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

July 27, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football defense, special teams rankings (2019 preseason PPR top 20)

by Evan Macy

There don't appear to be too many "no-brainer" defense/special teams picks this year. Taking a match up approach may be the best bet for fantasy football in 2019.

July 26, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football kicker rankings (2019 preseason PPR top 20)

by Evan Macy

There are two strategies for drafting kickers. The first, take the players with the best leg, and track record, like Justin Tucker or Greg Zuerlein. The second, nab the kicker from the best offenses.

July 25, 2019

Eagles

Brandon Brooks has willed himself to cusp of recovering from torn Achilles

by Evan Macy

Brandon Brooks has started 90 games over the last six NFL seasons. He knew it was too good to be true. And so, like happens to nearly every NFL player at some point, Brooks went down with a torn Achilles in the Eagles' season ending loss to the Saints in the divisional round of the 2019 playoffs in January. But Brooks didn't let himself get down. Not even for a second.

July 25, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football tight end rankings (preseason 2019 PPR top 30)

by Evan Macy

And while there are still a clear top three in Tier 1: Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz and George Kittle, the drop off is not nearly as bad as it has been in years past.

July 25, 2019

Phillies

MLB trade rumors: Is Zach Greinke the answer for the Phillies?

by Evan Macy

Philadelphia has been connected to nearly every starting pitcher available, from Madison Bumgarner (not expected to be traded) to Marcus Stroman (who they have scouted) to Trevor Bauer (who they have reportedly discussed trading for with Cleveland). Each of those players fall short of all three categories. One player who might not is Diamondbacks starter Zack Greinke.

July 24, 2019

Fantasy football

Fantasy football wide receiver rankings (preseason 2019, PPR top 75)

by Evan Macy

Like with this year's running backs, the wide receivers landscape is slowly changing. After years of Antonio Brown and Odell Beckham Jr. taking the top spots in WR rankings, DeAndre Hopkins has claimed the mantle as No. 1, with Julio Jones continuing to show immense fantasy value as the second best wideout.

July 24, 2019

Phillies

MLB rumors: Why Phillies might be wise to hold off on trading for high profile relievers

by Evan Macy

The Phillies' bullpen was simply excellent Tuesday night, as Philly outlasted the lowly Tigers in 15 innings. They tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing just three hits in a 3-2 victory.

July 24, 2019

Phillies

MLB trade rumors: Phillies, Indians have discussed trade for SP Trevor Bauer, report says

by Evan Macy

According to MLB.com insider Jon Morosi, the Phillies have discussed trading for Indians ace Trevor Bauer.

July 23, 2019

Phillies

Phillies prospect watch: Alec Bohm, Mickey Moniak playing like top prospects as trade deadline approaches

by Evan Macy

Philadelphia may have to part with some of its top 10 prospects in order to persuade sellers to help them reach the playoffs this fall. And if the prospects we examine in this article do stick around, they will have a good chance at making an impact on the big league club, as injuries and depth issues continue to plague the Phillies.

July 23, 2019

Phillies

MLB Rumors: Potential Phillies targets (non-rentals) include Mike Minor, Marcus Stroman, Matt Boyd

by Evan Macy

And so, it sort of makes sense that the Phillies, while likely to be buyers before next week's trade deadline, are likely to be a specific kind of buyers. The team is still in contention despite a ridiculous burden of injuries and a pitching staff that is thin and unreliable. Philadelphia needs to improve this season, and beyond. They will not buy rental players.