Here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. WBC pool play continues: Pool play in the World Baseball Classic remains underway, with Samurai Japan (3-0) and Korea (2-2) both having advanced out of the pool stage of the tournament. Those two clubs will be the quarterfinalists from Pool C. In Pool A, the favorites to … [Read more...] about The Opener: World Baseball Classic, Littell, Giolito
Nick Castellanos’ early Padres performance is exactly what Phillies fans saw coming
There are times when a player’s preseason performance is part of a larger storyline. The best example of that for the 2026 Phillies isn’t a player on their roster, but rather a guy they couldn’t wait to get off their team: Nick Castellanos. … [Read more...] about Nick Castellanos’ early Padres performance is exactly what Phillies fans saw coming
Truths revealed in the Trade Deadline fallout for the Philadelphia Flyers
The NHL trade deadline has passed, and the moves made, and not made by the Philadelphia Flyers reveal how they are looking at the future of the team. … [Read more...] about Truths revealed in the Trade Deadline fallout for the Philadelphia Flyers
76ers’ indecision could backfire when the inevitable strikes
The Philadelphia 76ers have yet to confirm Joel Embiid's understudy, and it could derail their entire postseason campaign. … [Read more...] about 76ers’ indecision could backfire when the inevitable strikes
Trent McDuffie’s historic contract sure didn’t do Eagles any favors
The Los Angeles Rams gave cornerback Trent McDuffie the largest CB contract in NFL history, opening the door for a future Philadelphia Eagles problem. … [Read more...] about Trent McDuffie’s historic contract sure didn’t do Eagles any favors