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Ortiz cruises through 7 innings, Cruz has 3 RBIs as Pirates win 6th straight, 4-1 over Phillies
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Luis Ortiz pitched seven shutout innings, Oneil Cruz had a home run and three RBIs, and the Pittsburgh Pirates stretched their winning streak to six games with a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night. Ortiz (5-2), who had not gone more than six...
Has Jalen Hurts become underrated?
We're just over a year removed from Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts finishing second in MVP voting behind Patrick Mahomes after the 2022 NFL season. At that point, Hurts was widely considered as one of the best -- and most promising -- quarterbacks in the entire league. But, a lot can happen in a year.
Gazdag hat trick leads Union to second straight win
Daniel Gazdag made it two straight hat tricks and two straight wins for the Philadelphia Union in a 3-0 victory over Nashville on Saturday night. Gazdag scored a pair of goals in the first half and completed the hat trick after a bad giveaway from Nashville in the box to lead the resurgence for a Union team that is suddenly only one point out of a playoff spot heading into the 34-day $$$ Cup break.
College Basketball Star Compares Game to Sixers' Paul George
Seeing that he reached stardom while the current generation was young, Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George is highly revered among young players. One current star in women's college basketball went as far as to compare herself to the versatile forward. Last season, there was no Freshman in women's college basketball...
Why Heikki Ruohonen Could be Flyers’ Demon in Disguise
Every NHL team needs a center who is an absolute workhorse to be a competitive, successful team, especially in the Stanley Cup playoffs. While still early, it’s entirely possible the Philadelphia Flyers found theirs in 2024 fourth-round pick Heikki Ruohonen. Ruohonen, 18, will have two years of learning in the USHL with the Dubuque Fighting Saints before heading to Harvard ahead of the 2026-27 season. After that, Ruohonen will be in his age-21 season, and hopefully, he’ll have learned and developed enough to begin contributing to the Flyers organization at the professional level. After all, learning is what he does. You probably...
Eagles' Lane Johnson shares what could be in Jason Kelce's future plans
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson has been in sync with Jason Kelce since he was drafted fourth overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. But now a decade later, that won't be the case anymore after Kelce called in quits earlier this year. "Yeah man, it was weird during OTAs,"...
Global tech outage: South Jersey Boy Scout troop stuck overseas due to airline impact of outage
PHILADELPHIA - A Boy Scout troop based in South Jersey is stuck overseas in the U.S. Virgin Islands following the fallout of the CrowdStrike meltdown. Troop 122 traveled to a scout camp in St. Croix for nearly two weeks and when they got to the airport on Friday, their flights were canceled.
Phillies C J.T. Realmuto activated from IL
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated star catcher J.T. Realmuto from the 10-day injured list on Saturday. Realmuto, a three-time All-Star, has been sidelined since mid-June following right meniscus surgery. Also on Saturday, the Phillies recalled right-hander Yunior Marte from Lehigh Valley and optioned catcher Rafael Marchan and righty Michael Mercado to the Triple-A team. Realmuto, who was placed on the 10-day IL on June 11 (retroactive to June 10), is batting .261 with seven homers and 20 RBIs in 51 games this season. He had hit in a career-best 17 straight games in which he played earlier this season. Realmuto, 33, is a career .272 hitter with 161 homers and 598 RBIs in 1,191 games with the Miami Marlins (2014-18) and Phillies. Marte, 29, posted a 3.31 ERA in 15 relief appearances with Philadelphia this season. He is 2-2 with two saves and a 4.95 ERA in 94 career relief appearances with the Phillies. Marchan, 25, batted .294 with three homers and six RBIs in 17 games with the Phillies this season. Mercado, 25, posted a 1-2 record with a 9.26 ERA in four appearances (two starts) with Philadelphia this season. --Field Level Media.
Philadelphia 76ers: ESPN Analyst Believes That Grant Williams is the Perfect Stretch 4 for Philly
According to the former Brooklyn Nets assistant general manager, the Philadelphia 76ers should consider shopping for Grant Williams because of his ability to stretch the floor and versatility on the defensive end. “How does Grant Williams fit with the team long term? Williams has three years and $41 million left...
Phillies Could Get Key Player Back This Weekend
The Philadelphia Phillies have now lost three out of four after opening up the second half with a crushing loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game where they took a 7-3 lead into the 7th inning. The Phillies still have the best record in baseball at 62-35, but after a few weeks of treading water at one of the most important positions on the field, they could be getting one of their best players back this weekend. NBC Sports Philadelphia shared that catcher J.T. Realmuto is “very close” and could be making a return for the Phillies this weekend...
13 Best Selling Phillies Jerseys At The MLB All-Star Break
The Philadelphia Phillies have the best record in Major League Baseball at the All-Star Break. With eight players selected for this year's All-Star Game, the Phillies are front and center of the Baseball world. The 2024 Phillies have the most wins before the All-Star Break of any team in Philadelphia...
‘Philadelphia Revealed’ exhibit uncovers the city’s history in things that survived
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. A stadium turnstile and crushed copper kettles. Quaker-made lacework and murals from Gimbel’s. A Miss Flora McFlimsey with hair done in rings …. These are a few...
Someone Built a Hobbit House in Chester County and it’s Awesome
A Chester County couple and West Chester architect have recreated a scene from The Shire by building a true-to-life hobbit house. Tucked away in the picturesque Chester County countryside is a true-to-life scene from Middle Earth. Architect Peter Archer of West Chester’s Archer & Buchanan Architecture had the life-sized tribute...
Berwyn-Based Playfly Sports Adjusts Leadership to Keep Company on Continued Rise
CEO Mike Schreiber, the company’s founder, right, will move to the position of executive chairman. Craig Sloan will move from president to CEO position on Sept. 1. Berwyn-based Playfly Sports is hoping that the recent changes in leadership will ensure that the four-year-old agency will continue its rapid growth, writes Ethan Joyce for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Temple will visit Boston College to start home-and-home series
The Temple men's basketball team will visit Boston College on Nov. 15, according to the schedule posted on BC's athletic department website. The Friday night game will be Temple's first against the Eagles since the 2003 National Invitation Tournament and its first at Conte Forum since 1992. The on-off-and-on matchup...
This Week's Vendor Lineup at Sunday's Rancocas Woods Farmers Market
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Rancocas Woods Farmers Market's 2024 season is in full swing! After its grand opening last weekend, the Market is back on Sunday, July 21. The Market is scheduled to run every Sunday through October 13 from 10AM to 2PM and is located outdoors at 118 Creek Road, behind Creek Mercantile off of Conestoga Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Every week, residents and visitors will be able to shop farm-fresh produce, local baked goods and more. A donation-based outdoor yoga class will also take place each week starting at 10AM, so bring...
Notebook: Cape Henlopen's Gelof enjoys chance to play in Philly; Henderson gets pro experience
Zack Gelof has spent most of his Major League career playing 3,000 miles from Delaware. So getting the chance to play anywhere near his Rehoboth Beach home is special for the former Cape ...
Eligible ‘Historically Disadvantaged’ Philly Businesses Can Apply for Second Round of Boost Your Business Financing
“Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000 zero-interest forgivable loans to help them create jobs and boost revenue. “Historically disadvantaged” businesses in Philadelphia can apply for the second round of Boost Your Business financing to receive $50,000...
Phillies vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - July 20
Cristopher Sanchez starts for the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday at PNC Park against Bryan Reynolds and the Pittsburgh Pirates. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET for the second game of a three-game series. The favored Phillies have -167 moneyline odds against the underdog Pirates, who are listed at +139. Philadelphia is favored on the run line (-1.5). The total is 8.5 runs for the contest (with -113 odds on the over and -108 odds to go under).
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