David Murphy: Otto Kemp is the best story in Phillies camp, and a relevant one
The best story of Phillies spring training almost never began. Three years before Otto Kemp crossed home plate on a Bryce ...
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David Murphy: Tanks for the memories! With top 4 draft pick in reach, Sixers and Embiid have lots to (not) play for.
PHILADELPHIA — The good news is that the Sixers are not amid one of the worst five-game stretches in NBA history. The bad news is that the Hornets are. It’s bad news because the Hornets are one of the ...
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David Murphy: Howie Roseman takes running it back to the extreme, signing Saquon Barkley again
PHILADELPHIA — What’s the best thing a general manager can do after signing Saquon Barkley and winning a Super Bowl? Sign him again, obviously. The Eagles really outdid themselves this time. Here all ...
David Murphy: Bryce Harper isn’t the issue with the Phillies’ batting order. They are lopsided, whether he hits first, second or third.
Bryce Harper has earned the right to call his spot. Let’s be clear about that. As he goes, so go the Phillies. That’s been ...
David Murphy: Howie Roseman and the Eagles will loom large in Myles Garrett trade talks, for an interesting reason
Contract disputes have their own theoretical physics. A lot of times you can predict their trajectory based sheerly on math. In the case of Myles Garrett v. Browns, we have a problem that not even ...
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David Murphy: Forgot about the Phillies? Two big reasons they are still a threat to win 100 games.
CLEARWATER, Fla. — The first day of full-squad workouts is an easy day to believe. It’s as true for teams eyeing 80 wins as it is for those reaching for 100. The rest of the world may snicker when the ...
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David Murphy: The Phillies know they can’t afford to play it safe with Aidan Miller. Don’t rule out a 2025 debut.
David Murphy: The Phillies know they can’t afford to play it safe with Aidan Miller. Don’t rule out a 2025 debut. Story by David Murphy, The Philadelphia Inquirer ...
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David Murphy: As Joel Embiid talks about surgery and Sixers look lifeless, the schedule says to tank the season now
David Murphy: As Joel Embiid talks about surgery and Sixers look lifeless, the schedule says to tank the season now Story by David Murphy, The Philadelphia Inquirer • 6d ...