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Credit Where It’s Due: Michael Irvin Trolled the Phillies Pretty Good
Michael Irvin has had a long, contentious history with the city of Philadelphia. As a Cowboys great who won three Super Bowls in the ’90s – a time when the Birds weren’t much to write home about – the Hall of Famer spent plenty of afternoons getting booed at Veterans Stadium (and, one time, regrettably, […] The post Credit Where It’s Due: Michael Irvin Trolled the Phillies Pretty Good appeared first on Crossing Broad .
You Didn’t Hate the Booing, You Just Hate Philadelphia
Monday night’s Home Run Derby was one of the more dramatic and electric in recent memory, thanks in large part to the crowd at Citizens Bank Park. Philly fans spent the evening raining down boos on every player not named Kyle Schwarber or Bryce Harper, all in an effort to will a Phillie to be […] The post You Didn’t Hate the Booing, You Just Hate Philadelphia appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Jordan Walker’s Winning Home Run Ball Was Not Magenta and I Demand a Re-Do
Monday night’s Home Run Derby was one for the books. After hitting 11 home runs in the final round, Kyle Schwarber looked poised to win the competition in front of the hometown crowd. Then Jordan Walker came to the plate and hit six straight home runs to steal the victory. Walker’s run was insane – […] The post Jordan Walker’s Winning Home Run Ball Was Not Magenta and I Demand a Re-Do appeared first on Crossing Broad .
2026 Home Run Derby Live Run Down: BOOOOOOO
Backbackbackbackbackbackback to Citizens Bank Park for a WONDERFUL evening of mashed taters and booing people! I haven’t done one of these live rundowns since wayyyyyyy back back back back back in 2019 when Orioles great Pete Alonso triumphed over Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in a moment that I haven’t thought about once since writing out this […] The post 2026 Home Run Derby Live Run Down: BOOOOOOO appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Maestro Caught a Home Run Derby Schwarbomb
This is pretty dope: This feels like a full-circle moment. Kyle starts Crossing Broad back in 2009, presumably wearing nothing but underwear while sitting in his parents’ basement, then 17 years later he’s catching Schwarbombs at the Home Run Derby with his kids. A core memory unlocked for the boys! A formative sporting moment, no […] The post The Maestro Caught a Home Run Derby Schwarbomb appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Home Run Derby Was Great Theater Because of Phillies Fans
Jordan Walker went on a crazy run to steal the Home Run Derby from Kyle Schwarber on Monday night. It was great theater and one hell of competition. But some people didn’t like Phillies fans booing, for example: Yeah? Well let’s get it straight for all of you jabronies out there. Philadelphia fans wanted the […] The post The Home Run Derby Was Great Theater Because of Phillies Fans appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Brandon Marsh’s 15-Month Journey Makes All-Star Start Even More Special
450 days ago, Brandon Marsh was placed on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain after going 0 for 29. That was April, 2025, and the first two months of that season were a nightmare. He had nothing at the plate. He struck out 16 times in his first 42 at-bats. 15 months later, […] The post Brandon Marsh’s 15-Month Journey Makes All-Star Start Even More Special appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Kyle Schwarber Denied Home Run Derby Victory After Absurdly Clutch Jordan Walker Performance
Holy cow! That was unbelievable. Kyle Schwarber was on the cusp of winning the Home Run Derby on Monday night when the unthinkable happened. Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals hit six homers in a row to pull off a ridiculous comeback and steal it: It looked like Schwarber had it in the bag. […] The post Kyle Schwarber Denied Home Run Derby Victory After Absurdly Clutch Jordan Walker Performance appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Two French Guys Who Visited Philadelphia for the World Cup Perfectly Summed Up the City
As World Cup host city time comes to a close, and international tourist reviews start rolling in, I figured Philly would get good marks across the board. According to everything I’ve seen and read, the city did as good a job as it could’ve done. I, for one, thought it was excellent. The games were […] The post Two French Guys Who Visited Philadelphia for the World Cup Perfectly Summed Up the City appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Derek Hill is Playing the Best Baseball of His Life and I’m Choosing to Believe it Will Never End
The Phillies traded for Derek Hill on June 11th. Since then, the man has been playing the best baseball of his life. Let’s take a look at the numbers. In 51 games with the White Sox this season, Hill posted a slash line of .213/.284/.375 with a .659 OPS. Before the season, he had career […] The post Derek Hill is Playing the Best Baseball of His Life and I’m Choosing to Believe it Will Never End appeared first on Crossing Broad .
I Don’t Care if it’s Just Summer League, I’ve Seen Enough: Labaron Philon Jr. is the Chosen One
If you haven’t been keeping up with Summer League, allow me to catch you up. It shouldn’t take long. There’s only one story that matters: Labaron Philon Jr. absolutely rules. The Sixers have played two Summer League games so far. In the matchup against the Pistons, the 22nd draft pick had 18 points, 7 assists, […] The post I Don’t Care if it’s Just Summer League, I’ve Seen Enough: Labaron Philon Jr. is the Chosen One appeared first on Crossing Broad .
It’s Time to Get Mad on the Internet Because Jalen Hurts Was Placed in a Particular Spot in a Quarterback Ranking Story
ESPN put out the results of a summer poll ranking NFL quarterbacks: Jeremy Fowler has the byline for this story, which reveals that the honorable mentions went to Sam Darnold, Jayden Daniels, Jordan Love, Brock Purdy, Baker Mayfield, Trevor Lawrence, and then… Jalen Hurts. Which is no big deal. Hurts threw for a career-high 25 […] The post It’s Time to Get Mad on the Internet Because Jalen Hurts Was Placed in a Particular Spot in a Quarterback Ranking Story appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Ryan Howard Crushing Home Runs on Sunday Felt a Whole Lot Like 2006
Sunday had a 2006 feel to it. There was something in the air. I’m sure you felt it. Maybe not consciously, but in a deeper, visceral way, something stirred a nostalgic pang in your gut, transporting you twenty years back to that glorious time. Maybe you heard “How to Save a Life” by The Fray […] The post Ryan Howard Crushing Home Runs on Sunday Felt a Whole Lot Like 2006 appeared first on Crossing Broad .
If the Phillies are Serious About Revenue from Jersey Sales, They Will Fast Track the Development of Drew Titsworth
Sometimes the jokes write themselves: pic.twitter.com/FzasmvX45G — montcopaWx (@montcopa11) July 12, 2026 The dude is wearing double zeroes for his number. Incredible! We’re all going to be very mature about this. If the Phils are serious about revenue, which I think they are because they’ve put advertisements on everything, then they will fast track this […] The post If the Phillies are Serious About Revenue from Jersey Sales, They Will Fast Track the Development of Drew Titsworth appeared ...
Looks Like the Ben Franklin Bridge Event Was Attended by Every Single Person in Philadelphia and South Jersey
The Ben Franklin Bridge was closed down to vehicle traffic on Saturday for two reasons. One, they didn’t want Dave Matthews Band emptying their tour bus sewage onto any unsuspecting tour boats below. Two, the DRPA was celebrating 100 years of the bridge itself, so they held an event to commemorate that anniversary, inviting people […] The post Looks Like the Ben Franklin Bridge Event Was Attended by Every Single Person in Philadelphia and South Jersey appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Prepare a Jail Cell For This Woman, Who Wore a Combination Phillies and Mets T-Shirt to the Futures Game (UPDATED)
H/T to Carlos on Instagram, who witnessed this abomination at the Futures Game on Sunday: I agree with Carlos. Prison is the only acceptable outcome here. Start warming up a cell at the Curran-Fromhold Correction Facility in Northeast Facility, or perhaps check availabilities at the nearest Russian gulag. You just don’t do something like this. […] The post Prepare a Jail Cell For This Woman, Who Wore a Combination Phillies and Mets T-Shirt to the Futures Game (UPDATED) appeared first on Cros...
Pissed Off Zack Wheeler Just Might Save the Season
Forget about a right-handed bat. A fifth starter? Pfft. Left-handed reliever? Yawn. What might give the Phillies an edge heading into the second half of this season and [hopefully] playoff berth is a pissed off Zack Wheeler. We first discovered Wheeler was capable of showing emotions this season during a postgame interview after he was […] The post Pissed Off Zack Wheeler Just Might Save the Season appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Why Yes, I’ll Drink Budweiser From a Replica Liberty Bell
For Tuesday’s All-Star Game: I looked around and couldn’t find any information about this. No press release, no writeup, no nothing. If you stumble upon something, forward it to me at [email protected]. Regardless, this is a good idea. A Liberty Bell filled with beer. Where they gonna put this thing? Will they sell smaller versions […] The post Why Yes, I’ll Drink Budweiser From a Replica Liberty Bell appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Stuffy Norwegian Says the Viking Row Celebration is “Stupid” and Factually Inaccurate
Get a load of this guy: “I just find it really stupid, that’s the thing I thought when they came up with it, that it was stupid and annoying and I didn’t want to do it. It copies a lot of what Iceland were doing, and it’s factually wrong. They didn’t row, they sailed over […] The post Stuffy Norwegian Says the Viking Row Celebration is “Stupid” and Factually Inaccurate appeared first on Crossing Broad .
To Lure LeBron James, Maybe the Sixers Could Use the Strategy the Phillies Tried with John Smoltz
John Smoltz was recently on Harry Mayes’ golf show, which is called Swing it and Ding it. He recalled the Phillies’ free agency pursuit of 1996, which included memberships to exclusive golf clubs in the Philadelphia region: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Swing It And Ding It (@swing_it_and_ding_it) “It was one […] The post To Lure LeBron James, Maybe the Sixers Could Use the Strategy the Phillies Tried with John Smoltz appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Sylvana Kelleher Departing 97.5 the Fanatic
Sylvana Kelleher is the producer and third mic on 97.5 the Fanatic’s afternoon show, Unfiltered, and she announced on Thursday that she’s leaving the station: View this post on Instagram A post shared by sylvana (@sylvanakelleher) “Many of you guys know I lost my dad two years ago, almost two years, and he was the […] The post Sylvana Kelleher Departing 97.5 the Fanatic appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Chef Reactions is Judging a Cheesesteak Competition Ahead of the All-Star Game
This is pretty good. The guy who does the Chef Reactions Instagram account is a baseball fan and is coming to Philly for the ASG: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chef Reactions (@chefreactions) “I love cheesesteaks so much that MLB actually invited me to be a judge at a cheesesteak competition […] The post Chef Reactions is Judging a Cheesesteak Competition Ahead of the All-Star Game appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Leo Carlsson, Who Literally Signed a Flyers Offer Sheet, Says He “Always Wanted to Be a Duck”
lol – The guy has to say the right things during the media call. He’s not gonna go up there and say, “man this blows, I was hoping to play for a real fan base in Philadelphia.” But the bottom line is that you don’t sign another team’s offer sheet if you “always” wanted to […] The post Leo Carlsson, Who Literally Signed a Flyers Offer Sheet, Says He “Always Wanted to Be a Duck” appeared first on Crossing Broad .
People are Pissed Because the Carolina Hurricanes Owner Engraved Family Names Above Player Names on the Stanley Cup
Fresh off their Stanley Cup win, the Carolina Hurricanes tweeted a photo on Thursday of the Cup bearing the freshly engraved name of the team, but not everyone was happy about how the trophy came out. Some people online noticed that team owner Tom Dundon put the names of his wife and five kids on […] The post People are Pissed Because the Carolina Hurricanes Owner Engraved Family Names Above Player Names on the Stanley Cup appeared first on Crossing Broad .
I’m Not Done Talking About Bobby Dickerson Getting His Stomach Flashed, and the Insane Baserunning Rule That Led to it
Most viral moments come and go. They’re a flash in the pan, a sugar high, a quick dopamine release, then they’re gone as quickly as they came, lost to time, never to be thought of again. Bobby Dickerson trying to fight an ump on Tuesday was not that. This was important stuff. It will stand […] The post I’m Not Done Talking About Bobby Dickerson Getting His Stomach Flashed, and the Insane Baserunning Rule That Led to it appeared first on Crossing Broad .
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