Fanatic Highlights

(0:00-7:09) Today marks the anticipated release of the NFL schedule, although early leaks are prompting immediate reactions. With a challenging lineup ahead, the question arises: how much leeway will fans grant the Eagles, the reigning champions who largely maintain their roster for the upcoming season? (7:09-16:43) To gauge public sentiment, we launched a Twitter poll asking how many weeks it wil...

(0:00-11:09) Is the NBA Draft Lottery rigged? Connor, Ricky and Sylvana are skeptical.   (11:12-19:55) Ricky thinks it is officially time for the Sixers to regain their status as a premier franchise in basketball.     (19:59-30:05)     (30:09-39:16) Final Twitter poll numbers: With the Sixers receiving the number 3 pick in last night's draft lottery, are you back to believing they can contend next...

(0:00-11:09) MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred removes Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson from MLB's permanent ineligible list.   (11:12-19:55) Ricky and Connor react to Pete Rose and Joe Jackson being removed from the permanently banned list   (19:59-30:05) Barrett Brooks joins the show to discuss the Eagles schedule for next season with the games that have been released.   (30:09-39:16) Ricky says gap...

(0:00-9:50) Connor discusses a possible deal with the OKC Thunder to acquire more picks; the pros and cons of having this pick and possible avenues they can go down.   (10:00-18:20) Connor and Ricky discuss the possibility of trading down from #3 and the ramifications that may come from that. Ricky says the Sixers cannot mess this up.   (18:30-29:40) Amy Fadool joins the show to discuss her though...

(0:00-8:30) Connor, Ricky and Sylvana react to the Sixers acquiring the #3 pick in the NBA Draft this year; what will they do with the pick?   (8:34-16:40) Connor says hope is alive with the Sixers amidst their acquisition of the #3 pick; still questions but this is a “major step in the right direction.” Ricky wants an update on Joel Embiid.   (16:43-28:34) Ricky has an issue with fans saying that...

(0:00-8:31) Morey realizes what he did wrong with the roster last year, and how he will fix that this year  (8:31-17:31) The magnitude of the lottery tonight!  (17:31-30:21) Sixers lottery history (30:21-37:30) Dylan Harper's potential fit next to Maxey  (37:30-47:36) Draft prospects the Sixers could target  (47:36-1:01:10) The NBA Draft Lottery Live See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

(0:00-12:40) First look at the Twitter poll: Who is a must-watch at the plate right now for the Phillies?   (12:50-19:40) Connor and Ricky discuss the Eagles schedule and a potential Christmas matchup for the Eagles; Eagles vs Commanders in Week 16.   (19:50-30:20) Connor and Sylvana express disappointment in the Cowboys matchup in Week 1.   (30:24-43:32) The Phillies are going to need to continue...

(0:00-14:40) Connor says there are two “transformational players” for the Sixers in this draft and they need to land in the 1-3 range.   (14:52-21:20)     (21:24-31:40) Keith Pompey joins the show to discuss the Sixers ahead of the NBA draft lottery.   (31:50-42:30) Keith Pompey had a lot to say regarding Dylan Harper from Rutgers, does he know something? Connor says Ace Bailey fills a need for th...

(0:00-14:50) Ranger Suarez is officially BACK! Connor and Ricky discuss how Ranger can continue to maintain his success.   (14:57-25:35) Ricky says getting the #1 pick is a MUST and anything else is bad news.   (25:42-33:09) Connor, Ricky and Sylvana break down the Eagles and Cowboys opening day slate. Ricky and Connor don’t believe the Eagles will have a walk in the park vs the Cowboys in Week 1....

Capture the Flagg (0:00-9:02) The NBA Draft lottery is tonight and the Sixers NEED to land in the top 6; Connor and Ricky discuss what a top 6 pick means for the Sixers. The Eagles will host the Cowboys on opening night.   (9:07-17:10) Connor really hopes the Phillies can at LEAST go .500 on this upcoming road trip; Ricky wants to see Alec Bohm hit 40 home runs.   (17:16-26:55) Is Ranger Suarez ba...

(0:00-7:38) The Phillies offense is clicking! (7:38-15:49) Is Trea Turner getting enough love? (15:49-27:26) Are we afraid to praise stars in the regular season? (27:26-35:36) Chase rate is down & Eagles new potential jersey combos  (35:36-48:33) Turner & Harper concentration  (48:33-57:18) Sixers hope for the first overall pick  (57:18-1:12:17) We re-air Daryl Morey's interview with the M...

(0:00-6:32) Mike Gill in his first show returning to the Fanatic kicks it off with his questions around the Phillies  (6:32-14:49) Bullpen & lack of a right-handed power bat are two concerns  (14:49-26:33) What happens to the rotation, once Painter comes up to the big leagues  (26:33-32:30) The problem in CF (32:30-49:22) Bob Wankel from Crossing Broad joins the show to breakdown where the Phi...

Kevin shared his thoughts this Saturday afternoon, expressing that the Phillies are performing as anticipated this season. He believes they have the potential to win the division, noting that there hasn't been a dominant team in the league during the first quarter of the season. We also delved into the recent interview with Daryl Morey, where he addressed Joel Embiid's health and highlighted his e...

Brendan Gunn engages the audience as the Phillies approach the quarter mark of their season, prompting them to reflect on what has stood out to them thus far. He expresses particular admiration for Kyle Schwarber's strong start and Bryson Stott's performance in the leadoff spot. Meanwhile, with Dallas Goedert's return, the Eagles' prospects for a repeat performance appear to improve. Brendan was s...

Today on Early Birds with Andrew DiCecco, Andrew breaks down his way too early 53-man roster prediction for the Eagles. Plus, he weighs in on the Sixers future, and trends for the Phillies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

(0:00-12:11) Connor and Sylvana disagree on the level the Cowboys are at right now (12:11-19:44) Ricky sets the record straight on if he heckled Rory McIlroy at the Truist Championship on Thursday (19:44-30:58) A new update in the Bill Belichick & his girlfriend Jordan Hudson drama at UNC (30:58-43:38) The gang wraps up the show with the Twitter poll results & a preview with the Guardians...

(0:00-12:26) The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Scott Lauber joins the show to talk about the Phillies good performances (12:26-20:01) Do we believe in Alvarado as the closer? (20:01-31:24) Phillies are still aggressive in the strike zone, but they aren’t chasing as much (31:24-39:36) The Phillies are a good team! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

(0:00-7:44) Phillies are playing good baseball (7:44-16:56) Phillies hitters are having good approaches at the plate (16:56-28:16) Current Eagles who could be future franchise legends! (28:16-36:53)  The bullpen has settled in the last few weeks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

(0:00-12:16) As the offseason draws to a close, we evaluate the Eagles' performance and assign them a grade of B for their activities during this period. (12:16-20:26) In our discussion, we delve into the playoff series between the Knicks and Celtics, expressing our disdain for the current state of the matchup. Additionally, we react to the recent news of the newly elected Pope, a Villanova alumnu...

(0:00-11:32) Andrew has announced the Phillies' lineup, featuring Kyle Schwarber in left field and Max Kepler in right field, which shifts Nick Castellanos into the designated hitter position for the game.   (11:32-20:33) Meanwhile, the Eagles still have several roster vacancies to address before the upcoming season. Andrew believes that the team should prioritize acquiring a wide receiver, a defe...

(0:00-10:37) We reflect on the recent interview with Daryl Morey that aired on 975 the Fanatic during the Mike Missanelli show, where Mike posed challenging questions to the 76ers' President of Basketball Operations. (10:37-19:03)  Connor expressed skepticism regarding Morey's comments about Paul George, suggesting that George may not have been the ideal fit for the team last season. (19:03-31:14)...

(0:00-8:01) The Phillies are aiming for a series sweep after securing victories in the first two games. Connor recognizes the current sentiment among fans, who seem somewhat disenchanted with the team, as it largely mirrors last year's roster. (8:01-16:20) To gauge public opinion, we have launched a Twitter poll to assess how supporters perceive this iteration of the Phillies. Additionally, Tijuan...

(0:00-12:49) Ricky reflects on the future of the Phillies, noting that several players will be nearing the end of their contracts and aging, which raises concerns about avoiding the mistakes made in 2011. (12:49-20:17) Meanwhile, the trivia segment is proving challenging for fans, as no verified winners have emerged despite the enticing prize of Rita’s gift card. (20:17-31:51) A caller brings up t...

(0:00-13:58) Dallas Goedert has fully embraced his role in Philadelphia, showcasing his talent as a local success story. Connor highlights what he believes to be the Eagles' most significant move of the offseason. (13:58-19:40) During a segment of the show, the team played a game of Guess the Phillie, successfully receiving the correct answer from a caller. (19:40-32:11) Jayson Stark joined the di...

(0:00-12:25) Ricky believes that Kyle Schwarber could secure a three-year contract valued at approximately $120 million, while Connor concurs on the three-year duration but estimates the deal to be around $100 million. (12:25-19:46) As Schwarber continues to excel at the plate, both Ricky and Connor reflect on past players who exhibited similar dominance, notably mentioning Barry Bonds. (19:46-30:...