Writer: Matt Rappa
(Photo: @robellissports) Tuesday evening on SportsRadio 94WIP, Rob Ellis had a major announcement regarding his future at the station. "These are my last two hours at WIP," said Ellis, returning from commercial break around 8 p.m. "This is my last show." Ellis carried on with the following, heartfelt message: "I say this for a couple of different […]
Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has been reportedly traded to the St. Louis Rams, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter: Filed to ESPN: Rams close to trading QB Sam Bradford to Philadelphia for Nick Foles and draft-pick compensation, per sources. The official trade was reported at 6:46 pm by Schefter, and later finalized as follows: Eagles receive: Sam Bradford, QB 2015 […]
Ryan Howard at the 2014 Phillies Phestival on May 19. (Photo: Matt Rappa) According to Jim Salisbury of CSNPhilly.com, the Baltimore Orioles are reportedly 'keeping an eye' on Phillies' first baseman Ryan Howard this spring. In January, the identities of the nine teams that the 2005 National League Rookie of the Year cannot block a […]
One of the biggest questions surrounding the Eagles, other than who will replace Jeremy Maclin's production as he reunites with Andy Reid in Kansas City, is who will be the starting quarterback for Chip Kelly's third year as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles. There has been much speculation that Kelly will do whatever […]
Photo: Philliedelphia/Frank Klose With just a little under four weeks remaining until Opening Day, the Philadelphia Phillies (2-3-1) will partake in their seventh Spring Training game this afternoon as they oppose the 2014 American League East division champions, the Baltimore Orioles (2-5). Starting Pitching Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (2-3-1) Baltimore Orioles (2-5) RHP Aaron Harang 2014: (12-12, […]
View image | gettyimages.com According to 97.5 The Fanatic's Jon and Sean Show, the Philadelphia Eagles will bring back wide receiver Jeremy Maclin and quarterback Mark Sanchez for their seventh and second seasons in midnight green respectively. Update 8:40 pm from ESPN's Chris Mortensen, challenging Jon and Sean's report: "The Eagles' wild ride will continue: […]
According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, 31-year-old running back Frank Gore is 'expected' to sign a three-year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, with $7.5 million guaranteed over the first two seasons. Listed as 5' 9" and 215 lbs, Gore has a similar stature to former all-time leading rusher Eagle, LeSean McCoy, 26, who is listed as 5' […]
Today, NFL insider Jayson Braddock reported that the Philadelphia Eagles have reached an agreement with former Seattle Seahawks' cornerback, Byron Maxwell. The deal is reportedly 'done' and will become official on Tuesday. Braddock joined 97.5 The Fanatic's Brian Startare Sunday afternoon to discuss the blockbuster signing. The following is a transcript from the interview, in which Braddock […]
Two weeks ago, Ben Davis was named as the replacement to Jamie Moyer in the Phillies' broadcast booth as color commentator. It is believed that Davis beat-out former Phillies shortstop, Kevin Stocker, who currently works for the Pac-12 Network. Stocker was named as a finalist in a report from Phillies' MLB.com beat writer, Todd Zolecki. As […]
Exactly 30 days remain until Opening Day against the Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park. Until then, however, Ryne Sandberg and the rest of the coaching staff have a lot of important decisions to make in deciding who makes the team for the 133rd season of Phillies baseball. In the meantime, the Philadelphia Phillies […]
