(0:00-12:11) Ricky recounts an incident from his time with the Cardinals when he narrowly avoided being struck by a pitch. Following this, Cardinals manager Tony La Russa instructed him to return to the mound, leading to Ricky hitting the next batter. Interestingly, the batter seemed more frustrated with his own dugout than with Ricky himself. (12:11-19:40) In a recent segment, we featured audio from Kevin Patullo, who shared insights about one of his mentors during his ascent in the coaching pr...
May 28, 2025•40 min
(0:00-8:24) We begin the show by discussing the incident involving Bryce Harper, who left the game after being hit by a pitch, resulting in an elbow contusion. The conversation centers around whether the Phillies should have retaliated for the hit on Harper. Connor appreciates the team's decision to avoid escalating the situation, given the game's tight score, while Ricky believes a Braves player should have been targeted in defense of Harper. (8:24-17:37) Sylvana shares her perspective on the c...
May 28, 2025•38 min
(0:00-7:26) Andrew DiCecco starts it off with his top storyline to watch at OTA's (7:26-15:30) Andrew shares his other top storylines to watch and both are on the defensive side of the ball (15:30-26:29) \Andrew gives his top offensive and defensive players to be standouts this season (26:29-35:59) Andrew gives his top position battle to watch that's lower on the depth chart (35:59-47:58) Andrew gives reserve player to watch and three young players to watch on defense (47:58-1:02:09) Andrew give...
May 27, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Are The Phillies REALLY The Best Team In The League? Connor, Ricky and Sylvanna discuss. What do YOU think?
May 27, 2025•43 min
Gregg Caserta from MLB Network joins the show to discuss the Phillies upcoming Round 2 against the Braves on the season
May 27, 2025•42 min
Connor and Ricky discuss: where is the pressure the highest with the Eagles, on the offense or the defense?
May 27, 2025•46 min
Are the Phillies REALLY the best team in baseball? Connor, Ricky and Sylvanna discuss and whether there is ACTUALLY a team better than the Phillies, especially after the way the Phillies have played recently.
May 27, 2025•37 min
(0:00-8:13) Reacting to the Phillies incredible win last night (8:13-19:45) Phillies against bad teams are getting the job done (19:45-28:26) Most impressive Phillie over the last month (28:26-41:02) Texts on the most impressive Phillie (41:02-50:55) We re-air The Afternoon Show's interview with The Athletic's Jayson Stark (50:55-1:00:35) Reacting to Jayson Stark & the impact of losing Alvarado (1:00:35-1:09:45) Eagles expectations for 2025 (1:09:45-1:21:39) Eagles offense & Jalen Hurts ...
May 25, 2025•1 hr 55 min
(0:00-8:18) Nick Sirianni is Rocky Balboa (8:18-15:44) Why isn't Nick Sirianni the most popular sports figure in Philadelphia? (15:44-28:48) Sirianni still receives too much hatred in Philadelphia (28:48-36:57) Texts and calls on Sirianni (36:57-50:56) Bob Wankel of Crossing Broad joins the show to talk about the Phillies win streak (50:56-58:57) How the 2018 NBA Draft haunts the Sixers (58:57-1:09:46) Texts on the shore, Eagles & Sixers (1:09:46-1:17:46) The Tush Push lives on, but would we...
May 25, 2025•2 hr 9 min
Brendan opens the discussion by questioning the lack of enthusiasm among fans regarding the Phillies' dominance over weaker teams. Given that the top team in the league is expected to perform well against lower-ranked opponents, one would think this would elicit excitement. The conversation also shifts to a comparison of the impressive performances of Jesus Luzardo and Kyle Schwarber. In a celebratory tone, we reflect on the Eagles' ability to continue utilizing the Tush Push strategy in the upc...
May 24, 2025•1 hr 55 min
Connor says the fans have to continue to elevate Hurts and raise the bar for what we expect from him in his development
May 23, 2025•44 min
(0:00-10:01) Connor wants to see Hurts make the leap to ALL TIME level player; more than just SB MVP. (10:07-17:23) Connor and Ricky react to a caller saying half the league’s quarterbacks would “dominate” in the Eagles system. (17:26-28:09) Connor and Ricky discuss Jayson Stark’s MLB All Quarter Century Team. (28:13-37:09) Connor and Ricky discuss Jayson Stark’s MLB All Quarter Century Team.
May 23, 2025•43 min
(0:00-10:01) Ricky thinks Hurts has more to prove. Connor thinks Hurts needs to be the best player on the Eagles at some point; can he do it? (10:07-17:23) Ricky thinks Hurts needs to be the best offensive player on the team next season. (17:26-28:09) Connor, Ricky and Sylvanna wrap up the Hurts conversation; where do you stand? (28:13-37:09) Connor, Ricky and Sylvanna discuss what Hurts can add to his arsenal.
May 23, 2025•42 min
(0:00-10:01) Connor and Ricky discussed the Phillies recent surge-can they keep this up? (10:07-17:23) Connor and Ricky discuss the possibility of the Phillies winning 100 games this season-can they do it? (17:26-28:09) Ricky talks about how difficult it REALLY is to win 100 games in the MLB. Ricky is mad the Phillies play the Blue Jays twice. (28:13-37:09) Connor wants to see the Eagles in a pass first offense; does Jalen Hurts have more to prove?...
May 23, 2025•37 min
(0:00-12:12) The New York Knicks squandered a late lead in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers during the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals. Connor found satisfaction in the outcome, as he was watching the Knicks with a sense of disdain. (12:12-20:54) In Ohio, a 24-year-old individual was competing in high school sports, having falsely claimed to be younger. Ironically, despite his age advantage, he failed to secure a spot on the varsity team and was relegated to the junior v...
May 22, 2025•46 min
(0:00-12:07) Connor posed a question about which local sports team each person would choose to own, revealing that Andrew would select the Eagles, Sylvana the Phillies, and Connor himself the 76ers. (12:07-20:49) Jeff Lurie has been at the helm of the Eagles for over thirty years, and discussions arise about the future leadership of the team, particularly regarding his son Julian, who is anticipated to take over when the time comes. (20:49-32:10) Fans often seek complete transparency regarding t...
May 22, 2025•42 min
(0:00-14:00) Josh Harris has created a divide among Philadelphia fans due to his ownership of both the Devils and the Commanders, leading to concerns about his commitment to the 76ers. While Connor offers a defense of Harris's role with the Sixers, it remains uncertain whether his arguments will sway public opinion. (14:00-21:20) Andrew, filling in for Ricky, shares his thoughts on the recent decision not to ban the Tush Push, providing context on the voting process that ultimately fell short. (...
May 22, 2025•43 min
(0:00-8:55) Today, we turn our attention to the owners of the local sports teams in Philadelphia. Jeff Lurie, the owner of the Eagles, notably defended the controversial Tush Push play, making comments that, while unusual, ultimately succeeded in preventing its ban. (8:55-17:48) In a related discussion, we have opened a Twitter poll inviting fans to vote for the best owner in Philadelphia, with Lurie currently leading by a significant margin. (17:48-27:41) In baseball news, Bryce Harper's perfor...
May 22, 2025•37 min
Philly Sports Tonight With Kevin Cooney | The Tush Push Prevails...For Now Kevin Cooney and Sean Rodman discuss the NFL coming to terms with allowing the tush push to survive another season; Kevin thinks this is just the beginning and that the discussion will open up once again sometime in the future. Kevin believes the Phillies beating the bad teams is exactly what they are supposed to do...fans criticizing them for it is strange
May 22, 2025•1 hr 3 min
(0:00-12:08) The NFL has announced that players will be permitted to compete in the Olympics, specifically in flag football. This development has sparked discussions about the forthcoming regulations, especially since AJ Brown has already expressed his intention not to participate. (12:08-20:27) In another significant update, the NFL is introducing a new accolade to honor the top lineman, aptly named the Protector of the Year award. (20:27-31:51) Additionally, the popular series Hard Knocks is s...
May 21, 2025•44 min
(0:00-12:52) The Packers took the initiative to advocate for the ban on the tush push, and Connor suspects they were motivated by external influences. This raises the question of whether your perception of the Packers has changed as a result. (12:52-20:51) Connor has conducted thorough research on the NL East and the Dodgers, who pose a significant threat in the race for the World Series title. (20:51-33:07) Jayson Stark joins the discussion to analyze the recent success of the Phillies, highlig...
May 21, 2025•43 min
0:00-13:16) The decision not to ban the Tush Push play stems from its failure to garner sufficient votes for prohibition. Ricky asserts that the Eagles can achieve success without relying on this tactic, suggesting that if the play were to be banned, it would necessitate the prohibition of another play as well. (13:16-22:17) Considering the Eagles executed the Tush Push 48 times last season, we are conducting a Twitter poll to auge fan sentiment on whether they anticipate an increase in its usag...
May 21, 2025•45 min
(0:00-8:25) The decision not to ban the Tush Push play stems from its failure to garner sufficient votes for prohibition. Ricky asserts that the Eagles can achieve success without relying on this tactic, suggesting that if the play were to be banned, it would necessitate the prohibition of another play as well. (8:25-26:25) Considering the Eagles executed the Tush Push 48 times last season, we are conducting a Twitter poll to auge fan sentiment on whether they anticipate an increase in its usage...
May 21, 2025•45 min
Sirianni extension, Phillies too good to be true?? Sirianni not a Top 10 coach in the NFL? Kevin and Austin discuss all trending stories tonight in Philly sports and beyond. #phillysports #phillysportsradio #sixers #eagles #flyers #gobirds #nicksirianni #jalenhurts #tushpush
May 21, 2025•1 hr 25 min
May 20, 2025•44 min
Dave Zangaro joins the show to discuss Nick Sirianni extended by the Eagles and the potential ban of the Tush Push.
May 20, 2025•42 min
Connor, Ricky and Sylvanna discuss the Phillies recent resurgence, as they take back first place in the NL East
May 20, 2025•51 min
Connor, Ricky and Sylvanna discuss the Nick Sirianni live press conference at NovaCare Complex regarding his multi year contract extension
May 20, 2025•41 min
(0:00-7:09) Connor and Ricky discuss a listener calling in to discuss trading Alvarado. (7:13-16:09) Connor and Ricky breakdown the upcoming series against the Rockies…who have been TERRIBLE. (16:16-29:10) Connor and Ricky break down the Phillies starting lineup tonight starting the series against the Rockies. (29:15-41:13) Final look at the Twitter poll: Before the end of Nick Sirianni's new extension, will he win another Super Bowl?...
May 19, 2025•32 min
(0:00-7:09) Ricky believes Ranger Suarez is an invaluable member of this Phillies squad and may get a nod very quickly to become a key piece of the bullpen. (7:13-16:09) Connor and Ricky discuss the possibility of the Phillies bullpen imploding in the postseason and Alvarado will be public enemy number 1. (16:11-29:08) The tush push has potentially seen its last days… (29:12-42:12) Connor discusses the idea of the Sixers making a trade for Lauri Markkanen....
May 19, 2025•39 min
