Report From Philadelphia Eagles On the eve of the first training session of this year’s Training Camp, the Eagles traded cornerback Brandon Boykin to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a conditional fifth-round pick in 2016. Boykin was the Eagles’ ...
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Phillies Put On Offensive Show in 12-2 Win Over Braves
Aaron Nola got more run support than he could reasonably expect Saturday night as the Phillies rallied early and often from a 2-0 deficit to defeat the visiting Atlanta Braves, 12-2. Ryan Howard continued his hot hitting with a 3-for-4 ...
Read More »Sixers Flip Jason Thompson to Warriors for Veteran Wallace, Draft Consideration
Report From Philadelphia 76ers PHILADELPHIA, PA. – The Philadelphia 76ers today announced they have acquired forward Gerald Wallace and a draft consideration from the Golden State Warriors in exchange for power forward Jason Thompson Wallace, a 14-year veteran, has appeared in ...
Read More »Howard Leads Offensive Onslaught as Phils beat Braves
Ryan Howard’s three-run double in the top of the first inning Friday night highlighted an early offensive barrage that culminated in a 9-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. The Phils would rack up 11 hits on the evening in support ...
Read More »Phillies Trade Revere on Deadline Day
The Philadelphia Phillies made one final trade Friday afternoon, sending outfielder Ben Revere to Toronto for two bullpen prospects. Revere joins a Blue Jays team that’s aiming for a playoff push after previously trading for shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and starting pitcher ...
Read More »Flyers, Voracek Agree to Extension
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have agreed to terms with 6’2”, 214-lb right wing Jakub Voracek on a multi-year contract extension, according to general manager Ron Hextall. Voracek (25, 8/15/1989) completed his seventh NHL season ...
Read More »Phillies Open Homestand With Win Over Braves
Aaron Harang returned from the disabled list Thursday night against his former club the Atlanta Braves. He scattered nine hits over five innings to earn the win as the Phils rebounded from a bad loss in Toronto to end their ...
Read More »Philadelphia Union Acquire Swiss International Tranquillo Barnetta
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – The Philadelphia Union announced Wednesday it has acquired midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta via a free transfer. The Swiss international has signed a deal using Targeted Allocation Money and he will officially join the roster ...
Read More »A Prospectus on the Phillies’ New Prospects
According to multiple sources, the Philadelphia Phillies have parted ways with ace Cole Hamels, sending him to the Texas Rangers for five minor league prospects (including three of the organization’s top five). Also included in the deal are Phils’ reliever ...
Read More »Phillies Reportedly Trade Hamels During Blowout Loss to Blue Jays
As Jerome Williams and the Philadelphia Phillies labored through an 8-2 loss in Toronto to end their road trip Wednesday night, ace Cole Hamels reportedly became a member of the Texas Rangers. According to numerous reports, Hamels has been sent to Arlington ...
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