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 ...
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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 »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 ...
Read More »Where Would You Like to See Cole Hamels if He’s Traded?
With the MLB trade deadline days away, we’re asking “Where Would You Like to See Cole Hamels if He’s Traded?” Answer here for a chance to win a $50 gift card* to our sponsor, Brennan Tech Services. Mike Greger 1. Red Sox 2. Giants ...
Read More »Union Terminates Contract of Carlos Valdes
Report From Philadelphia Union Chester, Pa. – Philadelphia Union and Major League Soccer have mutually terminated the contract with defender Carlos Valdes, the club announced Monday. The defender has been on loan with Nacional of the Uruguayan Primera Division since February. ...
Read More »Flyers Give Couturier Contract Extension
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers announced today that they have signed 6-3, 197-lb center Sean Couturier to a multi-year contract extension, according to general manager Ron Hextall. Couturier, 22 (12/7/1992), recorded a career-high 15 goals and added 22 ...
Read More »Phillies Continue Surge With Comeback Win in Toronto
The Philadelphia Phillies continued their impressive play Tuesday night sans Jonathan Papelbon with a come-from-behind, 3-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Ken Giles earned his first save of the season with Papelbon traded to Washington earlier in the day. ...
Read More »Phillies Trade Papelbon to Nationals
Jonathan Papelbon’s tumultuous Philadelphia Phillies career came to end Tuesday evening when he was traded to the inter-divisional rival Washington Nationals three days prior to the trade deadline. In return, the Phils received right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta, who’s currently in AA ...
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