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The Union are Back to Doing What They Do Best, Which is Bludgeoning the Other Team to Death with Wide Service
The Union won again on Saturday night, this time turning a 2-0 deficit into a 3-2 win with a pair of stoppage-time goals. They were playing 11 vs. 10 for the better part of 70 minutes after Enea Mihaj’s first-half red card. It looked like it was going to be one of “those nights” at […] The post The Union are Back to Doing What They Do Best, Which is Bludgeoning the Other Team to Death with Wide Service appeared first on Crossing Broad .
I’m Cool With Jaylen Brown Doing Dangerous Stuff Like Skydiving if the Content is This Funny
If you didn’t hear, Jaylen Brown went skydiving in Egypt: A lot of Sixers fans were concerned about this. They pointed to the Sixers’ cursed recent history, riddled with mysterious health issues and poorly timed injuries and general freak accidents that only seem to happen to this team and those who join it: 76ers front […] The post I’m Cool With Jaylen Brown Doing Dangerous Stuff Like Skydiving if the Content is This Funny appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Here’s a List of People We Can Blame/Be Pissed at About the Dodgers Getting Tarik Skubal
Last week I wrote about how the Dodgers were favored to land Tarik Skubal before the trade deadline. In the time since, they actually did it. The Dodgers added the best pitcher in baseball to the best team in baseball. It’s fucked up. There can be no question that it’s fucked up. My blog last […] The post Here’s a List of People We Can Blame/Be Pissed at About the Dodgers Getting Tarik Skubal appeared first on Crossing Broad .
I Can’t Believe the Phillies Traded Ramon Marquez, Who I Hadn’t Heard of Until Today
One of the guys the Phillies traded for Luis Arraez is Ramon Marquez, who was the fourth-ranked prospect in the farm system: There’s been some grumbling on the timeline about losing this Marquez guy, who casual Philly sports fans had probably not even heard of until today. I know I didn’t. But if you’re a […] The post I Can’t Believe the Phillies Traded Ramon Marquez, Who I Hadn’t Heard of Until Today appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Phillies Trading for Mets Reliever Brooks Raley
Bullpen reinforcement: Raley is 38 years old now but having a good season in New York. He’s a lefty with a 1.96 ERA who has pitched 41.1 innings now two years after Tommy John surgery. His arsenal includes a sweeper, cutter, sinker, and changeup, and he relies on the sweeper at 37.8%. The sinker does […] The post Phillies Trading for Mets Reliever Brooks Raley appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Phillies Acquire Luis Arraez in Multi-Player Trade with Giants
The Phillies have acquired three-time batting champion Luis Arraez and reliever Caleb Kilian from the San Francisco Giants, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, and The Athletic’s Jayson Stark: Arraez, 29, currently leads the National League in batting average at .324, and holds a .360 on-base percentage. It was a simple ask […] The post Phillies Acquire Luis Arraez in Multi-Player Trade with Giants appeared first on Crossing Broad .
This Orioles Fan Sucks
The Phillies took two of three from the Orioles this weekend to stop the bleeding. They’re 59-53 at the trade deadline and surely Dombo is gonna go out today and get Mike Trout, Jo Adell, a starting pitcher, and three bullpen arms. There were a lot of Philly fans in Baltimore because it’s not that […] The post This Orioles Fan Sucks appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Hell Yeah: Matvei Michkov Just Watched the New Minions Movie in a Pretty Empty Movie Theater
Here’s the tweet with a screenshot of Matvei Michkov’s Instagram Story: Hell yeah. This is what’s up. As a Michkov believer and optimist, I’m very glad to see this. We all know he had a disappointing year last year. We’ve all heard the questions from critics that have only gotten louder through the offseason: Was […] The post Hell Yeah: Matvei Michkov Just Watched the New Minions Movie in a Pretty Empty Movie Theater appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Brandon Marsh’s Reaction to Zack Wheeler’s Prank Call Was Both Very Funny and Heartwarming
Twitter just served me this video of Zack Wheeler and his wife Nika prank calling Brandon Marsh while on TikTok live: Transcribed: MARSH: “Yo” WHEELER: “Hey man. I just wanted to say goodnight.” MARSH: “…Yeah?” WHEELER: “Yeah, man.” MARSH: …“Thanks, brother. Well, goodnight dog. I appreciate you calling.” WHEELER: “Alright, man. See ya.” MARSH: “You […] The post Brandon Marsh’s Reaction to Zack Wheeler’s Prank Call Was Both Very Funny and Heartwarming appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Tony Romo Placed on Leave
ESPN: CBS Sports has placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave following his arrest last week on suspicion of driving under the influence, the network announced Friday. Romo received three citations from the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office following a July 23 traffic stop after he was seen passing cars in a gore area, which separates […] The post Tony Romo Placed on Leave appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Some Stray Thoughts About the $200 Million Baseball/Soccer Stadium They’re Trying to Build in KOP
Here’s the tweet that brought this to my attention: Which led me to this Philadelphia Business Journal piece by Emma Dooling, where I read the following: Upper Merion Township wants to develop a $200 million entertainment district in King of Prussia with a stadium for professional baseball and soccer teams, but the project hinges on […] The post Some Stray Thoughts About the $200 Million Baseball/Soccer Stadium They’re Trying to Build in KOP appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Who Among Us Hasn’t Crashed Their Scooter into a Fire Truck, and Then Had Their Foot Run Over by That Same Fire Truck? (Allegedly)
Let’s get an update on former Phillie Harrison Bader, via Evan Webeck at the New York Post: Bader, who hasn’t appeared in a game since May 29, was scheduled to fly to Indianapolis to see a specialist for the persistent issue with his left foot. On Friday, (Giants manager Tony) Vitello said Bader was “frustrated” […] The post Who Among Us Hasn’t Crashed Their Scooter into a Fire Truck, and Then Had Their Foot Run Over by That Same Fire Truck? (Allegedly) appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Deebo Samuel’s Commie Era Has Come to an End
Deebo is going back to the Niners: Deebo’s time in the NFC East didn’t amount to much, did it? Everything was nicely lined up for a couple of big games between the Eagles and Commanders at the end of 2025, with the division and playoff seeding on the line. Jalen Hurts vs. Jayden Daniels and […] The post Deebo Samuel’s Commie Era Has Come to an End appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Sheetz is One Step Closer to Clogging Your Arteries With a Second Montco Location
Let’s get an update on the Sheetz vs. Wawa Warz from Tony Di Domizio at North Penn Now, which is powered by the Fideri News Network: Hatfield Township commissioners have approved the transfer of a restaurant liquor license for a proposed Sheetz convenience store, restaurant, drive-thru and fuel center at the current Zoto’s Diner location […] The post Sheetz is One Step Closer to Clogging Your Arteries With a Second Montco Location appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Dodgers Possibly Landing Tarik Skubal Has Me Pissed – at the Phillies
Tarik Skubal is the big name primed to be moved ahead of the trade deadline on Monday (August 3rd), and it looks like the Dodgers are pulling away as heavy favorites to land the two-time Cy Young winner boasting a 2.79 ERA this season: “Tarik Skubal’s gonna be traded… Teams that in particular are being […] The post The Dodgers Possibly Landing Tarik Skubal Has Me Pissed – at the Phillies appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Great News: Jaylen Brown Will Reportedly Not Have an Ego in Philadelphia
Shams reporting some Jaylen Brown and LeBron James tidbits: “…One person around Jalen Brown told me today, ‘He’s going to approach this with no ego.’ But there are going to be a lot of people who want the ball in their hands next season, and that’s why LeBron James making a decision, obviously in conversations […] The post Great News: Jaylen Brown Will Reportedly Not Have an Ego in Philadelphia appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Keith Olbermann Calls Vic Fangio a “Cretinous MAGA Slob”
Meantime: Oh boy! I’ve watched this clip 30 times so far and not once did I wonder if Vic was MAGA or a lib. I just laughed at the joke, because you can quip without being a partisan. I guess people are assuming he’s MAGA since he’s 67 years old and white. He did go […] The post Keith Olbermann Calls Vic Fangio a “Cretinous MAGA Slob” appeared first on Crossing Broad .
LeBron James’ Sixers Jersey Sets New Sales Record for a Player Switching Teams
The LeBron chatter around Philly has only gotten louder since the news broke last Friday, and according to Fanatics, it’s not just talk – fans are putting their money where their mouth is. LeBron Sixers jerseys are flying off the shelves at a record-setting pace: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Complex […] The post LeBron James’ Sixers Jersey Sets New Sales Record for a Player Switching Teams appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Minor Gripe: Nick Sirianni Shouldn’t Get Any Questions if Howie Roseman is Also at the Press Conference
I reviewed the transcript from Wednesday’s Philadelphia Eagles press conference featuring both Nick Sirianni and Howie Roseman. Roseman received nine questions and Sirianni received seven. But I personally believe that Howie should have received all 16 of the questions and Nick should have received 0. Nick should have just sat there twiddling his thumbs the […] The post Minor Gripe: Nick Sirianni Shouldn’t Get Any Questions if Howie Roseman is Also at the Press Conference appeared first on C...
Jovial Vic Fangio Starts Press Conference with a Dr. Fauci Joke
Vic Fangio was feeling loose at his first press conference of training camp. He opened by greeting some of the scribes, said hello to Merrill Reese, and then dropped a Dr. Fauci joke: “I’m gonna be like Fauci and just take the 5th Amendment on all the questions. Did you guys see that? Oh my […] The post Jovial Vic Fangio Starts Press Conference with a Dr. Fauci Joke appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Phillies Need Help
The Phillies are a rollercoaster that is only going down right now. They’ve lost 4 straight series out of the All-Star Break, most recently a sweep at the hands of the Marlins, who entered on a 12-game losing streak. In six of the 12 games out of the break, the Phillies offense has scored one […] The post The Phillies Need Help appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Feeling Invigorated by the Reports of Jalen Hurts Lining Up Under Center in the New Eagles Offense
The Eagles beats reported that day 1 of training camp featured a healthy dose of Jalen Hurts under center: This is good for our mental health, if nothing else, because we’ve been watching a shotgun offense for the entirety of the Nick Sirianni era, and while it was absolutely incredible at times, it was agonizingly […] The post Feeling Invigorated by the Reports of Jalen Hurts Lining Up Under Center in the New Eagles Offense appeared first on Crossing Broad .
LeBron James Reportedly Passed on a $20 Million, One-Year Clippers Deal to Come to Philly Instead
Dave McMenamin’s piece on LeBron’s Sixers decision has a ton of great tidbits in it, and one that I think is worth spending some time thinking about is this: “The LA Clippers even discussed a lucrative one-season contract north of $20 million that would allow him to stay at his Brentwood, California, home, sources said.” […] The post LeBron James Reportedly Passed on a $20 Million, One-Year Clippers Deal to Come to Philly Instead appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Does Dave Dombrowski Still Like His Club?
In January, Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski offered an optimistic appraisal when asked for his view of the upcoming season. “I like our club. We have a good club.” This rosy assessment echoed in my mind as the team sputtered to a 9-19 start, dismissed manager Rob Thomson, and installed Don Mattingly as […] The post Does Dave Dombrowski Still Like His Club? appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Mike Gansey Told His Wife the Sixers Signed LeBron James the Same Exact Way We All Did
Every Sixers fan will always remember how they felt the moment they found out the Sixers were signing LeBron James. The euphoria, the shock, the disbelief, the thrill – each emotion battling for primary position in the mind before coalescing into one cohesive sensation of utter elation. It seemed unique to each of us, but […] The post Mike Gansey Told His Wife the Sixers Signed LeBron James the Same Exact Way We All Did appeared first on Crossing Broad .
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