Gomez struggles continue, Mackanin considering change in closer role

Jeanmar Gomez has 37 saves in 42 opportunities for the Phillies this season (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) Philadelphia Phillies closer Jeanmar Gomez has not been good as of late. He's given the team more than anyone would have thought this season with 37 saves, but whether his stuff has gotten flat or he's just tired, the end […]

Brandon Apter  •  21 Sep 2016
Marlins use three-run 8th to best Phillies in series finale

Embed from Getty Images   By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Marlins 5, Phillies 4 ❖ Attendance: 20, 059 Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Phillies got an early lead in Sunday's series finale, but Hector Neris surrendered three runs in the eighth as the Miami Marlins avoided the sweep with a 5-4 win. Leading […]

Brandon Apter  •  18 Sep 2016
Top prospect Crawford has knee surgery, expected to be ready by spring

J.P. Crawford is expected to be ready for Spring Training following a small surgery on his left kneee (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor   Philadelphia Phillies top prospect J.P. Crawford had surgery this week in order to remove a loose body from his knee.  J.P. Crawford had arthroscopic surgery Wednesday on left knee […]

Brandon Apter  •  17 Sep 2016
Hellickson, Phillies aim to continue playing spoiler against Marlins

Embed from Getty Images   By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor   Philadelphia, PA - This evening at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies will look to build on their 13-inning victory on Friday against the Miami Marlins as Jeremy Hellickson takes the mound against Jose Urena. The Marlins currently trail the Mets by five games for the […]

Brandon Apter  •  17 Sep 2016
Phillies lose by 13 as bullpen implodes in the 9th

Embed from Getty Images   By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Pirates 15, Phillies 2  ❖  Attendance: 15, 247 Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Phillies kept tonight's game within striking distance heading into the seventh, but a three-run homer off the bat of Jordy Mercer gave the Pirates a four-run lead and Pittsburgh scored eight […]

Brandon Apter  •  15 Sep 2016
Phillies eye cross-state series win against Pirates behind Eickhoff

Embed from Getty Images   By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor   Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates conclude their four-game series tonight at Citizens Bank Park.  The Phillies have won two of the first three games of the series, taking Monday and Wednesday night's games by 6-2 scores. Throughout the […]

Brandon Apter  •  15 Sep 2016
Phillies acquire OF prospect Joey Curletta to complete Ruiz trade

Embed from Getty Images   By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor   On August 25, the Philadelphia Phillies traded Carlos Ruiz to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for A.J. Ellis, minor league right-hander Tommy Bergjans and a player to be named later. The deal was officially completed on Thursday afternoon, with the Dodgers sending […]

Brandon Apter  •  15 Sep 2016
The Ringer makes spoof documentary on Joel Embiid

Embed from Getty Images   This upcoming season for the Philadelphia 76ers is an exciting one. Ben Simmons, Dario Saric and Joel Embiid headline the handful of players that will be suiting up for the Sixers on their new-look roster. We've seen Ben Simmons in Summer League, watched Dario Saric in the Olympics, but the most […]

Brandon Apter  •  15 Sep 2016
Ironpigs manager Dave Brundage will not return in 2017

Embed from Getty Images   Ironpigs manager Dave Brundage just lead the Philadelphia Phillies Triple-A affiliate to the best record during his tenure, but he will not return, according to Tom Housenick of the Allentown Morning Call. The Phillies opted not to bring the 51-year-old back, according to a source. Brundage was informed earlier this […]

Brandon Apter  •  15 Sep 2016