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

April 5, 2019

Eagles

Eagles over/under win total for 2019 projected at 9.5

by Evan Macy

The NFL draft is looming and the Eagles, with seven draft picks and a knack for draft day trades, could be making moves sometime soon. Which means the Birds' current over/under line for wins — 9.5 — could be on the move.

April 3, 2019

Phillies

Five reasons the Phillies just missed out on a 5-0 start

by Evan Macy

After an epic run of four straight wins — becoming the first Phils team to reach that mark in over 100 years and the only remaining unbeaten in MLB — Philadelphia sort of looked like the weakness-laden team from a year ago.

April 2, 2019

Phillies

Phillies prospect watch: When will top young players make the big leagues?

by Evan Macy

Below is a pre-season look ahead at the top 10 players in the Phillies system. We'll check in every few weeks to see how each of them is doing, but to start things off, lets take a look at when we project each of the top youngsters will make their debut for the Phillies in south Philly.

April 1, 2019

Phillies

MLB Rumors: Phillies could benefit from adding free agent Craig Kimbrel — and keeping him away from rivals

by Evan Macy

Craig Kimbrel, an ace closer, and Dallas Keuchel, a former Cy Young award winner still have no team. They are staying shape and would each be potent additions to a team come May.

March 29, 2019

Phillies

New-look Phillies have swag, confidence and choreographed celebrations

by Evan Macy

It's only been one game, but it's pretty clear that the 2019 Phillies have already picked their motto for the 2019 season. "Pick your poison."

March 28, 2019

Phillies

Instant observations: Returning players make statement in Phillies' Opening Day win over Braves

by Evan Macy

With all the headlines being made by the Phillies huge offseason acquisitions, it was core from 2018 who made the difference in this one. The line up is deep — super deep — with almost a second top of the order in the 6-7 and 8 spots in the lineup, spots that were pivotal in the victory.

March 27, 2019

Phillies

10 Phillies storylines to watch for during the 2019 regular season

by Evan Macy

The Phillies were probably the most talked about team in all of baseball from last November on. After all the free agency drama, the high profile trades and the exceptionally high expectations, baseball games are finally here to be played.

March 26, 2019

Phillies

Phillies predictions, picks, projections: Experts don't know what to make of 2019 Phillies

by Evan Macy

We are very close to the first pitch of the 2019 baseball season and for the first time in years, Phillies fans have a real reason to be interested in awards and World Series picks — as Philadelphia has a chance of being in the conversation come the fall in both categories.

March 25, 2019

Phillies

Phillies season preview: Can Gabe Kapler deal with 2019's high expectations?

by Evan Macy

MLB managers are a little underestimated. They have an enormous impact on what happens on the field of play over the course of a 162 game season.

March 21, 2019

Phillies

Phillies season preview: Andrew McCutchen will be clubhouse leader for revitalized squad

by Evan Macy

Seemingly made as an early offseason insurance signing (against the real possibility that the Phils might miss out on Bryce Harper), McCutchen signed relatively early this past fall to the tune of three years and $50 million.