2015 NBA Draft Lottery Projection: Kings awarded No. 1 overall pick, Sixers remain at third, Knicks fall to fourth

The 2015 NBA Draft Lottery will be held tonight at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York, New York. Below is a brief explanation on how the lottery system works, followed by a projection on where each of the 14 teams might select in the upcoming draft at the end of June. After analyzing […]

Matt Rappa  •  19 May 2015
Veteran pitcher Bruce Chen announces his retirement on Twitter after 22-year career

  View image | gettyimages.com Long-time veteran starting pitcher, and former Phillie Bruce Chen, took to Twitter Monday evening to announce his retirement from the game of Major League Baseball. Today, I would like to announce my retirement. For the last 22yrs I have been doing what I love for a living. I feel blessed […]

Matt Rappa  •  18 May 2015
Phillies acquire Chris Leroux from Brewers for cash considerations

  View image | gettyimages.com The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired right handed relief pitcher Chris Leroux from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for cash considerations, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Brewers beat writer, Tom Haudricourt.

Matt Rappa  •  18 May 2015
Former Phillie Jeff Conine emerges as candidate for vacant Marlins’ managerial position

  View image | gettyimages.com According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale and MLB.com Miami Marlins' reporter Joe Frisaro, longtime Marlin and former Phillie Jeff Conine is amongst the list of candidates being considered to become the successor to manager Mike Redmond, who was fired by Miami today after two-plus seasons.

Matt Rappa  •  17 May 2015
Franco hits first career triple, home run as Phillies complete sweep of Diamondbacks

  View image | gettyimages.com Final: Phillies 6, Diamondbacks 0 WP: Sean O'Sullivan (1-2, 3.68 ERA) LP: Josh Collmenter (3-5, 5.36 ERA) Attendance: 22,123 Philadelphia, PA – For the first time this season, the Philadelphia Phillies (16-23) have swept their opponent. Phillies' starting pitcher Sean O'Sullivan earned his first win since May 12, 2011, 19 […]

Matt Rappa  •  17 May 2015
Phillies look to continue momentum against Bradley, D-backs

  View image | gettyimages.com The Philadelphia Phillies (14-23) will look to continue their current, multi-game win streak tonight against rookie Archie Bradley, who returns from the disabled list, and the Arizona Diamondbacks (15-19). Starting Pitching Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks (15-19) Philadelphia Phillies (14-23) RHP Archie Bradley RHP Jerome Williams (2-0, 1.80 ERA) (2-3, 5.21 ERA)

Matt Rappa  •  16 May 2015
Clutch hits from Galvis, Francoeur carry Phils over D-backs for third straight win

View image | gettyimages.com Final: Phillies 4, Diamondbacks 3 WP: Elvis Araujo (1-0, 0.00 ERA) LP: Oliver Perez (1-1, 6.52 ERA) SV: Luis Garcia (1) Philadelphia, PA – With all eyes on third baseman Maikel Franco making his 2015 debut, the Philadelphia Phillies' (14-23) late rally in the bottom of the seventh inning against the Arizona […]

Matt Rappa  •  15 May 2015
Franco starts at the hot corner as Billingsley gets the nod for series opener start against Diamondbacks

  View image | gettyimages.com With infielder prospect Maikel Franco now promoted, the Philadelphia Phillies (13-23) will seek to win their third consecutive game tonight as they oppose the National League West's Arizona Diamondbacks (15-18). Starting Pitching Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks (15-18) Philadelphia Phillies (13-23) RHP Chase Anderson RHP Chad Billingsley (0-1, 2.97 ERA) (0-2, 9.00 ERA)

Matt Rappa  •  15 May 2015
Jonathan Papelbon becomes Phillies’ all-time leader in saves

  View image | gettyimages.com Final: Phillies 3, Pirates 2 WP: Cole Hamels (3-3, 3.53 ERA) LP: Francisco Liriano (1-3, 2.96 ERA) SV: Jonathan Papelbon (7) Philadelphia, PA – A Phillies' franchise record which stood for 11 years, 10 months, and 13 days has been broken tonight in the team's first win since last Friday […]

Matt Rappa  •  13 May 2015