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The New MLS Commissioner is a Cherry Hill Guy
The news: Cherry Hill, the international incubator of sports leadership, has done it again: native Larry Berg will be the new MLS commissioner. Berg was a co-owner of LAFC before being voted into his new position. He will now succeed Don Garber, who’s been MLS commissioner since 1999. That’s a pretty long reign for a […] The post The New MLS Commissioner is a Cherry Hill Guy appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The Royals Have Designated Matt Strahm for Assignment
Meantime: 7.32 ERA this season. His HR/9 is 9.8 and his BB/9 is 3.5. He’s coming off three appearances in a row with at least one run allowed and he’s given up four home runs since the beginning of July, when his ERA was 5.53. So the answer is no. No to a Phillies return. […] The post The Royals Have Designated Matt Strahm for Assignment appeared first on Crossing Broad .
RADIO WARS: Jon Marks is Your New Morning Host at 97.5 the Fanatic
John Kincade will be replaced on the 97.5 the Fanatic morning show by Jon Marks. The in-house move was announced at 3 p.m. – “Coming up first, a brand-new morning show, joining Andrew Salciunas in the morning, the one and only Jonny Marks, for a brand-new morning show, Marks and Salciunas,” said afternoon host Bill […] The post RADIO WARS: Jon Marks is Your New Morning Host at 97.5 the Fanatic appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Shoutout to the AAA Employee in South Philly With a LeBron James-as-Ben Franklin Computer Wallpaper
The tweet: Hell yeah. This is a great to see: some employee at a AAA in South Philly was so excited about LeBron, so thrilled, so beside themselves, that they had to change the office computer wallpaper to a Photoshop of LeBron as Benjamin Franklin. That’s a real fan. That’s what fandom is all about. […] The post Shoutout to the AAA Employee in South Philly With a LeBron James-as-Ben Franklin Computer Wallpaper appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Jaylen Brown’s Latest Twitch Stream Gifted Us a Bounty Of Great Content
First off, I feel like I should say: This rules. I’m really enjoying having Jaylen Brown on the Sixers, and the season is still three months away. He goes skydiving in Egypt. Sources close to him allegedly say he has no ego anymore. And, of course, he does Twitch streams pretty often, which are always […] The post Jaylen Brown’s Latest Twitch Stream Gifted Us a Bounty Of Great Content appeared first on Crossing Broad .
“Royal Farms is Better Than Wawa,” According to Foolish Orioles Fan
Maybe trolling, maybe serious, maybe both at Camden Yards this past weekend: I was appalled by the number of replies saying something like, “yes Royal Farms is better than Wawa.” At what? At fried chicken? Royal Farms is only known for chicken. That’s it. There is nothing else that Royal Farms does better than Wawa, […] The post “Royal Farms is Better Than Wawa,” According to Foolish Orioles Fan appeared first on Crossing Broad .
I’m Out Here Trying to Be a Good Urbanist and the City of Philadelphia is Ticketing Me Anyway
I got a speeding ticket for driving 38 on very-North Broad Street back in June: There is nothing like getting a speed camera ticket in the mail. Exhilarating! You go through a rapid-fire spectrum of reactions: Then you realize you’re stuck with a $100 fine and you can’t do anything about it. You’re up against […] The post I’m Out Here Trying to Be a Good Urbanist and the City of Philadelphia is Ticketing Me Anyway appeared first on Crossing Broad .
It Appears as Though John Clark Has Some Competition on the Philly Airport Beat
Luis Arraez will make his Phillies debut on Tuesday night vs. the Nats. He showed up at the airport on Monday night and was greeted, of course, by John Clark, but it turns out that FOX 29’s Jeff Skversky was also in the house: Look at Skversky getting in on the airport routine. He’s got […] The post It Appears as Though John Clark Has Some Competition on the Philly Airport Beat appeared first on Crossing Broad .
The First LeBron James Mural is Up in Philly and Thankfully it’s Not at Garage Fishtown
The time has finally come. LeBron James has his first Philly mural: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bill Strobel (@billstro4_art) This looks sick. This is good to see. Getting the murals started is a very exciting step in this LeBron journey. Like every other big step up to this point, seeing […] The post The First LeBron James Mural is Up in Philly and Thankfully it’s Not at Garage Fishtown appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Tyrese Maxey is the Sixers Miracle That Keeps on Giving
Improbable is a word that should be associated with Tyrese Maxey’s tenure in Philadelphia. It was improbable that the Sixers would even get their top-20 protected draft pick back in 2020 that was used to select him. It was improbable that Tyrese Maxey would fall to the 21st pick to be available to be selected. […] The post Tyrese Maxey is the Sixers Miracle That Keeps on Giving appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Key Takeaways From Dave Dombrowski’s Post-Deadline Availability
The trade deadline is over, and it was underwhelming for the Phillies. The Phillies acquired Luis Arraez and Caleb Kilian earlier Monday morning from the San Francisco Giants for Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair. Just a couple minutes after the Arraez news broke, the team also acquired Brooks Raley from the Mets in exchange for […] The post Key Takeaways From Dave Dombrowski’s Post-Deadline Availability appeared first on Crossing Broad .
Don Mattingly Says Phillies Did Not Consider Moving Trea Turner to the Outfield
Don Mattingly after the Phils traded for Luis Arraez and a couple of bullpen arms: It is objectively funny to think about every infielder except for Trea Turner moving to a new position. Turner has 18 errors on 388 chances this season, which is a .954 fielding percentage. 2025 was clearly an aberration. He’s 40th […] The post Don Mattingly Says Phillies Did Not Consider Moving Trea Turner to the Outfield appeared first on Crossing Broad .
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 .
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