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Eagles News: Nick Sirianni using AI to help prepare for the 2026 season

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … For Nick Sirianni, AI offers fresh material entering another pivotal Eagles season – The AthleticNick Sirianni discovered ChatGPT this offseason. It’s his sixth season as the Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach, now longer than any stop in his NFL coaching career, and the stories are beginning […]

The 5 Flyers who have the most pressure on them heading into next season

There’s still about 10 weeks to go before the Flyers regular season begins Sept. 30 at home against Pittsburgh. Lots of things could happen between now and then. But if they don’t, and Philadelphia enters the season with essentially the lineup they have in mid-July, then there will be a few players who have a bit more to prove this year. Whether it’s a contract extension that has seen their value increase to the club, players who had somewhat disappointing seasons, or those who are starting fr...

Lightning Morning News: The big names without contracts

Today was supposed to be the day that arbitration hearings started, but the two players that were scheduled were among the handful of players that settled on new contracts with their teams over the last week. Cole Perfetti signed a five-year deal with Winnipeg that carries a $6 million AAV. Jamie Drysdale also came to an agreement with Philadelphia on a four-year contract worth $6.5 million per season. He wasn’t the only Flyer to cut a deal as Trevor Zegras also signed for four seasons , but h...

Monday Morning Fly By: All wrapped up

*We’re pretty well settled into the offseason by now, but the Flyers are still chipping away at their remaining bits of business. They ticked another box before we hit the weekend, beating the clock on arbitration and getting Jamie Drysdale signed to a four-year extension. [ BSH ] *It’s an important piece to have gotten done, and all in all, it’s a tidy bit of business. [ PHLY ] *Elsewhere in the hockey world, another big contract was signed on Friday, as the Blackhawks got ...

Phillies Rumored To ‘Love’ the Idea of Adding Mets’ Breakout Arm

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, rumors are swirling–and the Philadelphia Phillies may want to acquire relief pitcher Luke Weaver from the Mets.  On a recent Instagram post by @dugoutreport, they slotted Weaver as a fit for Philly.  View this post on Instagram They wrote: “The Phillies would “love” to acquire Luke Weaver from the Mets […] The post Phillies Rumored To ‘Love’ the Idea of Adding Mets’ Breakout Arm appeared first on HEAVY .

Shohei Ohtani Scratched From Wednesday Start, Won’t Pitch For “Some Time”

Shohei Ohtani‘s troublesome left knee continues to limit his mound work, as Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including MLB.com’s Sonja Chen) today that Ohtani won’t make his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Phillies.  Ohtani will continue his regular DH duties, but it isn’t clear when he’ll be back pitching. “Where we’re at right […]

Why did Jhoan Duran pitch in a non-save situation?

PHILADELPHIA — With the Phillies down by five in the ninth, star closer Jhoan Duran emerged from the bullpen. His music played without the usual theatrics of his entrance. It came as a surprise to what was left of the more than 40,000 fans in attendance for Sunday’s game. It was already a long day […]

Trevor Zegras has shown he can be the Flyers’ first-line center

The Philadelphia Flyers made Trevor Zegras the highest-paid player in franchise history, at least in terms of average annual value, with the four-year, $36.5 million contract extension announced on Wednesday night. Zegras played on the final year of a three-year, $17.25 million contract in his first season in Philadelphia, putting up career highs in goals (26) and points (67) while also getting six points (two goals, four assists) in the first 10 playoff games of his career. The swin...

Who was even watching?: Mets 6, Phillies 1

Let’s be honest, were you even watching this game? With the World Cup final on most of the pregame shows available today, you’d be forgiven for not paying much attention to what the Phillies did. Not that you missed anything. Another Alan Rangel start, another example of how poor this teams starting pitching depth is. […]

Eagles Star Cooper DeJean Makes Feelings Clear On Facing AJ Brown

The Philadelphia Eagles‘ star cornerback Cooper DeJean is eager to go toe-to-toe with his former star teammate, AJ Brown. On Saturday, July 18, DeJean made his feelings clear on the matter during a live version of his podcast alongside Reed Blankenship at Fanatics Fest in New York City. “I would love to go against him,” […] The post Eagles Star Cooper DeJean Makes Feelings Clear On Facing AJ Brown appeared first on HEAVY .

Eagles schedule preview: Panthers

When and where: Week 6 at home Key additions: EDGE Jaelen Phillips, LB Devin Lloyd Key subtractions: C Cade Mayes, DT A’Shawn Robinson, RB, Rico Dowdle Last season: Were the second team in four years to win the NFC South with an 8-9 record The question for this team: Is this team any good? Do […]

Dodgers on Deck: Monday, July 20 at Phillies

The Dodgers eastern time zone road trip continues to Philadelphia, a return trip for several who were at last Tuesday’s All-Star Game. But on Monday it’s the series opener against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Emmet Sheehan starts for the Dodgers on Monday, while Phillies ace and All-Star starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez goes for […]