By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The good feelings flowed early Saturday night at Citizens Bank Park. Nearly 40,000 fans came to see Charlie Manuel inducted onto the franchise’s Wall of Fame. Living legends like Mike Schmidt, Steve Carlton and ...
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Eagles Drop Preseason Opener to Bears
By Chris McPherson, Eagles.com As innovative as head coach Chip Kelly’s supporters claim he is, there are fundamental elements of the game that always ring true. Friday night’s 34-28 loss to the Chicago Bears showcased once again the importance of protecting ...
Read More »9th-Inning Rally Falls Short, Phillies Fall to Mets
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Roy Halladay, in a Phillies home jersey and jeans, threw a perfect strike to Carlos Ruiz with the ceremonial first pitch Friday at Citizens Bank Park. It looked like the lone highlight of the night for the Phillies ...
Read More »Valdes Returns to Union
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – Philadelphia Union today announced that central defender Carlos Valdes has returned to the club after nearly a 19 month absence which included loan spells at Independiente Santa Fe in Colombia and San Lorenzo ...
Read More »Sixers to Send Thad to T-Wolves?
The Sixers will reportedly participate in a three-way trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Cleveland Cavs in a few weeks. According to a report by the Associated Press, Thad Young will be dealth to Cleveland in exchange for former ...
Read More »Philles Trade Roberto Hernandez to LA
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies hoped to contend with Roberto Hernandez as their No. 5 starter, but failing that, they hoped to flip him to a contending team for a prospect or two. They believe they accomplished the latter Thursday, when ...
Read More »Howard’s Slam Gives Phillies Sweep of Houston
By Erik Bacharach, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — Ryan Howard began Thursday night 0-for-3 to the tune of sprinkled boos after each at-bat. By the end of the night, he was pointing to his family during a curtain call. With the Phillies ...
Read More »Preseason Week 1: Eagles Vs. Bears Preview
The Philadelphia Eagles open their 2014 preseason slate against the Chicago Bears Friday at Soldier Field. Click here for a full preview as offered by the Eagles.
Read More »Offense Backs Buchanan’s Effort, Phils Whip ‘Stros
PHILADELPHIA — Cliff Lee’s season ended unceremoniously last Thursday with an elbow injury at Nationals Park. He emptied his locker six days later at Citizens Bank Park. Lee will rejoin the team in about a month, but the Phillies have a ...
Read More »Lee Could Avoid Surgery, But Season’s Over
Report From Philadelphia Phillies PHILADELPHIA — It is not a surprise, but Phillies left-hander Cliff Lee‘s season is finished. Lee’s locker inside the Phillies’ clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park had been completely cleared out before Wednesday’s game against the Astros. He ...
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