Davey Lopes, the first base coach for the Phillies' long-awaited breakout into the postseason in 2007 and then for their run to the World Series title in 2008, died Wednesday. …
Daily Archives
April 9, 2026
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Philadelphia Phillies
Losers and (one) winner from Phillies dropped series in San Francisco
by myphillyconnection 14 viewsThe Phillies' offense continues to be completely unreliable, inconsistent and detrimental. And their defense. And unfortunately for them in their 2-1 series loss against the Giants this week, the starting …
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Philadelphia Phillies
5 thoughts about the struggling Phillies: Time for a shake up?
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsThe Phillies haven't scored a run in 20 innings. They have a -15 run differential and are hitting .220, the 23rd-best batting average in the sport. It's still very early …
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Philadelphia Eagles
A look at the 2026 NFL calendar, and how it pertains to the Eagles
by myphillyconnection 12 viewsAs I stared blankly at my laptop for a few hours this morning trying to think of something to write, I took a peek at the NFL calendar, wondering when …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers power ranking roundup: One last week to decide playoff seeding
by myphillyconnection 13 viewsAll season long, analysts across the NBA come up with weekly sets of power rankings, blending season-long performance with recent games to take the temperature of teams rising and falling …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers center Joel Embiid will undergo surgery for appendicitis on Thursday
by myphillyconnection 11 viewsJoel Embiid has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday afternoon in Houston, the Sixers said. Embiid, who first revealed he was dealing with an injury after …