Bob Wankel covers the Phillies, breaking news, and sports gambling for Crossing Broad. He is also a producer and co-host of Crossed Up: A Phillies Podcast. A South Jersey resident and graduate of Monmouth University, his past work includes six seasons as a freelance producer at NFL Films.
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The Kids Weren’t Having It: Phils Overcome Bullpen to Complete Doubleheader Sweep
After Zach Eflin delivered a clutch complete game seven-inning shutout to lift the reeling Phillies over the Blue Jays in game one of Friday’s doubleheader,
You Can Get 100-1 Odds on the Eagles at DraftKings Sportsbook
DraftKings Sportsbook rolled out one of its best promos to date last week when it offered 100-1 odds on any NFL team to win. Originally,
FOX Bet Will Double Your Money If The Eagles Score on Sunday
Last football season, bettors in Pennsylvania and New Jersey took advantage of consistently excellent promos and expansive betting markets with FOX Bet. This season, both
Eagles vs. Rams Betting Preview: Why the Under Looks Like the Right Side
The Eagles will look to rebound from one of the worst losses of the Doug Pederson era on Sunday afternoon, while the Rams attempt to
Ricky Bottalico: A Road to Eruption
The Ricky Bottalico Phillies Postgame Live blowup has emerged as one of my favorite things about the 2020 Phillies. Last night, he unleashed yet another
Disgraceful Bullpen Lets Down Wheeler, Delivers Another Blow to Playoff Hopes
This story should have had some cute headline following a Phillies win. Something like “Nailed it: Wheeler Delivers as Phillies…blah, blah, blah…” Nah. Instead, the
Hoskins Holding Out Hope for Unprecedented Return
The odds are against Rhys Hoskins, and he knows it. This doesn’t mean, however, that he’s giving up on a return this season after sustaining
Eagles vs. Rams Odds: Line, Spread and Total for Week 2
The Eagles look to rebound after opening with a disastrous loss, while the Rams look beat an NFC East opponent for the second straight week.
