A group led by billionaire Joshua Harris has reportedly reached a $280 million deal to buy the Sixers from Comcast-Spectacor. The sale still must be approved by the NBA before it is final.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay and Cliff Lee combined to allow just 1 run in the first 3 and 2/3rd's innings as the National League defeated the American League 5-1 in the 2011 MLB All Star game. Halladay tossed 2 scoreless frames to start the game while Lee allowed just 1 run on 3 hits in an inning and 2/3rds. Prince Fielder hit a line drive 3 run homer in the 4th inning to help lead the NL to the win and cop the All Star game MVP award.
Monday, July 11, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay has been named the starting pitcher for the National League in the 2011 MLB All Star game. Unfortunately, with Shane Victorino and Placido Polanco both out of the game with injuries, Cole Hamels ineligible because he pitched Sunday, and Cliff Lee virtually ineligible having pitched Saturday, Halladay may well be the only Phil to play in the 2011 All-Star game. There is a slight chance Lee could pitch, but it would only be a quick outing.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils finished their first half of the season in grand fashion this afternoon. Cole Hamels allowed just 1 run on 3 hits while striking out 6 in 8 innings on the way to his 11th win. Meanwhile, the Phils destroyed Braves pitching on the afternoon, to the tune of 14 runs on 20 hits. Things actually started slowly for them with only a few runs though first 6 innings, but from then on it seemed every pitch a Brave threw went for a hit or a run. Raul Ibanez was the leading man by far, going 2 for 5 with 6 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Micheal Martinez also had 4 hits and 2 runs scored, John Mayberry Jr. had 3 hits and 4 RBIs, Dom Brown had 3 hits, 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored, Jimmy Rollins had 3 hits an RBI and a run scored, and finally Ryan Howard chipped in with 2 hits, an RBI, and 2 runs scored. So in the end when the dust finally settled the Phils had demolished Atlanta 14-1 to claim a 3.5 game lead and a franchise record tying 57th win heading into the All-Star break.
Saturday, July 09, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee allowed just 1 run on 3 hits while striking out 9 in 8 innings and slugged his first career homerun, but it wasn't enough as the Phils fell to the Braves in 11, 4-1.
Friday, July 08, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay fought through a rain delay to deliver 7 solid innings, allowing just 2 runs on 6 hits while striking out 7. Meanwhile, Wilson Valdez sac fly in the 2nd and Carlos Ruiz solo shot in the 4th helped the Phils twice rally back from a 1 run down. Micheal Stutes, Antonio Bastardo, and Juan Perez combined outstandingly to keep the score knotted at 2 through 9 and 1/2 innings. Perez's performance was especially outstanding, in fact it was a perfect 9 pitch, 9 strike, 1-2-3 outing, the first by a Phil in extra innings in 20 years and the first ever by a pitcher who went on to win the game. Speaking of winning, Perez sparkling top of the 10th, set the stage for Raul slam a screaming liner into the right field seats with 1 out in the bottom of the 10th for a 3-2 win. The win is the Phil's 56th of the season and moves them back to 3.5 games up in the NL East.
Thursday, July 07, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
For the 2nd time in the last 3 years Shane Victorino has been voted into the All Star game via the fan's final vote, making him the 5th Phil to be voted on to this year's All Star team along with Placido Polanco, Roy Halladay, Cole Hamels, and Cliff Lee. He has been nursing a sore numb this week and there are some doubts about whether he'll be able to play, but hopefully it will heal in time.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers have reached an agreement with newly acquired Wayne Simmonds on a 2 year $3.5 million contract.
Wednesday, July 06, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
John Mayberry Jr. homered twice and Jimmy Rollins once, while Kyle Kendrick allowed just 3 runs on 7 hits while striking out 2 in 5 innings to help the Phils build an early 6-3 lead. It could have been 7-3, but right before Mayberry's 2nd homer, Dom Brown was called out for missing 2nd while legging out a triple even though replays seemed to show he didn't. That 1 run came back to haunt the Phils later as their injury depleted bullpen failed to hold the lead. David Herndon and Drew Carpenter combined to to give up the lead, in the 6th and 7th innings, while Micheal Stutes and Danys Baez combined to preserve the 6-6 tie through 9 innings. Unfortunately Baez wasn't so lucky in the 9th as Mike Stanton lined a solo shot into the seats for a 7-6 Marlins win. Despite the loss the Phils still have the best record in baseball, but now lead the NL East by only 3 games over the Atlanta Braves as the two teams prepare for a weekend series.
Tuesday, July 05, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Offensively, it has been a struggle for the Phils much of the season and with Shane Victorino out tonight that struggle figured out to continue. Don't tell that to Chris Volstad or the sad sack Marlins who could only sit and watch helplessly as the Phils exploded for 14 runs on 18 hits. Ryan Howard went for 3 for 4 with a homer, a double, and 4 RBIs, Micheal Martinez had a bases clearing triple and 2 run scored, Jimmy Rollins went 4 for 5 with 3 runs scored, Raul Ibanez went 3 for 5 with a homer and 3 RBIs, Dom Brown went 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run scored, Wilson Valdez clubbed a 2 run double, and Ben Francisco had a pinch double and a run scored. Meanwhile, Cole Hamels shut down the Marlins, allowing just 2 runs on 8 hits while striking out 5 in 8 innings and Scott Mathieson came on in relief in the 9th inning and was somewhat effective in scoreless 9th inning. Put it all together and you get a laughable 14-2 Phils win. If only they could all be like this one.
Monday, July 04, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley tossed 7 scoreless frames for the 2nd start in row, while allowing just 2 hits and striking out 6 in a 1-0 win over the Marlins. Once again Micheal Stutes and Antonio Bastard backed him up with scoreless frames in the 8th and 9th innings. Meanwhile, Dom Brown accounted for the Phils only run in the top of the 7th, beating out an infield single and then scoring on a single by Micheal Martinez.
Sunday, July 03, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee's scoreless streak came to end at 34 this afternoon in Toronto, as the Jays roughed him up for 7 runs on 10 hits in 7 and 1/3rd innings as the Phils fell 7-4. The Phils actually led 4-0 early on with 4 runs in the 2nd on singles by Ben Francisco and Jimmy Rollins, and a double by Carlos Ruiz. Unfortunately, Lee couldn't hold the lead, allowing 3 homeruns in the 8th inning to seal the Blue Jay victory. In other news Placido Polanco, Cole Hamels, Roy Halladay, and Cliff Lee were all named to 2011 NL All Star team today. Shane Victorino could become 5th member of Phils on the all-star if he receives the fans final vote.
Saturday, July 02, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay went the distance against his former team, allowing just 3 runs on 8 hits while striking out 8. Meanwhile, Ryan Howard slapped an RBI single in the 1st, Jimmy Rollins slammed an RBI double in the 5th, Chase Utley crushed a 2 run homer in the 7th, and Shane Victorino lined an RBI single in the 9th to cap off a 5-3 victory.
Friday, July 01, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils began a weekend inter league trip in Toronto with a wild one at the Rogers Centre. Kyle Kendrick battled through 7 innings, allowing 6 runs on 8 hits while striking out 5. It wasn't a great start but it was enough to keep the Phils in it and that was all they needed. Down 2-0 after 1, The Phils rallied for runs in the 2nd and 3rd, as Shane Victorino singled and scored in the 2nd and then ripped an RBI singled in the 3rd. Later the Phils fell behind 4-2, before taking their first lead of the afternoon after Dom Brown doubled, stole 3rd and scored in the 6th, and Victorino tripled in a run and scored on a sac fly for a 5-4 lead. Toronto came right back in the bottom of the 7th to take a 6-5 lead. After Danys Baez got through the 8th inning unscathed, the Phils had one last shot to steal victory in the 9th. With nobody out in the 9th, Ryan Howard looped a 2 run single to center to put the Phils ahead to stay 7-6, as Antonio Bastardo followed with his 2nd career save.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cole Hamels took a line drive off his glove hand and was forced to leave after only 4 innings. After that the injury depleted Phils bullpen could not hold off the Red Sox onslaught. Ryan Howard did crush a 2 run homer in the 9th, but that was the Phils only bright spot of the afternoon in a 5-2 loss.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers continued their busy offseason in a big way in this afternoon. They signed Jaromir Jagr, to a 1 year 3.3 million deal, and center Maxime Talbot to a 5 year 9 million deal. They also signed defenseman Andres Lilja to a contract and Jakub Voracek, acquired in the Carter deal, to an extension. In addition to that they traded Kris Versteeg to the Panthers for a 2nd round pick in 2012 or 2013 and a 3rd round pick in 2012. Meanwhile, Sean O'donnell and Dan Carcillo both signed with the Blackhawks, Brian Boucher signed with the Hurricanes and Ville Leino signed with the Sabres, after failing to reach agreement with the Flyers.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils shut down Boston again tonight, this time with a trio of young arms. Vance Worley allowed just 1 run on 5 hits, while striking out 5 in 7 innings. Then Michael Stutes tossed a scoreless 8th inning, setting up Antonio Bastardo to pick up his first career save with a 1-2-3 9th. Meanwhile, Raul Ibanez took care of John Lackey with an RBI single in the 2nd and solo homer in the 7th to clinch the 2-1 win.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cliff Lee extended his scoreless streak to 32 inning with a 3rd successive complete game shutout, this time against the Boston Red Sox, who came into the Bank this afternoon as the highest scoring lineup in the majors. It didn't matter on this night as Lee rendered them powerless. Meanwhile, Dom Brown stunned Josh Beckett with a 2 run homer, and a double, while Shane Victorino added a late 2 run homer in the 5-0 win.
Monday, June 27, 2011
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers continued their busy offseason this afternoon, re-signing Andreas Nodl and Tom Sestito, trading Daroll Powe to the Wild for a 3rd round pick in the 2013 draft, and likely signaling the end Dan Carcillo's time in the Philadelphia by not sending him a qualifying offer. In other Orange and Black news, the Flyers all-time leading scorer among defenseman, Mark Howe, was finally elected to the NHL Hall of Fame, while ''the Fog", 74 and 75 Stanley Cup champion coach Fred Shero, was again snubbed.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Halladay went the distance, allowing just 1 run on 8 hits while striking out 4 to lead the Phils past the A's 3-1 for his 10th win of the season. Shane Victorino's RBI single and a fielder's choice in the 1st inning, and Ben Francisco's infield single in the 5th provided Halladay with more than enough support in the victory.
Saturday, June 25, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Cole Hamels was very good as usual, allowing just 2 runs on 8 hits while striking out 8, but it wasn't enough as the Phils managed just 1 run on 4 hits in a 4-1 loss to the A's. The Phils had chances to score late in the game but just couldn't cash in. First with the Phils down 2-1 in the 8th, Ross Gload slapped a 1 out double to the gap in left, but pinch runner Micheal Martinez was stranded after Jimmy Rollins struck out, Placido Polanco walked and Chase Utley grounded out. Later down 4-1 in the 9th, the Phils put 2 on with 1 out for Dom Brown, but he grounded into a double play to end the game.
Friday, June 24, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Vance Worley tossed 6 shutout innings and Ben Francisco plated the only run of the night with a 2 out RBI single in the 9th to lift the Phils to a 1-0 win over the A's as they returned home from their road trip.
FLYERS NEWS
With the 8th pick in the draft, acquired in the Carter trade, the Flyers selected Canadian center Sean Couterier. If not for injuries he could have been the #1 pick, so getting him in the 8th slot is a bit of a steal. Might he be the new center, the Orange and Black needed? Probably not yet.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
Roy Oswalt was forced to leave after just 2 innings, with back soreness and the Phils never recovered dropping their series closer to the Cardinals 12-2. Oswalt was okay before he left, as was Kyle Kendrick in relief as they held the Cardinals to just 6 runs through 6. Ryan Howard's RBI single finally put the Phils on the board in the 6th, cutting the lead to 5-1 at the time. That was as close as they would get as Dannys Baez allowed 7 runs in the 8th to finish the loss.
FLYERS NEWS
The Flyers stunned hockey world this afternoon trading away captain Mike Richards and leading scorer, Jeff Carter within minutes of each other. Carter went to the Columbus Blue Jackets for the 8th overall pick in this year's draft and young winger Jakub Voracek. Richards was sent to the L.A Kings for prospect Braydon Schenn, winger Wayne Simmonds, and a 2nd round pick in the next year's draft. This is an interesting move for a team said to be trying to win now, not later, but these 3 are all intriguiging prospects and could well replace Carter and Richards. Plus, with the cap space cleared by the traded the Flyers were able to come terms with Ilya Bryzgalov on a 9 year $50 million deal. They also probably have the space now to re-sign Ville Leino if they so choose, as well as fill their new need for big center, Brad Richards anyone? Still Bryzgalov better deliver a Cup or Flyers fans will look back on this day for a long time for all the wrong reasons.
SIXERS NEWS
The Sixers biggest need this off season was size inside and they addressed that tonight in the NBA draft. There was a lot of speculation coming into the night the Sixers would trade Andre Iguodala to move up in the draft but it didn't happen. Instead they stayed put and with the 16th pick in draft they selected USC center Nikola Vucevic. Vucevic averaged a double double this past season for the Trojans and was blocking a shot a game so he should help the Sixers in the post. He does probably need to get a little bigger though. It's been a while since the Sixers last had a 2nd round pick, but they actually did tonight and with 50th pick in the draft they selected Temple forward/center Lavoy Allen. The Owls all time leading rebounder, Allen has first round talent but many question his desire which is why he dropped to 2nd round. Considering Tony Battie probably won't be back with the Sixers next season and Mo Speights is awful defensively, Allen's strength, there's a good chance he makes the team out of training camp.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
For the 2nd successive start Cliff Lee went the distance, allowing no runs on 6 hits while striking out 3 in a sublime performance. Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard each homered in support of Lee and the Phils cruised to a 4-0 win.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
The Phils rebounded from a tough series in Seattle and answered all the detractors about their offensive production all in one inning tonight St. Louis. Despite 6 innings of 1 run from Roy Halladay the Phils appeared on their way to another loss before the Cardinal bullpen imploded in the 8th inning thanks some rare patience at the plate displayed by the Phils. The inning actually started with an easy flyout by Jimmy Rollins, then Shane Victorino singled, Chase Utley walked, and Ryan Howard and Placido Polanco were both hit by pitch to push across a game tying run. Then Raul Ibanez struck out and just when it seemed St.Louis might limit the damage, Ben Francisco slapped a pinch RBI single to continue the inning and then all heck broke loose. Carlos Ruiz walked, Micheal Martinez walked, Rollins singled, Victorino walked, Utley singled, Howard singled, and finally Wilson Valdez flied out to end the inning. In all the Phils scored 9 runs in the inning on just 5 hits, none of them extra base hits. Antonio Bastardo and David Herndon finished off the 10-2 win from there.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Sunday, June 19, 2011
PHILLIES NEWS
As usual Cole Hamels pitched more than well enough to win, allowing just 2 runs on 7 hits while striking out 6 in 6 and 1/3rd innings. Unfortunately it didn't really matter on this Father's day afternoon as the Phils themselves managed just 3 hits and no runs scored. Ryan Howard had 2 of the 3 hits but there was no one on base for him. In the end the 3 hits weren't enough as the Phils fell to the Mariners 2-0.
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