The SportsTalk Shop: Phillies Prospects Update
Today here at “The Shop,” we bring you comments from the Phillies minor league prospects followed by some insights on their “ceilings” and potential arrival times in the Big Leagues. Starting right-handed pitcher Jake Thompson and left-handed hitting outfielder Nick Williams, seems to be the odds-on favorites among the top blue-chip prospects to get the…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: Play Ball!
Play ball!! Those are the words that baseball fans heard this week when the 2016 season began on Sunday. Hopes are always high as the new season begins. Fans from Toronto, Texas, Kansas City, St. Louis, LA, and New York hope their teams can repeat as Divisional champions. Royals’ fans are hoping for a two-peat…
Read MoreBehind the Mic: Hall of Fame
I have been around Lehigh Valley sports for a long time. Some of you may think it’s been too long. I hope that is not the majority opinion. But I digress. Each year, I attend the VIA All-Star Basketball Classic Banquet. I am always impressed with the quality of the speakers (Michael Irvin and Chuck…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: Spring Pre-Season HS Notes
As much as I love basketball season, I do enjoy the start of the spring sports season. If the weather cooperates and allows athletes time to get outside (and leads to warmer weather), it’s even better! I’ve always felt the spring coaches, in general, have the toughest assignments preparing for their seasons. They not only…
Read MoreThe SportsTalk Shop: 2016 HS Winter Sports Wrap II
Before we turn our attention to the spring sports season, we continue our final look back at the high school winter sports season in the Lehigh Valley region with video and recognition of some amazing performances. “Dynasty-Making” I’ve seen some great District XI Class 3A girls basketball teams over the years and, quite frankly, have…
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