By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies traded Vance Worley in December 2012, but he never left Philadelphia. Worley still lives in the city, but Wednesday was his first opportunity to pitch against his former team. The right-hander would have preferred ...
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Ashburn Nominated for HOF Frick Award
Former Phillies outfielder and late broadcaster Richie Ashburn is among 42 candidates who are eligible to receive the Ford C. Frick Award from the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY. Beginning this week through Sept. 30, Philly fans ...
Read More »Evan Mathis to Miss 8 Weeks With MCL Sprain
Report From Philadelphia Eagles Though the Eagles emerged victorious from the Week 1 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, they did not escape unscathed. Two players, linebacker Najee Goode and offensive lineman Allen Barbre, were placed on injured reserve Tuesday as a result of ...
Read More »Galvis Flashes Offensive Prowess in Win Over Bucs
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Freddy Galvis is getting his chance this September. Already set to receive sprinkled starts with the Phillies out of contention and evaluating their roster for 2015, his playing time got an even bigger boost withJimmy Rollins day ...
Read More »Flyers Announce Training Camp Schedule
The Philadelphia Flyers will open their 2014 training camp on Friday, September 19 with on-ice sessions at Virtua Center Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees, NJ, according to general manager Ron Hextall. The 2014 training camp will begin with three straight ...
Read More »Shady Speaks Up About ’20-Cent Tip’ Story
Eagles running back LeSean McCoy has not been shy in addressing the story that broke Monday regarding his reportedly minuscule tip left at a local Philadelphia burger joint. According to a report released Tuesday, Shady claims the service he was provided ...
Read More »Rollins Injures Hamstring in Loss to Pirates
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Ruben Amaro Jr. recently acknowledged the Phillies need to make significant changes to the roster in the offseason, and Pat Gillick recently indicated the organization hung on too long to the core of the ...
Read More »Eagles Earn Win Over Jags With 2nd-Half Onslaught
By Dave Spadaro, Eagles.com Where did it all turn around for the Eagles in a 34-17 win over Jacksonville on Sunday at rockin’ Lincoln Financial Field to open the 2014 season? Were there magic words spoken at halftime from head coach ...
Read More »Hamels, Phillies Balk at Chnace to Sweep Nats Again
By Elliott Smith WASHINGTON — Cole Hamels has been on the losing end of plenty of games — 81 to be exact — but he couldn’t recall the last time a balk did him in. Hamels’ first balk since 2012 proved ...
Read More »Union Shutout Toronto FC for 2nd Time This Week
Toronto, Ontario – Philadelphia Union (9-9-9, 36 points) celebrated the end of a short week with a clean sweep of Eastern Conference foe Toronto FC, this time after a 2-0 final in the second of a home and home at BMO Field. ...
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