Evan Macy

Evan Macy is the managing sports editor at PhillyVoice.com. Before spending five years at Metro Philly as sports editor, Evan worked at ESPN in Bristol CT, and has experience at several other smaller publications on the Northeast coast. Career highlights for Evan, a Temple grad and Lancaster native include covering Super Bowl LII, the 2016 DNC, the 2017 NFL Draft and a bevy of playoff games and golf tournaments.

evan@phillyvoice.com

November 8, 2018

Phillies

What they're saying: Bryce Harper to the Phillies is a sure thing, probably

by Evan Macy

“Certainly, ‘Harper’s Bazaar’ has begun,” Boras said in the middle of a media scrum that lasted about an hour. “It’s fashionable. It’s historical. It’s elite. Global, certainly. And certainly, it has inspirations that deal with great shoes and great hair, inspirations on the part of Bryce.”

November 5, 2018

Fantasy Sports

Fantasy football Week 10 injuries: Updates on A.J. Green, Leonard Fournette, Stefon Diggs and more

by Evan Macy

As Week 10 approaches there is a long list of injured fantasy stars to navigate, including A.J. Green, Rob Gronkowski, Chris Carson, A.J. Green, Stefon Diggs, Sammy Watkins, Josh Gordon, Marlon Mack and more.

November 4, 2018

Phillies

Manny Machado or Bryce Harper: which is a better free agent fit, target for Phillies?

by Evan Macy

There are two big prizes this offseason: Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. With the hot stove officially on, the Phillies are expected to be one of the favorites to sign both — or if you ask Las Vegas oddsmakers, THE favorite.

November 1, 2018

Phillies

What they're saying about the Phillies: Paul Goldschmidt, Clayton Kershaw and other interesting fall trade, free agency rumors

by Evan Macy

MLB's free agency officially begins Friday afternoon, which is when the clock will begin on Manny Machado and Bryce Harper as each treks to find a home for 2019 and beyond. Obviously, the Phillies hope they are the chosen ones this fall — Las Vegas seems to think they are. But there are more monster players potentially on the move this offseason.

November 1, 2018

Sixers

Instant observations: Sixers overcome huge blown lead vs. Clippers lead to stay perfect at home

by Evan Macy

Somehow, thanks to a monster game from Joel Embiid and a spark from Markelle Fultz, the Sixers inched out a still convincing win to get above the .500 mark at home in South Philly. Here's what I saw in the victory:

November 1, 2018

Eagles

Eagles RT Lane Johnson should, eventually, be able to play through pain in injured knee

by Evan Macy

The Eagles are in the midst of a game of musical chairs with their bruised and battered offensive line — which now not only features Jason Peters playing through a torn bicep, but also Lane Johnson, out for a few weeks with a Grade 2 MCL sprain.

October 31, 2018

Eagles

What they're saying about the Eagles: NFL experts give Birds high grades for Golden Tate trade

by Evan Macy

Everyone seemed to expect the Eagles to be major players at the NFL's trade deadline Tuesday, and of course — thanks to the always aggressive Howie Roseman, they were.

October 31, 2018

Fantasy football

Fantasy football waiver wire: Take a gamble and pick up Josh Adams, Jack Doyle before Week 9

by Evan Macy

Week 9 is one of the toughest weeks of the season for fantasy owners, with six teams on byes (Arizona, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, New York Giants, Philadelphia) as opposed to the usual two or four on most weeks.

October 31, 2018

Eagles

Golden Tate flew to Philadelphia with Eagles fans on his flight after being traded

by Evan Macy

Leaving Detroit, Golden Tate hopped a flight to Philadelphia and — as Eagles fans have proven without a shadow of a doubt over the last year or so — experienced the true "everywhere-ness" of Birds fans.

October 30, 2018

Fantasy football

Fantasy football: What are impacts, implications of Golden Tate, Demaryius Thomas, Ty Montgomery trades?

by Evan Macy

Okay, lets be honest — there are really two reasons to be interested in the NFL trade deadline, which passed at 4 p.m. Tuesday. One is to find out if your team will be a buyer (like the Texans) or a seller (like the Lions).