Archie Bradley: This guy gets it | Photo by Sarah Sachs/Arizona Diamondbacks/Getty Images The Phillies’ newest reliever knows what we like Philadelphia fans have an unsavory reputation throughout the sports world. We’re seen as mean, nasty creatures who are boorish and abusive - and that’s to our own players. Despite what the national media would have you believe, its … [Read more...] about Archie Bradley and the art of pandering to Philadelphia fans
The Good Phight Mailbag!
Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images Let’s chat We love getting mail. Tell me your heart doesn’t quicken a little bit whenever you see that Amazon truck coming down your street, knowing there is probably something in there for you. If you’re anything like me, you immediately ask your significant other what they ordered because you have no idea if you … [Read more...] about The Good Phight Mailbag!
2021 NFL Draft: 15 prospects to watch if the Eagles trade down
The NFL Draft is a few months away and as the Eagle prepare for a rebuild under new head coach, Nick Sirianni, the franchise is preparing for a long-term rebuild. The Eagles are currently slated to pick No. 6 overall in April’s draft and could covet skill players like Ja’Marr Chase or DeVonta Smith. With so many holes in their roster, the Eagles could choose to trade down and … [Read more...] about 2021 NFL Draft: 15 prospects to watch if the Eagles trade down
Jalen Hurts trade fits: 5 potential landing spots for the Eagles most valuable asset
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Three Things the Phillies Must Do to Contend in 2021
If the Phillies want to be legitimate playoff contenders in 2021, there are many things they must do. Some obvious ones include Bryce Harper playing like an MVP-caliber player, Aaron Nola, Zack Wheeler, and Zach Eflin building off strong 2020 campaigns, Andrew McCutchen remaining a solid leadoff hitter, Scott Kingery having a bounce-back campaign after a rough 2020 season, and … [Read more...] about Three Things the Phillies Must Do to Contend in 2021
MLBTR Chat Transcript
Click here to read a transcript of today’s live chat with Connor Byrne of MLBTR. … [Read more...] about MLBTR Chat Transcript
Yankees, Asher Wojciechowski Agree To Minor League Deal
The Yankees have agreed to a minor league contract with right-hander Asher Wojciechowski and invited him to Major League Spring Training, reports USA Today’s Bob Nightengale (Twitter link). The ISE client would earn $750K if he cracks the Yankees’ big league roster in 2021. The 32-year-old Wojciechowski spent the 2019-20 seasons with the Orioles, who acquired him from Cleveland … [Read more...] about Yankees, Asher Wojciechowski Agree To Minor League Deal
Blue Jays Designate Anthony Castro
The Blue Jays have designated right-hander Anthony Castro for assignment, Scott Mitchell of TSN tweets. The move clears space for the signing of righty Tyler Chatwood, whose one-year, $3MM contract is now official. It was a short run on the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster for Castro, whom they claimed off waivers from the Tigers on Dec. 7. Castro had been with the Tigers since 2012, … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Designate Anthony Castro
Mariners Notes: Payroll, Flexen, Bullpen, Haniger
The Mariners have just $51.5MM committed to 11 players for the upcoming season and are just shy of $14MM in guaranteed contracts on the books come 2022. (They also owe the D-backs $5MM this year as part of the Mike Leake trade.) Despite their wide-open payroll outlook, however, they haven’t been major players in free agency. That, reports Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times, is … [Read more...] about Mariners Notes: Payroll, Flexen, Bullpen, Haniger