Writer: Matt Rappa
Another Oregon Duck has joined the Eagles' organization. Thursday evening, Twitter user Greg Richards (@eaglesnut) brought attention to a newly-created front office position by the Philadelphia Eagles, Logistics Coordinator, of which is listed under their Football Operations staff on PhiladelphiaEagles.com. This position was filled in February by a man named J.P. Crowley Hanlon. Crowley Hanlon's LinkedIn profile provides […]
Cliff Lee starting against reigning 2013 World Series champions, the Boston Red Sox, on March 21, 2014 at Bright House Field in Clearwater, Florida. (Photo: Matt Rappa) Phillies left-handed pitcher Cliff Lee will make his first start on the mound in over seven months this afternoon as he opposes the Houston Astros. This will be Houston's […]
Despite not being able to sign a Major League contract last season, 16-year veteran infielder Placido Polanco, at the age of 39, is not quite ready to call his playing career a wrap. In an interview with El Nuevo Herald's Jorge Ebro, Polanco reveals that he is '90 percent retired', but is leaving a door […]
The Philadelphia Phillies (0-0-1) and the New York Yankees (0-0-1) will face each other this afternoon in a rematch from yesterday's 5-5 tie at Bright House Field. Starting Pitching Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (0-0-1) New York Yankees (0-0-1) RHP Kevin Slowey 2014: (1-1, 5.30 ERA) RHP Nathan Eovaldi 2014: (6-14, 4.37 ERA) Slowey, 30, signed a minor league […]
Hours removed from the shocking report by ESPN's Adam Schefter that the Philadelphia Eagles have traded franchise-leading rusher LeSean McCoy to the Buffalo Bills, in exchange for Oregon Duck-alumnus, linebacker Kiko Alonso, fans are still clamoring on social media. Last night, I spoke with former Eagles right guard from 2004-2009, Shawn Andrews, and asked his […]
According to a report from Scott Lauber of the Boston Herald, the Philadelphia Phillies are not interesting in re-acquiring outfielder Shane Victorino through a trade with the Boston Red Sox. The Red Sox have been long-linked with the Phillies as potential suitors in a trade that would send 2008 World Series MVP Cole Hamels to Boston. Just this […]
Jerome Williams David Buchanan and the Philadelphia Phillies will kick-off Spring Training this afternoon against 2009 World Series rivals, the New York Yankees. (Note: A late-decision by the Phillies had Buchanan instead starting today's game, 'flip flopping' with Williams as CSN Philly's Jim Salisbury writes). Yankees' infielder Alex Rodriguez, who was the center of controversy this offseason […]
View of seat at Bright House Field, opening its doors for its 12th season of Spring Training baseball. (Photo: Matt Rappa) The Philadelphia Phillies will take the field for their first game action of the season this afternoon against the University of Tampa Spartans, who are 13-1 overall as a part of NCAA Division II's Sunshine […]
After being asked by Comcast SportsNet's Michael Barkann if he thinks he will ever utter the words 'we've just traded Cole Hamels', Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. replied, "I would sincerely doubt it." Amaro Jr. followed by saying, "I know there's a lot of speculation coming from a lot of different angles on […]
Murphy, with colleague Larry Andersen, at the 2014 Phillies Phestival. (Photo: Matt Rappa) Saturday morning, Phillies' broadcaster Gregg Murphy joined 97.5 The Fanatics' Jon and Sean Show to talk about the current state of the team, how he likes being a part of the broadcast team, and when we can expect to see some games […]
