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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“Sign Him!” Yells Bryce Harper After J.T. Realmuto Homers in Scrimmage
The Phillies took the field this afternoon for their first intrasquad game of summer camp. Phillies pitcher Cole Irvin got off to a quick start
Matt Klentak Provides Medical Updates on Several Key Phillies
Phillies general manager Matt Klentak spoke to reporters for about 20 minutes this afternoon, so I come to you with some news and notes on
Aaron Nola Does Not Have Coronavirus, Expects to Be Ready for Opening Day
As COVID-19 testing complications continue to plague Major League Baseball in the early days of its restart, the Phillies received some good news Monday. Staff
How Do We Judge the Phillies (or Any Team) During a Pandemic?
I’m going to be honest, I had a bad take a few weeks back. It wasn’t my first, it won’t be my last, but it
Uncertainty Looms for Zack Wheeler Ahead of First Season With Phillies
To the fault of absolutely nobody, uncertainty is the thing surrounding the Phillies in the early days of the team’s summer reboot at Citizens Bank Park.
Some Normalcy, Some Weirdness on Phils’ First Full Day of Camp
I was pretty active on Twitter today. As I sat in the socially-distanced press box at Citizens Bank Park, I saw some baseball writers across
Uncertainty Lingers Over Injured Phils, Takeaways From Joe Girardi’s Media Session
Phillies manager Joe Girardi met with the media this afternoon ahead of his team’s first full summer workout set to take place in South Philly
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Odds 2020: Favorite, Picks, Total
The Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest odds are out, and for the first time in event history, bettors will be able to wager on this
