The Ringer's Philly Special

Ranger Suárez had yet another stellar outing Sunday against the division rival Braves and came out victorious this time! Cliff is joined by Anthony Dabbundo aka Tony Bunz to discuss Ranger’s performance along with the rest of the starting rotation. The bats were silent during the Phillies road trip. Is that due to the pitching they faced, or the guys in the lineup not being able to produce? Is it time for Justin Crawford to get the call up? What should the Phillies do at the deadline? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Cliff Augustin (@daboulcliff) and Anthony Dabbundo (@AnthonyDabbundo) Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ESPN anchor and the pride of Temple University Kevin Negandhi joined Cliff to discuss the Sixers' 2025 NBA draft picks, V.J. Edgecombe (no. 3) and Johni Broome (no. 35), and what their impact could be for the Sixers in the immediate and future timelines. Did the Sixers make the right decision by taking V.J. over Ace Bailey (10:18)? What’s the overall future of the Sixers and Joel Embiid (21:48)? The Phillies scored a whopping one run in the series against the Astros, while the pitchers were stellar. What is wrong with the Phillies, and what do they need to do at the deadline (35:57)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com. Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Cliff Augustin (@daboulcliff) Guest: Kevin Negandhi (@KevinNegandhi) Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The NBA draft is under a week away and the Sixers have a major decision to make. Cliff is joined by ESPN’s Bobby Marks to discuss what the Sixers should do with the no. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft and in the offseason. Top prospect Ace Bailey hasn’t done any meetings with any teams in this draft. Why is that and what is his camp's strategy (3:36)? What should the Sixers do with Joel Embiid, as his extension is set to kick in this season (18:17)? Can the Sixers retain Guerschon Yabusele and Quentin Grimes without going over the second apron (27:57)? Plus, Bobby shares fun draft night stories and tells us what he would do with the no. 3 pick. Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Cliff Augustin (@daboulcliff) Guest: Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies suspended OF Nick Castellanos on Tuesday following an exchange of words with manager Rob Thomson after he was pulled late in the game Monday for a defensive substitution. Cliff is joined by Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss what happened with Casty and Thomson, and if their issues have been resolved (1:08). ESPN’s Field Yates then joins the pod to discuss the Eagles offseason, including where first-round pick Jihaad Campbell best fits and what to expect from the Super Bowl champs going into next season (19:15). Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Cliff Augustin (@daboulcliff) Guest: Field Yates (@FieldYates) and Lochlahn March (@Lochlahn) Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After losing 9 of their last 10, the Phillies returned to Citizens Bank Park and bounced back, winning 5 of 6. Cliff is joined by Anthony Dabbundo — aka Tony Bunz — who makes his triumphant return to break down the stark contrast between the team’s spiral and resurgence. What are the biggest concerns so far this season? What should the Phillies do about the leadoff spot? What’s sparked Alec Bohm’s recent uptick after a slow start? Is there anyone in the farm system who could help in the outfield? And if not, what’s the best path to adding another bat and a reliable reliever? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Follow us on all platforms: @anthonydabbundo @daboulcliff The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Anthony Dabbundo and Clifford Augustin Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to break down all the latest from Eagles minicamp and highlight which players have been standing out so far. Kelee Ringo watch continues! Find out what EJ’s been seeing from him on the practice field (5:49). EJ also runs through some of the players battling for a roster spot. Which QB made a standout throw during practice? (14:37) Who's been getting the most snaps at right guard? (25:35) What are the expectations for Jalen Hurts in 2025 with a new offensive coordinator in the fold? (31:54) Could the Eagles be eyeing a trade for an edge rusher? (42:23) Plus, the greatest segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting history — the mailbag! (55:18) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ Follow us on all platforms: @sheilkapadia @EJSmith94 @daboulcliff The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: EJ Smith Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer to discuss some early takeaways from Eagles practice. We finally got a timeline for Jihaad Campbell’s return to the field (5:50). Eagles DC Vic Fangio also discussed the departures of DE Bryce Huff and CJGJ and whether he actually wanted to move on from them (17:00). Cooper DeJean has been getting reps at what position (22:02)? What is DT Jordan Davis’s new secret weapon to getting in shape (27:24)? Are the Eagles lacking depth at the edge position (38:09)? And of course, we wrap it all up with your questions in the mailbag (49:54). Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: EJ Smith Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peak NFL offseason is upon us, which means we have to get OTA updates from EJ Smith of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Who was and wasn't at OTA’s? One of the names might come as a surprise to people (7:40). How did the rookies look at practice (10:34)? What was noteworthy about the secondary (13:02)? What very, very early takeaways did Eagles OC Kevin Patullo show in the first open practice (24:31)? Eagles TE Dallas Goedert spoke to the media about returning on a readjusted deal. What’s the long-term future with him and the Eagles (39:58)? Plus, the greatest segment in Philadelphia sports podcasting history: the mailbag! (48:48) Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: EJ Smith Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The tush push is here to stay, folks! The proposal to ban the tush push did not receive the 24 votes needed to eliminate the play from the NFL. Sheil is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton of Bleeding Green Nation to discuss the fallout and what factors ultimately led to the play remaining legal. What was Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie’s rather unusual speech to the other owners to sway them from a ban on the play (8:03)? Which teams voted to ban the tush push and have now jumped into enemy territory for the Eagles (30:42)? Plus, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni received a contract extension. What’s his legacy and future in the city (1:03:49)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: Brandon Lee Gowton Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Ringer NBA draft expert J. Kyle Mann and has 10 questions about the Sixers and the prospects who will be drafted next month. Is VJ Edgecombe more of a fit for the Sixers than Ace Bailey (03:54)? How much should the Sixers be considering fit and championship window rather than the best player available (31:12)? If the Sixers stay at 3 but don't draft either Bailey or Edgecombe, who could that surprise pick be (44:40)? Email hot takes: Ringerphilly@gmail.com Become a member of our Reddit community: https://www.reddit.com/r/RingersPhillySpecial/ The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please check out rg-help.com to find out more, or listen to the end of the episode for additional details. Host: Sheil Kapadia Guest: J. Kyle Mann Producer: Cliff Augustin Music Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices