As a boy growing up just outside of Philadelphia — some of my fondest memories of spending time with my father and grandfather revolved around sports. I spent summer weekends at Veterans Stadium trying to catch Phillies foul balls, went to The Palestra for Big 5 Basketball, and made the August pilgrimage annually to West Chester University for the dawn of another Eagles … [Read more...] about A Promise of Old Philadelphia – One Made to My Father
Biggest Holes Remaining on Roster
We are in the most inactive part of the off season for the Philadelphia Eagles. They just wrapped up their mandatory minicamp and they won’t hit the field again until the end of July when training camp begins. Most of the roster holes have been filled following an active off season, but there is still more that the Eagles could do to better the team. The biggest hole is at … [Read more...] about Biggest Holes Remaining on Roster
The First Union Domino is About to Fall
Things don’t seem to be getting easier after a lackluster start to the season for the Philadelphia Union. The first domino toward a season-altering move is soon to fall. That of course being the inevitable departure of Julian Carranza. The Union acquired Julian Carranza from Inter Miami on loan before the start of the 2022 season. Carranza never got a chance to shine with … [Read more...] about The First Union Domino is About to Fall
Jalen Hurts Compared to Eagles’ All-Time Best Quarterbacks
Inspired by our recent poll on Twitter/X, the public tends to agree that Jalen Hurts could end up being the best quarterback in Philadelphia Eagles history when all is said and done. But what does he have to do to take that title officially? He is only entering his fourth season as a starter in 2024, yet he has already accomplished a decent amount—let’s see what else he needs … [Read more...] about Jalen Hurts Compared to Eagles’ All-Time Best Quarterbacks
Is Orion Kerkering the Closer of the Future?
The Phillies may have found something in Orion Kerkering. Kerkering was drafted in the fifth round in the 2022 MLB Draft out of South Florida. The Florida native quickly navigated the minor leagues. He started the 2023 season in A-ball for the Clearwater Threshers and by October he was throwing playoff innings for a Phillies team looking to make yet another World Series … [Read more...] about Is Orion Kerkering the Closer of the Future?