By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com ATLANTA — Kyle Kendrick is nearing the end of a disappointing season, but he still hopes to salvage something from it. He made a move in that direction Tuesday with his finest performance of the year ...
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Hamels, Bullpen Deal Combined No-No, Phillies Blank Braves
ATLANTA — Cole Hamels had grandiose plans when he joined the big leagues in 2006. Cy Young Awards. No-hitters. World Series championships. Hamels often spoke about these things as a young pitcher. He got his ring in 2008, but he ...
Read More »Flyers Retain Brandon Manning With 1-Year Deal
Report From Philadelphia Flyers The Philadelphia Flyers have re-signed restricted free-agent defenseman Brandon Manning to a one-year contract, according to general manager Ron Hextall. Manning, 24 (6/4/1990), appeared in 73 games for the Flyers’ American Hockey League affiliate, the Adirondack Phantoms, last ...
Read More »Phillies Trade Mayberry to Jays for 3B Prospect
By Todd Zolecki, Phillies.com PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies made one more trade before Sunday’s midnight waiver Trade Deadline, shipping outfielder John Mayberry Jr. to the Blue Jays in exchange for Double-A third baseman Gustavo Pierre. Pierre, 22, had just been ...
Read More »Phils Fail To Bail Out Burnett, Fall to Mets
By Jake Kring-Schreifels, Philies.com NEW YORK — A mis-located pitch and a pile of missed opportunities defined the Phillies’ 6-5 loss to the Mets on Sunday afternoon at Citi Field. The pitch was an A.J. Burnett hanging curveball that Anthony Recker ...
Read More »Eagles Reveal Young Roster After Final Cuts
By Dave Spadaro, Eagles.com It’s a young group, with 18 first- and second-year players (including suspended offensive tackleLane Johnson). Only 10 players are 30 years and older. There is depth and talent all over. Don’t pretend the roster is final, because ...
Read More »Phillies Claim P Victor Arano From Dodgers to Seal Hernandez Trade
The Phillies have completed the Roberto Hernandez trade by acquiring right-hander Victor Arano from the Dodgers on Thursday. Arano, 19, was the Dodgers’ No. 14-ranked prospect, according to MLB.com, and he was 4-7 with a 4.08 ERA in 22 games (15 starts) ...
Read More »Montgomery Takes Medical Leave, Gillick Takes Over as Prez
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies made a surprising announcement Thursday afternoon when they revealed general partner and president David Montgomery is taking an immediate medical leave of absence while he recovers from jaw cancer surgery. Pat Gillick has assumed Montgomery’s responsibilities. ...
Read More »Eagles Kick Jets to the Curb, New Kicker Parkey Flashes ‘Boomstick’
By Chris McPherson, Eagles.com Earlier this month, Lincoln Financial Field played host to three sold-out concerts featuring One Direction and Luke Bryan. But on Thursday night, it was kicker Cody Parkey who earned an encore. Acquired in a trade with Indianapolis last Wednesday, ...
Read More »Eagles Vs. Jets: Preseason Week 4 Preview
The Philadelphia Eagles complete the 2014 preseason Thursday night when Michael Vick and the New York jets visit Lincoln Financial Field. For a full gameday preview from the Eagles, click here.
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