Don't even think about Cristopher Sánchez playing for another franchise. The Phillies ace — who came in second for NL Cy Young last season with a league-best 8.0 WAR — …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Predicting the 2026 Phillies: Is Bryce Harper still elite? And is this team still World Series good?
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsIt snuck up fast, but a new Phillies season is just around the corner. Some faces changed, but much of the core, expectations, and questions remained the same, with whether …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies rotation is still underrated, boasts four Cy Young finalists
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsThe Phillies' rotation is actually a bit underrated. Last season, they had three pitchers receive Cy Young votes — and that's not even including top of the rotation lefty Ranger …
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Philadelphia Phillies
Phillies odds and ends: Aidan Miller still off the field, Zack Wheeler throws
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsIt's going to be a cautious road back for top infield prospect Aidan Miller, and so long as he's off the field, maybe a concerning one. The 21-year-old, who now …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: Thunder thrash Sixers in Jared McCain’s return, despite VJ Edgecombe erupting again
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsPHILADELPHIA – Normally, if a lead guard sets a career high in three-point makes against the NBA's best defense while scoring 35 points, there is a good chance fans will …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Paul George’s 25-game suspension is over; nine-time All-Star will return to Sixers on Wednesday
by myphillyconnection 2 viewsPHILADELPHIA – As the Sixers' loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder went final on Monday night, there was a silver lining: Paul George's 25-game suspension, announced in January due to …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Sixers soundbites: Jared McCain on being traded to Oklahoma City, Philadelphia fans’ outrage and more
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsPHILADELPHIA – Of the 14 active players on the Oklahoma City Thunder's standard roster, 13 were part of last season's NBA Finals victory. But on Monday morning at Xfinity Mobile …
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Philadelphia Sixers
5 Sixers thoughts: As Eastern Conference playoff races heats up, Joel Embiid is still sidelined
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsJust over six weeks after being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, former Sixers first-round pick Jared McCain will face his former team for the first time Monday night as …
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Joel Embiid (right oblique strain) is out for the Sixers' home contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night, marking what will be his 13th consecutive absence, according to …
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Philadelphia Sixers
Instant observations: Sixers take care of tanking Jazz, securing winning road trip
by myphillyconnection 1 viewsIt could have been a whole lot easier for the Sixers on Saturday night in Utah, but a win is a win – and, given the circumstances surrounding this team, …