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.

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February 28, 2019

Phillies

The Phillies won the Bryce Harper deal and here's why

by Evan Macy

The Phillies signed Bryce Harper to, well, compared to what he and his agent probably wanted, very very good terms for the organization and its future plans.

February 28, 2019

Phillies

Are the Phillies getting played by Bryce Harper and Scott Boras?

by Evan Macy

Bryce Harper doesn't want to play in Philadelphia.

February 27, 2019

Eagles

Eagles will let Nick Foles walk in free agency, Howie Roseman says

by Evan Macy

As the NFL world collects at the NFL combine this week, Executive Vice President of Player Personnel spoke to the media Wednesday and confirmed that the Eagles will not use the franchise tag on Foles and will let him find a new home in 2019.

February 26, 2019

Phillies

Bryce Harper's price just went up

by Evan Macy

Bryce Harper will now be seeking something north of $350 million. It now makes some sense why Harper's camp has been dragging it's feet. It was widely reported that Colorado wanted to extend Nolan Arenado. That they did for so much money plays right into Harper's hands.

February 26, 2019

Phillies

Who are the Phillies bidding against for Bryce Harper?

by Evan Macy

The Phillies want Bryce Harper. The Phillies have made a very big offer to Bryce Harper. The Phillies' owner flew to Las Vegas for an impromptu second meeting with Harper and his team.

February 25, 2019

Flyers

Simmonds dealt to Predators at last minute

by Evan Macy

The Flyers, who won a remarkable Stadium Series game on Saturday to keep their season on life support are still likely to be sellers — with Wayne Simmonds the most likely player to be shipped off (though nearly every Flyers player not named Claude Giroux has been rumored to be on the block, including Shayne Gostisbehere and Nolan Patrick). There appears to be quite a large market for the "power forward," a 30-year-old winger who is having a down year but still is a really appealing piece for any team in a playoff race.

February 25, 2019

Flyers

Flyers trade Wayne Simmonds to Predators for Ryan Hartman and pick

by Evan Macy

A report that came out just a few minutes after the official deadline was over said Wayne Simmonds will have a new home as a Nashville Predator. It was later revealed the trade was submitted to the NHL at 2:27 p.m.

February 23, 2019

Flyers

What happens if it rains during Flyers - Penguins outdoor game at the Linc tonight?

by Evan Macy

Weather reports say there is around a 50 percent chance of rain Saturday evening, when the Flyers and Penguins play their much anticipated outdoor game at Lincoln Financial Field.

February 23, 2019

Flyers

Instant observations: Claude Giroux saves Flyers' season with overtime winner in outdoor thriller

by Evan Macy

The atmosphere was electric. The hockey was as good as promised. The weather held up. The 2019 Stadium Series game at Lincoln Financial was a complete success — an epic overtime battle between two bitter rivals with playoff hopes on the line.

February 23, 2019

Phillies

Will deal get done after Phillies owner flies to Vegas to meet with Bryce Harper?

by Evan Macy

Just in case you weren't glued to twitter last night like we were, let's get you caught up on the latest developments in the Bryce Harper saga. And yes, it truly is a saga with no shortage of dramatics.