Sports Talk Philly: Philadelphia Sports News and Rumors

Embed from By Jennifer McGraw, Sports Talk Philly Contributor Though he’s no longer representing the midnight green, former Eagles safety, Rodney McLeod, and his wife Erika’s heart, and foundation, belong to the city of brotherly love. Their foundation, Change Our Future, is staying in Philadelphia after starting up...

Embed from By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Saturday was a big day for Phillies prospect Griff McGarry. The 23-year old pitcher was named Phillies Minor Leauge Pitcher of the Month and was promoted to Double-A Reading. Not too shabby for a hot and humid Saturday afternoon....

Embed from Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber has been named the National League Player of the Month for the month of June. June is his month and everyone knows it. pic.twitter.com/ZsEW1clvjv — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) July 2, 2022 Schwarber slashed .272/.385/.680 with 12 HRs, 27 RBIs, 6 2Bs,...

Embed from By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor The Philadelphia Phillies made a pair of roster moves on Friday afternoon, recalling pitcher Bailey Falter and designating Oscar Mercado for assignment. The Phillies have recalled LHP Bailey Falter from Lehigh Valley (AAA) and he will start tonight’s game...

Say what? "Peter from Maple Shade" calls into WFAN and claims he nearly fought Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni on the tennis courts.

Embed from Per NBCSN’s Jim Salisbury, the Phillies are calling up power hitting 1B Darick Hall from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Update: Now Confirmed By The Phillies The Phillies have selected the contract of INF Darick Hall. He will wear #25. — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) June 29, 2022 Hall,...

Embed from By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor Former Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Archie Bradley, now with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, was injured in last Sundays epic Donnybrook between the Halos and Mariners. He will miss about a month with a fractured elbow. Ouch! In...

By Michael Lipinski, Sports Talk Philly Editor The Philadelphia Phillies have placed starting pitcher Zach Eflin on the 15-day injured list with a brusied right knee. The move is retroactive to June 26. There is hope in the Phillies clubhouse that Eflin will only miss one to two starts. Bailey...

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper will need surgery to repair a broken thumb. Harper is expected to return to the lineup in six-to-eight weeks.

While I have no issue with any fan who wants to surrender their hard-won foul ball to a kid or anyone else, I find the social enforcement of this newfangled tradition unsettling, telling, and sad.  And I want to explain – right now, so there will be no misunderstanding later – why I’m never giving your kid the ball I catch no matter what.

This article covers many other conclusions a fan can reach about the current Phillies status if they don’t react immediately and emotionally.

Phillies take 3 from 4 from Padres but lose 2021 NL MVP Bryce Harper indefinitely to a broken finger * Nick Castellanos heating up with Braves, Cards on deck * Bullpen shines as Mark Appel gets his call-up

Reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper was hit by a pitch Saturday by San Diego Padres starter Blake Snell. Harper fractured his thumb.

Philadelphia Phillies reliever Mark Appel, the 1st overall pick in the 2013 MLB Draft, moved from starter to reliever and it reignited his career. Appel is likely to make his Major League Baseball debut over the weekend against the San Diego Padres.

Mark Appel, the 1st overall pick in the 2013 MLB draft, has been promoted to the Big Leagues with the Philadelphia Phillies. Appel will be available out of the Phillies bullpen on Saturday against the San Diego Padres.