The Ringer's Philly Special

Sheil is joined by Olivia Reiner of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss the Eagles-Browns joint practices this week, leading up to their preseason matchup on Saturday. What’s the latest on Eagles Pro Bowl guard Landon Dickerson's meniscus injury he suffered during the open practice at the Linc? How will it cause a shift in the O-line for the time being (03:20)? Who impressed Olivia on defense, sp...

Sheil is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss the Phillies' recent hot streak, which included a sweep of the Rangers. How great has the addition of Jhoan Duran been (04:18)? How has the bottom of the order been contributing as of late? Could there be some shifting in the outfield (18:03)? Zack Wheeler has looked like Zack Wheeler lately; what’s the level of concern for him (30:43)? And is Kyle Sc...

The Eagles had their first game of the preseason and came out victorious on Thursday night over the Bengals by a score of 34-27. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss some takeaways from the victory. Tanner McKee had an excellent game which had Sheil and BLG wondering what his trade value would be? (02:23) Do the Eagles have a cornerback issue, or do we need to...

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith for one last time with some predictions and one final mailbag. The Eagles' O/U in 11.5 on FanDuel. Which way is EJ leaning towards (06:58)? Where will the Eagles defense rank this season with the loss of so many important vets (10:42)? What are Jalen Hurts’s chances to win MVP (14:00)? Which player will have a similar type of year that Saquon Barkley had in 2024 (30:56)...

Sheil is joined by Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice, and they go over some training camp questions and season outlook questions. The Eagles acquired cornerback Jakorian Bennett from the Raiders in exchange for defensive tackle Thomas Booker IV. What was the reasoning behind the trade, and what does this mean for Kelee Ringo and Adoree' Jackson (03:38)? Which defensive player has been impressing Jimmy...

For the first time ever in Ringer’s Philly Special history, Sheil, Ben, and Cliff were actually in the same room and recorded a pod. Solak was in town for Eagles training camp and brought some observations (04:00). How will the Eagles perform on defense compared to last season with the loss of so many vets on that side of the ball (07:49)? The guys then dive into the Cam Newton–Jalen Hurts convo a...

The Phillies have acquired outfielder Harrison Bader from the Minnesota Twins for two prospects in the Phillies system. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss what the trade means for the Phillies outfield and talk about the prospects possibly coming up from the minor leagues as we enter August. Who had a better trade deadline, the Phillies or the Mets? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Become...

The Phillies have acquired Jhoan Duran from the Minnesota Twins, in exchange for prospects Mick Abel and Eduardo Tait. Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss the trade, and whether the deal moves the needle for the Phillies (02:32). Are there concerns around how hard Duran throws the ball? Have the Phillies had a better deadline than their NL East counterparts in New York (23:38)? Plus, is Dabbundo a...

Eagles training camp is in full swing now that they've finally put the pads on. Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of the Inquirer, who’s also been at camp and has some takeaways from the practices so far. Which player is EJ getting more and more bullish on as camp progresses (03:53)? Which player does Sheil think will earn his first All-Pro selection (09:27)? What big observation did Sheil make about th...

Training for the reigning Super Bowl champs is underway this week, which means Sheil and EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer have a few takeaways to discuss from it. What has been the biggest surprise so far at camp (03:28)? Eagles 2022 first-round pick Jordan Davis has arrived at camp looking significantly slimmer. Will this help him ultimately see more time on the field (11:21)? Find out why E...

Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo are back and talking all things Phillies with a Nelly concert sprinkled in between. Is it time to officially be concerned about Jesus Luzardo (02:24)? Just how historic has the starting rotation been (10:10)? Trea Turner’s numbers and production are up this season, but power numbers have dipped. Should he approach the plate like he does now or should he swing for the fen...

Sheil is finally back from his sabbatical and ready to talk some football. He’s joined by EJ Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer just days ahead of camp to discuss some storylines. What’s the overall feeling going into this training camp as Super Bowl champs (04:47)? There are some questions at safety with the departure of Chauncey Gardner-Johnson. Who will land the starting role next to Reed Blank...

Ben Solak from ESPN and Brandon Lee Gowton from Bleeding Green Nation are back with their annual Jersey Number Analytics pod. Yep, the one where they break down why a player's jersey number could totally impact how well they play. This is not a drill, folks! Drop a comment with the player you think is gonna have a big season just because of their number. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Be...

Zack Wheeler is on a historic run in a Phillies uniform, but just how dominant has he been? Cliff is joined by Anthony Dabbundo to discuss Wheeler and the rest of the pitching staff (03:46). Which pitcher should the Phillies be more cautious with following the All-Star break? Should they consider bringing up a prospect from the minors sooner rather than later? Devon Givens joins the pod to break d...

Ranger Suárez had yet another stellar outing Sunday against the division rival Braves and came out victorious this time! Cliff is joined by Anthony Dabbundo aka Tony Bunz to discuss Ranger’s performance along with the rest of the starting rotation. The bats were silent during the Phillies road trip. Is that due to the pitching they faced, or the guys in the lineup not being able to produce? Is it...

ESPN anchor and the pride of Temple University Kevin Negandhi joined Cliff to discuss the Sixers' 2025 NBA draft picks, V.J. Edgecombe (no. 3) and Johni Broome (no. 35), and what their impact could be for the Sixers in the immediate and future timelines. Did the Sixers make the right decision by taking V.J. over Ace Bailey (10:18)? What’s the overall future of the Sixers and Joel Embiid (21:48)? T...

The NBA draft is under a week away and the Sixers have a major decision to make. Cliff is joined by ESPN’s Bobby Marks to discuss what the Sixers should do with the no. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft and in the offseason. Top prospect Ace Bailey hasn’t done any meetings with any teams in this draft. Why is that and what is his camp's strategy (3:36)? What should the Sixers do with Joel Embii...

The Phillies suspended OF Nick Castellanos on Tuesday following an exchange of words with manager Rob Thomson after he was pulled late in the game Monday for a defensive substitution. Cliff is joined by Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss what happened with Casty and Thomson, and if their issues have been resolved (1:08). ESPN’s Field Yates then joins the pod to discuss the Eagl...

After losing 9 of their last 10, the Phillies returned to Citizens Bank Park and bounced back, winning 5 of 6. Cliff is joined by Anthony Dabbundo — aka Tony Bunz — who makes his triumphant return to break down the stark contrast between the team’s spiral and resurgence. What are the biggest concerns so far this season? What should the Phillies do about the leadoff spot? What’s sparked Alec Bohm’s...

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to break down all the latest from Eagles minicamp and highlight which players have been standing out so far. Kelee Ringo watch continues! Find out what EJ’s been seeing from him on the practice field (5:49). EJ also runs through some of the players battling for a roster spot. Which QB made a standout throw during practice? (14:37) Who's been...

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss some early takeaways from Eagles practice. We finally got a timeline for Jihaad Campbell’s return to the field (5:50). Eagles DC Vic Fangio also discussed the departures of DE Bryce Huff and CJGJ and whether he actually wanted to move on from them (17:00). Cooper DeJean has been getting reps at what position (22:02)? What is DT Jo...

Peak NFL offseason is upon us, which means we have to get OTA updates from EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Who was and wasn't at OTA’s? One of the names might come as a surprise to people (7:40). How did the rookies look at practice (10:34)? What was noteworthy about the secondary (13:02)? What very, very early takeaways did Eagles OC Kevin Patullo show in the first open practice (24:31)? E...

The tush push is here to stay, folks! The proposal to ban the tush push did not receive the 24 votes needed to eliminate the play from the NFL. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the fallout and what factors ultimately led to the play remaining legal. What was Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie’s rather unusual speech to the other owners to sway them from a ban on th...

Sheil is joined by Ringer NBA draft expert J. Kyle Mann and has 10 questions about the Sixers and the prospects who will be drafted next month. Is VJ Edgecombe more of a fit for the Sixers than Ace Bailey (03:54)? How much should the Sixers be considering fit and championship window rather than the best player available (31:12)? If the Sixers stay at 3 but don't draft either Bailey or Edgecombe, w...

Sheil and Anthony Dabbundo discuss the latest with Phillies relief pitcher José Alvarado’s 80-game PED suspension and how that will affect the team going forward. But first, the Phillies' 2020 first-round pick, Mick Abel, made his major league debut and didn’t disappoint. What’s his future with the team (3:22)? Alvarado tested positive for PEDs after trying to lose weight for the season and will n...