Writer: Brandon Apter
Since May 31, Jake Thompson is 6-1 with a 1.36 ERA in Triple-A (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor The Phillies got themselves a nice haul when the dealt Cole Hamels and Jake Diekman to the Rangers. Right-hander Jake Thompson was one of the most highly-regarded prospects that Philadelphia received and the 22-year-old from Dallas, Texas is making a strong […]
Embed from Getty Images By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor Final: Phillies 4, Marlins 1 ❖ Attendance: 18,347 PHILADELPHIA— With scouts in attendance from a number of teams around the league to watch Jeremy Hellickson, the 28-year-old right-hander didn't disappoint. He went a season-high eight innings, allowing one run on five hits while striking out eight in […]
Embed from Getty Images By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor With Summer League action concluded for the Philadelphia 76ers, we don't get to see much organized basketball revolving around the team until preseason begins. Two Sixers players though, Jerami Grant and Jahlil Okafor, get to spend some time with the U.S. Men's Basketball Olympic Team as members […]
Embed from Getty Images By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor The Philadelphia 76ers have signed one of their Summer League guards, Brandon Paul, to a partially guaranteed contract, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Pompey notes that the deal is more or less a training camp invite for Paul, who will likely suit […]
Embed from Getty Images By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor missed the final chunk of games last season due to a small meniscus tear in his right leg. Although his rehab has been going well, Bryan Colangelo announced that the former Duke product will be limited to non-contact drills with […]
By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons was named to the All-NBA Summer League team this morning. The No.1 overall pick in this year's draft showed off his phenomenal court vision and passing skills with the ability to push the ball up the court with ease. Along with Simmons, Minnesota's Tyus Jones, […]
Embed from Getty Images By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor The wait is over. Dario Saric is officially a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. After two years playing with Anadolu Efes, the Croatian forward will join the Sixers for the upcoming season. “We are thrilled to finally announce the highly anticipated signing of Dario Saric […]
Embed from Getty Images By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor The Philadelphia 76ers have made it no secret that they would like to add veterans to roster of young talent. After agreeing to deals with Jerryd Bayless and Gerald Henderson, the Sixers had their eye on a more notable veteran, Spurs guard Manu Ginobli. Adrian Wojnorowski of The Vertical podcast […]
Reading first baseman Rhys Hoskins hit a three-run homer in the Eastern League All Star Game on Wednesday (Frank Klose/Philliedelphia) By: Brandon Apter, Senior Staff Writer Both the Double-A Eastern League and Triple-A International League had their All-Star Games on Wednesday night and a handful of Philadelphia Phillies prospects shined in the respective showcases. Dylan Cozens, […]
By Brandon Apter, managing editor Philadelphia 76ers Summer League star Christian Wood has agreed to a contract with the Charlotte Hornets. Free agent Christian Wood has agreed to a two-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets, league sources tell The Vertical. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 14, 2016 Wood, 20, has impressed during Summer League play, averaging 15.8 […]
