Billadelphia with Bill Matz

Welcome back to Billadelphia! With a Super Bowl rematch between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs just a few days away, we’re talking about QB1 Jalen Hurts, and his unbelievable ability to just win. Plus, after taking the first 3 games of the Mets series, the Phillies set their sights on the NL’s top seed. And what should a GM do when his superstar turns down a record-breaking contrac...

It's a beautiful day in BILLADELPHIA! Kyle Schwarber has slugged 50 home runs, and the Philadlphia Phillies are 9 games up on the New York Mets with 17 to play. Elsewhere, Eagles star d-lineman Jalen Carter will NOT face further discipline, meaning he will be fully available to unleash havoc on Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes in a Super Bowl rematch this Sunday. We've also got a movie review for you...

Billadelphia survived day one, and now we’re back for another! Following a series-opening shutout of the Mets, Bill commends Aaron Nola’s tone-setting performance. Plus, Howie Roseman traded for RB Tank Bigsby, we’re still waiting for resolution on Jalen Carter’s discipline, and Bill has a new favorite movie, The Roses. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information...

HEY EVERYBODY! Welcome to Billadelphia, a brand new show here on PHLY hosted by Bill Matz! It's Philadelphia sports, it's hot topics around the sports world, and it's.... well, whatever goes on in Bill Matz's brain. Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles are 1-0 after beating Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys 24-20 on NFL Opening Night. The Philadelphia Phillies take 2/3 from the Miami Marlins,...

The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Boston Red Sox last night 3-2 in the most improbable way, a walkoff catcher's interference. That hasn't happened since 1971. Edmundo Sosa "drives in" the game winning run, after Zack Wheeler tossed 6 strong innings. Plus, have the Athletics changed their opinions on moving closer Mason Miller, and would the Phillies be on the top of the trade list? Hosted by Simp...

The Philadelphia Phillies added much needed help to the bullpen, signing veteran reliever, David Robertson, for his third tour with the team. Even with the addition of Robertson, more is still to come for Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies front office, after they lose 2/3 to the Los Angeles Angels. It's the team's third straight series loss and the first series loss of the second half of the season...

After four days off for the MLB All Star break, the Phillies return to action tonight vs the Anaheim Angels as Jesus Luzardo takes the mound. Join Jon Marks as he discusses the playoff push for the Fightins and the upcoming MLB Trade deadline. He’s joined by Pat Egan to talk Phils trade targets & what could make sense for Dave Dombrowski & the Phillies front office. Plus the Philadelphia Eagles tr...

Now that the All Star Game is over, we can look forward to the second half of the MLB season. The Philadelphia Phillies lead the NL East, and are clearly a very good team, but they aren't perfect. What are your biggest concerns as the Trade Deadline is just 2 weeks away? Bullpen? Outfield help? Another power bat? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o...

Philadelphia Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber took home the MLB All Star Game MVP last night after slugging homeruns in the extra inning swing-off to give the National League the win. It's just the second time in 12 games that the NL has defeated the AL. Plus, VJ Edgecombe is back in the Sixers Summer League lineup last night in the Sixers win over the Washington Wizards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

With the first half of the MLB season over, we want to know: How do you feel about the Philadelphia Phillies season so far? What concerns do you have as the MLB Trade Deadline approaches? What can Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies front office do to help your nerves? Also, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh wins last night's Home Run Derby over Tampa Bay Rays Junior Caminero. Hosted by Simplecast...

Cristopher Sanchez and Ranger Suarez were not selected as 2025 MLB All Star members. Ranger Suarez was later called as a replacement, but turned the opportunity down for to prep for the second half of the season. Should the Philadelphia Phillies have had more than 2 All Stars? Plus, the Phillies select right handed pitcher, Gage Wood, with the 26th overall pick in last night's MLB Draft. The Arkan...

As the MLB Trade Deadline gets closer, the Philadelphia Phillies find themselves with two needs: an outfield bat and a bullpen arm. Which is more pressing for Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies to acquire? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As we wrap up the unofficial first half of the MLB season, the Philadelphia Phillies find themselves leading the NL East by 1.5 over the New York Mets. But that doesn't mean they're perfect. Will Aaron Nola bounce back from injury? Does JT Realmuto have more to give? Is Bryson Stott definitively the starting 2B in the Postseason? We'll try to answer all these questions, and more. Plus, where does...

Bryce Harper had a monster game, as the Philadelphia Phillies offense exploded for 13 runs in San Francisco against the Giants to salvage the finale game of the series after dropping the first two. They're off today before a 3 game weekend series against the San Diego Padres. VJ Edgecombe missed yesterday's Sixers' Summer League action with a thumb sprain. It isn't considered a serious injury, and...

The Philadelphia Phillies drop game two and the series to the San Francisco Giants after Jordan Romano gives up a 3-run inside-the-park homerun to Patrick Bailey in the bottom of the 9th. plus, VJ Edgecombe injury considered day-to-day.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher, Cristopher Sanchez, was excellent again last night despite Phillies 3-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants, and it's become very apparent that Sanchez was snubbed by not being selected to the All Star Game. VJ Edgecombe sits out Sixers Summer League Game 2 with a thumb contusion. Kyle Lowry is back with the Sixers. Philadelphia Flyers sign Cam York to a 5-year...

Zack Wheeler tossed his fourth complete shutout as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, as the Phils win 3-1 over the Cincinnati Reds to take 2/3 in the series. Plus, VJ Edgecombe goes off in the Philadelphia 76ers first Summer League game against Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz.    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona...

After winning the 2024-25 Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Eagles will turn the page to the upcoming season with a chance at a repeat on their minds. What does the sequel look like for Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles offense in 2025-26? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy 4th of July, Philadelphia! We are off today, but as we get closer and closer to NFL OTAs, we wanted to take a look at the o/u win totals for the 2025 NFL Season, and see where the Philadelphia Eagles Buffalo Bills, Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs will finish the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

The Philadelphia Phillies split the day/night double header with the San Diego Padres, losing game one before winning game two, to take 2/3 from the Padres. They're now 15 games over .500 and await the Cincinnati Reds after an off day today. Do the Phillies have THE BEST starting rotation in all baseball? Plus, Maxim Shabanov does NOT sign with the Philadelphia Flyers, but instead, with the New Yo...

Guerschon Yabusele signs with the New York Knicks on a 2-year, $12M deal, leaving the Philadelphia 76ers after just one season. Now, the Sixers await Quentin Grimes' contract Do the Sixers have enough size, especially at the power forward position, now that Yabu is gone? Plus, Phillies were rained out last night, will play a double header tonight against the San Diego Padres. Hosted by Simplecast,...

Zack Wheeler's dominating month of June comes to a close with eight shutout innings last night, as the Philadelphia Phillies take the first game of the series against the San Diego Padres, 4-0. The Philadelphia 76ers sgned free agent Trendon Watford to a 2-year deal worth $5.3M. Watford spent the last two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...

Kelly Oubre and Andre Drummond announced this weekend that they'll be picking up their player options and returning to the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2025-26 season. Is the Sixers only real option to run it back with Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and the rookies added? Plus, the Phillies take 2/3 from the Braves over the weekend and are now 1.5 games up on the Mets for first place in the...

Kyle Schwarber will be a free agent after the 2025 MLB season, and many Philadelphia Phillies want Schwarber to return on a new contract? But what if Schwarber, Dave Dombrowski and the Phillies have a different contract value in mind that keeps the two sides separate? Could this really be the final year for Schwarber in a Phillies uniform? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz....

The 2025 NBA Draft is officially in the books, and the Philadelphia 76ers walk away with Baylor guard, VJ Edgecombe, and Auburn big, Johni Broome. What's your Draft Day evaluation for the Sixers? Plus, the Philadelphia Phillies are swept out in Houston by the Astros despite giving up just FIVE runs all series. Ranger Suarez, Cristopher Sanchez and Zack Wheeler were all excellent, but got nothing t...