamels Market Could Change as Nats, Cubs Explore Potential Trade

  #149234863 / gettyimages.com It is a well known fact that Cole Hamels is by far the Phillies most valuable asset when it comes to potential trades. That idea could take a sizeable hit if the rumors between the Cubs and Nationals become reality. Chicago has the deepest farm system out there when it comes […]

Brandon Apter  •  12 Nov 2014
Giants, Padres Join Phillies in Pursuit of Tomas

  #163395996 / gettyimages.com It is no secret that the Phillies have their eyes on Cuban slugger, Yasmany Tomas. They have seen him work out three times, but so have two other teams. The San Diego Padres and the World Series Champion Giants have also scouted Tomas extensively according to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. […]

Brandon Apter  •  12 Nov 2014
Jesse Biddle Exits Game, MRI Forthcoming

Some not so great news out of Phillies camp today is the status of former top prospect, Jesse Biddle. After missing most of the season with a concussion while with Double-A Reading, Biddle looked to rebound in the Puerto Rican League. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worst after his latest outing. Jesse Biddle, […]

Brandon Apter  •  11 Nov 2014
Blue Jays Inquire About Trio of Phillies Veterans

  #159239455 / gettyimages.com Everyone is for sale. From Jonathan Papelbon to David Buchanan to Cole Hamels to Ryan Howard. Everyone. There's no doubting Ruben Amaro is bound to get some bites on a number of available players and according to Bob Elliot of the Toronto Sun, the Blue Jays have reached out to the […]

Brandon Apter  •  11 Nov 2014
Thinking About Thursday – MCW, Noel Will Return in Dallas

With three days between the Sixers 120-88 loss to Toronto and their next game in Dallas against the Mavericks, Brett Brown wasted no time in getting his team back to work. The young Philadelphia basketball team was on the practice floor the day after getting trounced on by the Raptors and two key players, Michael […]

Brandon Apter  •  11 Nov 2014
Rival Executive on Phillies: Everyone is for Sale

  #487261647 / gettyimages.com Another day, another story regarding the Phillies and their efforts to rebuild for the future. Last night, we found out the Kansas City Royals could be a potential landing spot for Ryan Howard and that the Phillies GM, Ruben Amaro Jr., had a sit down meeting with the agent for slugging […]

Brandon Apter  •  11 Nov 2014