By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Ryne Sandberg beamed in February, when the Phillies announced they had signed A.J. Burnett. He pictured big things from his rotation. “He’s the belated Christmas present and Valentine’s Day present that I’ve been waiting ...
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Sixers Release 2014 Preseason Schedule
Report From Philadelphia 76ers PHILADELPHIA, PA. – AUGUST 18, 2014 – The Philadelphia 76ers announced their 2014 preseason schedule today, which is comprised of eight games beginning at Boston on Monday, Oct. 6, and concluding at Detroit on Thursday, Oct. ...
Read More »Williams Solid Again, Phils Beat Mariners
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Jerome Williams didn’t appear to be the prettiest addition, even for a starting rotation starving for help. A 6.04 ERA in 47 2/3 innings prompted Williams’ release from the Astros in June. Two starts, ...
Read More »McCoy, Maclin, Cooper Return to Practice
LeSean McCoy, who had missed Sunday’s practice for an undisclosed reason, Jeremy Maclin and Riley Cooper were all said to be seen on the practice field Monday. Maclin and Cooper had both missed time, including Friday’s game in New England, ...
Read More »Shady Misses Practice
LeSean McCoy reportedly missed Eagles practice on Sunday, though he and the team did not address why that was the case. According to Philly.com, Chip Kelly did not reveal that Shady would be out while addressing reporters before the session. ...
Read More »Revere Contending for NL Batting Crown
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN FRANCISCO — Based on the grimaces on his face, Phillies center fielder Ben Revere is playing with plenty of pain these days. His surgically repaired right ankle is causing him fits. “I’ve been this far,” Revere ...
Read More »Stranded Runners Doom Phillies in Finale Vs. San Fran
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN FRANCISCO — The Phillies chased Tim Lincecum from the mound after just five innings Sunday afternoon at AT&T Park. He allowed seven hits and four walks and hit a batter, throwing 97 pitches in the ...
Read More »Phils Latest Loss Frustrating on Many Levels
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com SAN FRANCISCO — Kyle Kendrick left the field in a Usain Bolt blur Saturday afternoon at AT&T Park. He never broke stride as left the mound and handed the baseball to Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg in ...
Read More »Union Gets Blanked By Houston
Houston, Texas – The final score wasn’t indicative of what transpired on the pitch. Playing their third match in seven days, the Philadelphia Union (6-9-9) showed tremendous heart and determination but ultimately fell 2-0 to the Houston Dynamo (7-12-4) Friday night at ...
Read More »Eagles Fall to Pats in Preseason No. 2, Have Kelly Concerned
By Chris McPherson, Eagles.com Head coach Chip Kelly might be woken up from his sleep tonight by the sound of a referee’s whistle signaling another flag. There were 21 accepted penalties in Friday night’s 42-35 loss to the New England Patriots. ...
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