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.
Bamboo Brad Miller, Maikel Franco Power Phils Past Mets
A night after cranking out 19 hits and pounding the Mets for 13 runs to snap a seven-game losing streak, it appeared early on the
Phillies Notes: More Bamboo, Stranger Things, and Jay Wright
Of course, the headline story of the day was about a bamboo plant. The Phillies’ famed curveball machine was on the field pregame, too, but
The Phillies Seem All In On The Bamboo
A day after Brad Miller’s bamboo plant possibly helped spark a 13-run outburst by a previously struggling Phillies lineup, I walked into the clubhouse today
Phillies Betting Preview: Long Live the Curveball Machine?
Like I said yesterday, no matter how bad things may seem, you can always count on the Mets to somehow be even worse. A slumping
Kapler, Klentak Express Confidence Phillies Will Turn Things Around
Hello there from Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies have lost 9 of their last 10 games, 16 of 22 overall, and are 6-14 in the
Phillies Betting Preview: Will the Losing Streak Stop Against the Mets?
I’ll start this one today by telling you that I’m not exactly sure betting on a Phillies game right now is the most palatable proposition.
Aaron Nola’s Excellent Start Not Enough to Stop Phillies’ Skid
It was Chase Utley Retirement Night and what a ceremony it was. There were loud ovations and old friends back in town on a picturesque
Chase Utley Finally Has a Catch With Mac, Other Retirement Night Highlights
The Phillies honored Chase Utley tonight with a pregame ceremony, and as far pregame ceremonies go, it was, well, a real home run. Some quick