Colin Newby

2 weeks ago | 975thefanatic.com | Colin Newby

Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Phillies took all seven games in the season series against the Colorado Rockies in 2025. How much pride should they take in dominating the Rockies, a team on pace to set the MLB loss record? Their May schedule against the Rockies and other MLB bottom-feeders exposes a cringy lack of competitive balance.

2 weeks ago | 975thefanatic.com | Colin Newby

Jose Alvarado will not pitch at the back end of the bullpen if the Philadelphia Phillies reach another Red October. His PED suspension puts his future with the Phillies at serious risk, and it throws a proverbial curveball into Dave Dombrowski’s plans for the bullpen in 2025. The Phillies have stolen away first place in the National League East thanks largely to a dominant starting rotation, however.

2 weeks ago | 975thefanatic.com | Colin Newby

The age-old conversation persists while the Philadelphia Flyers continue the first long-term rebuild in franchise history. The organization’s decision to hire Rick Tocchet as the new head coach reignites the criticism that the Flyers rely too heavily on past franchise heroes and their own alumni in key positions after their playing careers. The uniquely named New Era of Orange began with former Flyers Keith Jones and Danny Briere as the centerpieces of the new front office.

3 weeks ago | 975thefanatic.com | Colin Newby

When the Philadelphia Phillies began their doubleheader on Wednesday, they had a chance to clinch their sixth straight series victory. They won the first half to force a rubber match, but they ended the night to a chorus of boos from an intense crowd at Citizens Bank Park in an ugly loss. Aaron Nola allowed nine earned runs off 12 hits, both career highs, in only 3 ⅔ innings pitched. Brandon Marsh committed a sloppy error in center field that brought on the wrath of the home crowd.

3 weeks ago | 975thefanatic.com | Colin Newby

Live stream will be available after this brief ad from our sponsorsLive97.5 The FanaticListen LiveThe Philadelphia Flyers will take steps to hire Rick Tocchet as their new head coach. Frank Seravalli reported the news first. Danny Briere and Keith Jones inherited John Tortorella when…Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesThe Philadelphia Flyers will take steps to hire Rick Tocchet as their new head coach. Frank Seravalli reported the news first.