Writer: Brandon Apter
Defense hurt the Phillies (3-5) again as they lost to the Brewers (6-2) tonight by a score of 9-4. This was the their third straight loss. Over those three, they have given up 10 unearned runs. Although Ryan Braun didn't hit a homer, he managed to do plenty of damage when it mattered. The Game: The […]
AJ Burnett and the Phillies (3-3) could not climb out of an early hole, eventually losing to the Cubs (2-4) by a score of 8-3. Burnett struggled early. The offense couldn't hit with runners in scoring position. That along with defensive lapses by Ben Revere and Jimmy Rollins proved to be the difference in today's […]
Cole Hamels took another step in recovery as he pitched four innings today for the Clearwater Threshers as they took on the Dunedin Blue Jays. Over his four innings of work, Hamels gave up two runs on three hits. He also struck out four. Cole gave up two solo homers to Blue Jays lead-off man […]
The Sixers didn't stand a chance tonight as they fell behind early and could never hit an offensive stride. The Bobcats ran all over Philadelphia, winning by a score of 123-93. With 7:13 to go in the first quarter, the Sixers trailed Charlotte by two points. They wouldn't get any closer. The Bobcats went on […]
With the losing streak in the rear view mirror, the Sixers (16-58) return home tonight to host the Charlotte Bobcats (38-36) in what will be one of their three final home games of the season. The Sixers snapped their 26-game losing streak at home against the Pistons last Saturday and look to finish the season […]
For the third time this season, Sixers rookie Michael Carter-Williams was named Eastern Conference Rookie of the Month. MCW also won the award in November and January. He becomes the first Sixers player in franchise history to take the honors three times in a season. This season, MCW is averaging 16.5 points, 6.3 assists and […]
While the Phillies were in Texas, Cole Hamels continued his injury recovery in Clearwater. Yesterday, he threw 44 pitches in a minor league outing for Class 'A' Lakewood against Advanced 'A' Clearwater. This was Cole's first game action of the year after experiencing shoulder issues that caused him to delay his season. He threw 44 […]
Behind a strong outing from AJ Burnett, the Phillies (1-1) took the lead into the seventh. Unfortunately, the bullpen couldn't protect it as the Rangers (1-1) walked-off in the bottom of the ninth. A day after scoring 24 combined runs, the Phillies and Rangers found themselves in a scoreless game until the sixth. The Game: […]
Yesterday we brought you our writers' predictions for the American League and National League Central division teams. The day prior, we brought you the Western division teams. Today we will share with you our predictions with the Eastern divisions from both leagues. Andrew Shipotofsky: AL East: Rays (93-69) Red Sox (90-72) Orioles (87-75) Blue Jays […]
As we all know, the Sixers are part of NBA history. They tied the league's longest losing streak with their last defeat and will have an opportunity to break the record tonight when they play the Pistons. Last night, Jimmy Fallon made the Sixers a part of his monologue…
