Phillies Add Bullpen Arm Jonathan Bowlan

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for left-hander Matt Strahm, the team announced. Bowlan, 29, appeared in 34 games for the Royals in 2025, posting a 3.86 ERA over 44 1/3 innings. He struck out 46 hitters and was used primarily in a middle-relief role, […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Dec 2025
Phillies Acquire LHP Kyle Backhus from Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired left-handed pitcher Kyle Backhus from the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for minor league outfielder Avery Owusu-Asiedu, the team announced Friday. The move increases Philly’s 40-man roster from 37 to 38. Backhus, 27, appeared in 32 games for Arizona last season, pitching 25.1 innings with a 4.62 ERA, 22 strikeouts, 2 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Dec 2025
Why the Phillies Traded Matt Strahm for Jonathan Bowlan

The Phillies sacrificed certainty for financial flexibility and they may not be done reshaping the bullpen. The Phillies trading Matt Strahm wasn’t about downgrading the bullpen, it was about changing its construction. In Jonathan Bowlan, the Phillies gets a pitcher who won’t dominate headlines but fits a role the team has quietly lacked: a durable, […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Dec 2025
Tim Saunders Takes a Timeout After Hot Mic Moment During Flyers Loss

The Flyers’ loss to Buffalo wasn’t the only thing that went off the rails as a live microphone caught Tim Saunders in an unfortunate moment. The Flyers weren’t the only thing blowing it Tuesday night. Longtime Flyers radio play-by-play announcer Tim Saunders has been suspended for two games following an on-air gaffe during Philadelphia’s loss […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Dec 2025
Phillies Deal Matt Strahm to Kansas City in Bullpen Shakeup

Strahm Out, Questions Remain About Phillies Bullpen Direction UPDATE II The Phillies have made a notable bullpen move, trading left-handed reliever Matt Strahm to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jonathan Bowlan. UPDATE According to ESPN insider Jeff Passan, the Philadelphia Phillies are likely to trade reliever Matt Strahm as the organization […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Dec 2025
Phillies Land Brad Keller With Multi-Year Bullpen Deal

After a dominant 2025 campaign in Chicago, the right-hander becomes the Phillies’ first multi-year free-agent reliever signing since Matt Strahm. Reliever Brad Keller has parlayed an excellent 2025 season with the Chicago Cubs into a well-earned payday with the Philadelphia Phillies. According to multiple reports, the Phillies have agreed to terms with the 29-year-old right-hander […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Dec 2025
Raiders Star Maxx Crosby Shows Love to Philly After “Gritty” December Visit

Las Vegas edge rusher gushes over the atmosphere, fanbase, and football culture in Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s reputation as one of the NFL’s most passionate and unforgiving football cities remains intact and now it has high-profile admirer. Speaking on his podcast aptly named The Rush, Las Vegas Raiders All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby had nothing but praise […]

Mike Lipinski  •  17 Dec 2025
Tyson Foerster Undergoes Surgery, Likely to Miss Remainder of Season

The Philadelphia Flyers announced Wednesday that Tyson Foerster underwent successful surgery and will be out of action for approximately five months. As a result, Foerster is expected to miss the remainder of the season unless the Flyers make a deep postseason run. The news comes after Foerster was initially ruled out earlier this month for […]

SportsTalkPhilly Staff  •  17 Dec 2025
Former Phillies Reliever Jordan Romano Lands with Angels on One-Year Deal

For reasons known only to the baseball gods and perhaps the Los Angeles Angels’ front office, the Angels have signed former Philadelphia Phillies reliever Jordan Romano to a one-year, $2 million deal. Call it a buy-low move or something. A two-time All-Star earlier in his career, Romano was a complete disaster during his short and […]

Mike Lipinski  •  16 Dec 2025