Colin Newby
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97.5 The Fanatic On-Site Correspondent: Phillies, Flyers, Sixers
97.5 The Fanatic On-Site Correspondent: Phillies, Flyers, Sixers
When I go to bed tonight, the most annoyingly persistent stat might also have finally been put to sleep after 20 years.
No NFC East team has repeated as a division winner since 2004.
No NFC East team has repeated as a division winner since 2004.
December 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
When I go to bed tonight, the most annoyingly persistent stat might also have finally been put to sleep after 20 years.
No NFC East team has repeated as a division winner since 2004.
No NFC East team has repeated as a division winner since 2004.
Brad Keller will now team up with Jhoan Duran and Jose Alvarado to bring overwhelming size and power out of the bullpen at Citizens Bank Park.
State of Phillies Bullpen After Brad Keller, Matt Strahm Moves
Brad Keller signed with the Philadelphia Phillies one day before they traded Matt Strahm in their bullpen shakeup.
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December 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Brad Keller will now team up with Jhoan Duran and Jose Alvarado to bring overwhelming size and power out of the bullpen at Citizens Bank Park.
Tim Saunders has been an excellent broadcaster for as long as I can remember listening to Flyers games
December 20, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Tim Saunders has been an excellent broadcaster for as long as I can remember listening to Flyers games
When the regular season ended, Rob Thomson laid out a bye week plan that specifically mentioned PFP as a way to stay sharp for the playoffs.
After the Orion Kerkering error, Matt Strahm questioned why the Phillies didn't do PFP
After the Orion Kerkering error, Matt Strahm questioned why the Phillies didn't do PFP
Phillies are taking a risk by trading a reliable lefty reliever in Matt Strahm; a growing friction between pitcher and team prompted a move. More here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
Phillies trade Matt Strahm to Royals for Jonathan Bowlan in cost-saving reliever swap
The Phillies traded the lefty set-up man to Kansas City in a move designed to free up money — nearly $7M in 2026 — to address other needs.
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
When the regular season ended, Rob Thomson laid out a bye week plan that specifically mentioned PFP as a way to stay sharp for the playoffs.
After the Orion Kerkering error, Matt Strahm questioned why the Phillies didn't do PFP
After the Orion Kerkering error, Matt Strahm questioned why the Phillies didn't do PFP
Lefties were only 5-37 (.135) with 10 strikeouts against Kyle Backhus last season
December 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Lefties were only 5-37 (.135) with 10 strikeouts against Kyle Backhus last season
Dave Dombrowski explained why the Phillies were willing to invest 2 years, $22 million in Brad Keller, a 30-year-old reliever with only one impact MLB season
December 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Dave Dombrowski explained why the Phillies were willing to invest 2 years, $22 million in Brad Keller, a 30-year-old reliever with only one impact MLB season
Jonathan Bowlan is out of minor league options, and Dave Dombrowski expects him in the major league bullpen to begin the season
December 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Jonathan Bowlan is out of minor league options, and Dave Dombrowski expects him in the major league bullpen to begin the season
The Sixers met the profile as a franchise worthy of the Christmas Day spotlight in 6 of 8 seasons from 2017-2024.
Does a snub in 2025 indicate the NBA's lack of confidence in their future as a championship contender?
Does a snub in 2025 indicate the NBA's lack of confidence in their future as a championship contender?
NBA on Christmas Day Snub A Bad Sign for 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers won't participate in the NBA on Christmas Day schedule despite playing in the showcase six of the past eight seasons.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Sixers met the profile as a franchise worthy of the Christmas Day spotlight in 6 of 8 seasons from 2017-2024.
Does a snub in 2025 indicate the NBA's lack of confidence in their future as a championship contender?
Does a snub in 2025 indicate the NBA's lack of confidence in their future as a championship contender?
Everything on the line for a struggling Flyers power play
December 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Everything on the line for a struggling Flyers power play
Travis Konecny still looked very unsatisfied after cutting the lead in half
December 19, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Travis Konecny still looked very unsatisfied after cutting the lead in half
The Flyers left Josh Norris wide open for a power-play chance early in the game, and Sam Ersson bailed them out.
Now he hits them with a backbreaker
Now he hits them with a backbreaker
December 19, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The Flyers left Josh Norris wide open for a power-play chance early in the game, and Sam Ersson bailed them out.
Now he hits them with a backbreaker
Now he hits them with a backbreaker
Nick Deslauriers mishandled the puck two different times in transition and missed an opportunity out for a 2-on-1
December 19, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Nick Deslauriers mishandled the puck two different times in transition and missed an opportunity out for a 2-on-1
Can’t stand when announcers say things like it’s “the cardinal rule” not to give up a goal in the last minute of a period.
As if teams aren’t worried about giving up goals in the other 19 minutes
As if teams aren’t worried about giving up goals in the other 19 minutes
December 19, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Can’t stand when announcers say things like it’s “the cardinal rule” not to give up a goal in the last minute of a period.
As if teams aren’t worried about giving up goals in the other 19 minutes
As if teams aren’t worried about giving up goals in the other 19 minutes
Alex Lyon had a delayed reaction after Michkov bumped him. Looked like a flop
December 19, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Alex Lyon had a delayed reaction after Michkov bumped him. Looked like a flop
Excellent poise by Trevor Zegras with the puck to set up the Cam York goal
December 19, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Excellent poise by Trevor Zegras with the puck to set up the Cam York goal
Underdiscussed strength of Christian Dvorak on the power play- winning the first faceoff cleanly makes it so much easier for a unit to stick to their plan
December 19, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Underdiscussed strength of Christian Dvorak on the power play- winning the first faceoff cleanly makes it so much easier for a unit to stick to their plan
Love to see Steve Levy and Emily Kaplan stirring the pot on the broadcast pestering John Tortorella about the Sabres coaching job
December 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Love to see Steve Levy and Emily Kaplan stirring the pot on the broadcast pestering John Tortorella about the Sabres coaching job
Seeing John Tortorella on the intermission of a Flyers game is just weird
December 19, 2025 at 1:26 AM
Seeing John Tortorella on the intermission of a Flyers game is just weird
"All MLB organizations inevitably lose innovative employees with growing reputations. However, the Phillies told you one year ago just how much they’re concerned about NL East rivals using their information to gain a competitive advantage."
Nationals GM Choice Matters More Than Phillies Fans Realize
The Washington Nationals will hire Ani Kilambi as their new general manager after his tenure with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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December 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
"All MLB organizations inevitably lose innovative employees with growing reputations. However, the Phillies told you one year ago just how much they’re concerned about NL East rivals using their information to gain a competitive advantage."
The flaws in Michkov’s game are part of the reality for a developing player with tremendous skill and a bright NHL future...
– not an indictment on the head coach, an indicator of a looming trade, or a detrimental blow to his future.
– not an indictment on the head coach, an indicator of a looming trade, or a detrimental blow to his future.
‘The Lightning Rod’: Debates About Matvei Michkov, Ice Time Run Rampant
Matvei Michkov has become the "lightning rod" in Philadelphia Flyers conversations about ice time, conditioning, and coaching.
975thefanatic.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
The flaws in Michkov’s game are part of the reality for a developing player with tremendous skill and a bright NHL future...
– not an indictment on the head coach, an indicator of a looming trade, or a detrimental blow to his future.
– not an indictment on the head coach, an indicator of a looming trade, or a detrimental blow to his future.
The Phillies spent another $22 million over 2 years in the bullpen, which might mean they'll trade Matt Strahm or another reliever to shed some money.
Keller is a right-hander, but it seems unlikely they'd spend that heavily and move a cheaper option like Orion Kerkering
Keller is a right-hander, but it seems unlikely they'd spend that heavily and move a cheaper option like Orion Kerkering
News: Phillies are finalizing a deal with righty reliever Brad Keller, sources said. Two years, $22 million.
December 17, 2025 at 6:03 PM
The Phillies spent another $22 million over 2 years in the bullpen, which might mean they'll trade Matt Strahm or another reliever to shed some money.
Keller is a right-hander, but it seems unlikely they'd spend that heavily and move a cheaper option like Orion Kerkering
Keller is a right-hander, but it seems unlikely they'd spend that heavily and move a cheaper option like Orion Kerkering
Flyers snap a 3-game losing streak with a convincing 4-1 win
December 17, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Flyers snap a 3-game losing streak with a convincing 4-1 win
A sloppy turnover to give up a shorthanded scoring chance certainly isn’t convincing Rick Tocchet to give Michkov more ice time in key situations
December 17, 2025 at 2:36 AM
A sloppy turnover to give up a shorthanded scoring chance certainly isn’t convincing Rick Tocchet to give Michkov more ice time in key situations
The Habs look pretty desperate to shake this game up with penalties to turn momentum, but the Flyers are more worried about holding a 3-1 lead
December 17, 2025 at 2:30 AM
The Habs look pretty desperate to shake this game up with penalties to turn momentum, but the Flyers are more worried about holding a 3-1 lead
The Flyers played 19 of their first 30 games in Philadelphia, nearly half the home schedule.
They’ve now got only 22 of their final 52 at home.
They’ll face a lot of travel disadvantages and condensed scheduling with the Olympic break forcing them into back-to-backs, 3 in 4, etc.
They’ve now got only 22 of their final 52 at home.
They’ll face a lot of travel disadvantages and condensed scheduling with the Olympic break forcing them into back-to-backs, 3 in 4, etc.
December 17, 2025 at 2:25 AM
The Flyers played 19 of their first 30 games in Philadelphia, nearly half the home schedule.
They’ve now got only 22 of their final 52 at home.
They’ll face a lot of travel disadvantages and condensed scheduling with the Olympic break forcing them into back-to-backs, 3 in 4, etc.
They’ve now got only 22 of their final 52 at home.
They’ll face a lot of travel disadvantages and condensed scheduling with the Olympic break forcing them into back-to-backs, 3 in 4, etc.