Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jahlil Okafor made quite the impression in his first NBA Summer League game Monday night during a 74-71 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Okafor notched a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds to go a long ...
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Papelbon Named to NL All Star Team
Philadelphia Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon will be the team’s lone representative at this year’s All Star Game in Cincinnati. For more on this story, click here.
Read More »Rollins Helps Dodgers Beat Phillies
Former Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins made his first game against his former teammates a memorable one Monday night as his Los Angeles Dodgers won a wild game, 10-7. Rollins went 2-for-4 with a two-run double in the seventh inning ...
Read More »Phillies Top Braves With 4-Run 10th
The Philadelphia Phillies snapped their six-game losing streak Sunday afternoon with a 4-0 win in Atlanta. Cole Hamels and Braves starter Shelby Miller battled during a scoreless baseball game through just about seven full innings before the Phillies broke the scoring ...
Read More »Flyers Sign Top Draft Pick Provorov
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers announced that they have signed 2015 First-Round draft pick, defenseman Ivan Provorov, to an entry-level contract, according to general manager Ron Hextall. The 6’0”, 201’lb defenseman was selected seventh overall in the 2015 ...
Read More »Phillies Starters Continued to Get Hammered, Braves Win Again
Phillies starting pitcher Kevin Correia couldn’t reverse the current trend that sees starters get thumbed as the host Atlanta Braves roughed him up for four first-inning runs and nine earned over 3.1 innings as the Phils fell 9-5 on Saturday. ...
Read More »Franco Named NL Rookie of the Month
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Maikel Franco has been named the National League’s Rookie of the Month for June. For more on this story, click here.
Read More »Brewers Complete Sweep of Phillies With Extra-Inning Win
The Philadelphia Phillies at least continued to display some health offense Thursday night, clawing back from deficits of 4-0 and 7-4 before tying the game at 7-7 and forcing extra innings during an 8-7 loss to the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. Odubel Herrera, ...
Read More »Brewers Lay The Boom on Harang, Phillies
Aaron Harang’s freefall continued Tuesday night as the Milwaukee Brewers lit up the Phillies starter for 14 hits and eight runs over five innings during a 9-5 win. Harang is now 4-11. For more on this game, click here.
Read More »Phillies Reportedly Sign International Prospect
The Philadelphia Phillies have reportedly agreed to terms with Jhailyn Ortiz, the No.6 ranked international prospect. For more on this story, click here.
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