Evan Macy

Headshot, Evan Macy.

Evan Macy is the managing sports editor at PhillyVoice.com. Before spending five years at Metro Philly as sports editor, Evan worked at ESPN in Bristol CT, and has experience at several other smaller publications on the Northeast coast. Career highlights for Evan, a Temple grad and Lancaster native include covering Super Bowl LII, the 2016 DNC, the 2017 NFL Draft and a bevy of playoff games and golf tournaments.

evan@phillyvoice.com

July 28, 2019

Phillies

MLB rumors: Will Phillies injury list force team's hand as deadline approaches?

The Phillies organization will have a huge decision to make over the next few days, and the players aren't making it easy for Matt Klentak and company.

July 27, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football defense, special teams rankings (2019 preseason PPR top 20)

There don't appear to be too many "no-brainer" defense/special teams picks this year. Taking a match up approach may be the best bet for fantasy football in 2019.

July 26, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football kicker rankings (2019 preseason PPR top 20)

There are two strategies for drafting kickers. The first, take the players with the best leg, and track record, like Justin Tucker or Greg Zuerlein. The second, nab the kicker from the best offenses.

July 25, 2019

Eagles

Brandon Brooks has willed himself to cusp of recovering from torn Achilles

Brandon Brooks has started 90 games over the last six NFL seasons. He knew it was too good to be true. And so, like happens to nearly every NFL player at some point, Brooks went down with a torn Achilles in the Eagles' season ending loss to the Saints in the divisional round of the 2019 playoffs in January. But Brooks didn't let himself get down. Not even for a second.

July 25, 2019

Phillies

MLB trade rumors: Is Zach Greinke the answer for the Phillies?

Philadelphia has been connected to nearly every starting pitcher available, from Madison Bumgarner (not expected to be traded) to Marcus Stroman (who they have scouted) to Trevor Bauer (who they have reportedly discussed trading for with Cleveland). Each of those players fall short of all three categories. One player who might not is Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke.

July 25, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football tight end rankings (preseason 2019 PPR top 30)

And while there are still a clear top three in Tier 1: Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz and George Kittle, the drop off is not nearly as bad as it has been in years past.

July 24, 2019

Phillies

MLB trade rumors: Phillies, Indians have discussed trade for SP Trevor Bauer, report says

According to MLB.com insider Jon Morosi, the Phillies have discussed trading for Indians ace Trevor Bauer.

July 24, 2019

Phillies

MLB rumors: Why Phillies might be wise to hold off on trading for high profile relievers

The Phillies' bullpen was simply excellent Tuesday night, as Philly outlasted the lowly Tigers in 15 innings. They tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing just three hits in a 3-2 victory.

July 24, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football wide receiver rankings (preseason 2019, PPR top 75)

Like with this year's running backs, the wide receivers landscape is slowly changing. After years of Antonio Brown and Odell Beckham Jr. taking the top spots in WR rankings, DeAndre Hopkins has claimed the mantle as No. 1, with Julio Jones continuing to show immense fantasy value as the second best wideout.

July 23, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football running back rankings (PPR, preseason 2019 top 60)

Below is a look at the top 60 running backs heading into 2019 and how we rank them for fantasy drafts.

All PhillyVoice contributors