July 23, 2019
Phillies
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Evan Macy
And so, it sort of makes sense that the Phillies, while likely to be buyers before next week's trade deadline, are likely to be a specific kind of buyers.
The team is still in contention despite a ridiculous burden of injuries and a pitching staff that is thin and unreliable. Philadelphia needs to improve this season, and beyond. They will not buy rental players.
July 23, 2019
Phillies
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Evan Macy
Philadelphia may have to part with some of its top 10 prospects in order to persuade sellers to help them reach the playoffs this fall. And if the prospects we examine in this article do stick around, they will have a good chance at making an impact on the big league club, as injuries and depth issues continue to plague the Phillies.
July 22, 2019
NFL
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Evan Macy
Never before have there been, seemingly, more mid to late round steals by way of quarterbacks in fantasy football.
July 20, 2019
Phillies
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Evan Macy
With starting pitchers taking most of the headlines, it's worth mentioning that relief pitching is certainly a priority for the Phillies, as they patiently wait for seven hurlers to mend on their injury list. According to MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanigan, one-time homegrown lefty specialist Jake Diekman could be on his way back to Philadelphia. The Phils reportedly scouted the flame-thrower last week, and also had a scout on hand Friday night.
July 19, 2019
Phillies
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Evan Macy
The Phillies have 10, count em, 10 players on the injured list — seven of them pitchers.
The team acquired Drew Smyly to help reinforce both the rotation and the bullpen Friday, but there will likely be some more moves made to improve the staff, and possibly their outfield, before the July 31 trade deadline.
July 19, 2019
Phillies
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Evan Macy
There could be a lot more to come by way of new pitchers coming to South Philly.
July 17, 2019
Phillies
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Evan Macy
Last night, Jay Bruce — you know, the left-handed trade acquisition with 25 home runs — left Tuesday's win with an oblique injury. Most of the time, an injury like that requires time on the injured list.
July 16, 2019
Phillies
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Evan Macy
On Monday, we outlined a report that the team was not only interested in Toronto's Marcus Stroman, but actively scouting him. We have a similar report to look into today, as the Diamondbacks' Robbie Ray is also apparently very much on Philly's radar:
July 15, 2019
Eagles
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Evan Macy
Ratings for every NFL player were posted on EA Sports' website Monday, with Fletcher Cox surprising no one as Philly's top player, boasting the best strength and awareness on the team as well. He's a 96 overall.
July 15, 2019
Sixers
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Evan Macy
It was just a formality, after word leaked out that the Sixers intended to extend point-forward Ben Simmons to a max contract extension. But PhillyVoice confirmed Monday that the deal had been done, making Simmons a very rich man.