More than ACL Recovery to Gostisbehere’s Masterton Nomination

Embed from Getty Images   When it was announced on Monday morning that Philadelphia Flyers rookie defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere has been nominated for the 2015-16 Masterton Trophy by the Philadelphia chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association, much of the focus was placed on his recovery from a partial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear last […]

Bill Meltzer  •  30 Mar 2016
Mason out 2-3 weeks with lower-body injury

As Steve Mason left the ice in Sunday's 3-1 win over the Washington Capitals, Flyers fans feared the worst. This isn't the worst-case scenario for the Flyers – Mason isn't completely shut down – but he will miss significant time. Mason will be out two-to-three weeks with what GM Ron Hextall called a "lower-body injury." […]

Kevin Durso  •  10 Feb 2015
Mason out up to 2 weeks, Zepp recalled

Steve Mason left Saturday afternoon's game against the Boston Bruins with a lower-body injury. His evaluation Sunday certainly didn't reveal the worst case scenario, but the Flyers regular netminder will definitely miss time. The Flyers announced on Sunday that Mason will be out up to two weeks, meaning he will almost definitely miss all six […]

Kevin Durso  •  11 Jan 2015
Has Grant Balfour’s Orioles Situation Created A Jonathan Papelbon Trading Partner?

Photo: Wikipedia Commons The Baltimore Orioles have a potential mess on their hands.   The team reportedly agreed to a two-year, $15 million contract with free agent closer Grant Balfour.  However, the Orioles nullified the deal after Balfour's physical.   The result is a public relations mess on the part of the Orioles as doctors […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  20 Dec 2013
Josh Fields Is Packing His Bags At AAA; Is He Ryan Howard’s Replacement?

Courtesy mcall.com From Iron Pigs beat writer Michael LoRe: Josh Fields is packing his bags. Could be joining #Phillies. — Michael LoRé (@michaellore) May 21, 2013 Ryan Howard is injured and a strong D.L. candidate.   A move for Josh Fields probably means that the Phillies plan to start internal options and are looking for […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  20 May 2013
Humberto Quintero Is Taking His Talents To South Beach, Will Join Phillies

Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz came up lame rounding second base to third base during yesterday afternoon's game as the Phillies hosted the Cincinnati Reds and was replaced in the game by Erik Kratz.  Today it appears that Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz could be headed to the disabled list.   Thanks to the The Delaware News […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  20 May 2013
Please Charlie Manuel, Give the Phillies and Ryan Howard a Day Off!

Please.  Enough is enough.  Ryan Howard is killing the Phillies right now.  The Phillies are killing him.  Can't we get a break from him?  Can't he get a break from himself?  The Phillies are playing on all cylinders, not willing to concede anything in hopes hey win a surprise Wild Card birth, which is why […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  17 Sep 2012
Philadelphia Eagles Trainer: Kelce has Partial ACL Tear, Full MCL Tear

When Jason Kelce went down in pain in Sunday's game versus the Baltimore Ravens, Eagles fans collectively held their breath as trainers hovered over him. Once CBS showed a replay of the injury, many began to fear the worst. As LeSean McCoy broke through the hole on a run play, Ed Reed came up to […]

Jake Pavorsky  •  17 Sep 2012
Placido Polanco is Hurt Again; Phillies Future in Doubt

Just a few days after his activation, Placido Polanco appears to be hurt again.   The Inquirer's Matt Gelb reports that Polanco is out of the lineup because it hurts for him to field. Polanco was to alternate play with infielder Kevin Frandsen upon his return, but last night Polanco sat out his second game […]

Sports Talk Philly  •  25 Aug 2012