The Ringer's Philly Special

The Sixers selected Jared McCain from Duke at no. 16 in the 2024 NBA draft. Cliff is joined by Devon Givens of PHLY to discuss the pick and what’s next for the Sixers this offseason. Do the Sixers have trade targets outside of Paul George and Jimmy Butler? Which free agents who were on the roster last year should the Sixers re-sign?We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982The 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: Clifford AugustinGuest: Devon GivensProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bryce Harper currently has the second-shortest odds on FanDuel to win the NL MVP. Just how good has he been on this spectacular Phillies squad, which is currently on one of the best starts in franchise history? Plus, the NBA draft is this week, and the Sixers have a lot of needs to fulfill heading into the draft. What will they do with the no. 16 pick?We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982The 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 DabbundoProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ben is joined by Brandon Lee Gowton Bleeding Green Nation for the 2024 Eagles jersey number analytics podcast. They examine every Eagles player's number on the roster and determine what their numbers will mean to their success this upcoming season. This is not a joke.We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982The 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: Ben SolakGuest: Brandon Lee GowtonProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies are currently going through a tough stretch of the season, and they are now faced with the reality of losing catcher J.T. Realmuto for about a month. Anthony Dabbundo and producer Cliff discuss what the injury means for the Phils and how they can weather the storm. Anthony talks about his trip to Baltimore on Friday as he witnessed the Phillies' extra-innings win. Plus, Trea Turner’s return and which players the Phillies will be targeting at the deadline.We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982The 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 DabbundoProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by Princeton University receivers coach Brian Flinn to examine what the Eagles' options are at WR3. They first evaluate Ainias Smith and Johnny Wilson, fifth- and sixth-round Eagles picks, respectively. Could a late-rounder make an immediate impact next season? Is Parris Campbell the answer to the void, or could return specialist Britain Covey take the leap and get more offensive snaps?We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982The 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 KapadiaGuest: Brian FlinnProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil is joined by EJ Smith from the Philadelphia Inquirer, who was also boots-on-the-ground at Eagles workouts this week. Why is team owner Jeffrey Lurie selling a minority stake in the franchise? Could the Eagles be facing more offensive issues after Jalen Hurts claimed 95 percent of it is new? Plus, how good could the DB core of Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean, and Kelee Ringo be for next season and the future?We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982The 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 KapadiaGuest: EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil opens the pod with a discussion surrounding Eagles' 2022 first-round pick Jordan Davis and 2023 first-round pick Jalen Carter. What can we expect from the Georgia duo now that Fletcher Cox has retired (03:32)? The Phillies are off to one of the best starts ever, but were hit with a few injuries over the weekend against the Cardinals. Are there concerns with the injuries to Ranger Suarez and Brandon Marsh (30:09)? Plus, did Cliff finally break the curse?We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982The 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 KapadiaProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil stopped by Eagles practice today and has some big-picture thoughts that he wants to review (02:23). Will the Eagles' 2024 first-round pick, Quinyon Mitchell, be ready to start at the beginning of the season? New Ringer writer and Philly local Anthony Dabbundo joins the pod to discuss the Phillies' progress so far this season. Is there real concern for Bryce Harper’s health (16:32)? Plus, is there excitement for a new season of 'Mare of Easttown' and Shane Gillis’s new show, 'Tires'?We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982The 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.Hosts: Sheil Kapadia and Anthony DabbundoProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sheil and EJ Smith have your football fix if you’re wondering how the Eagles' first OTA practice went. What were the immediate takeaways from the first practice? How deep is the secondary, and where was James Bradberry IV? Could we see A.J. Brown or Saquon take snaps in the slot? What about the offensive line? Who’s poised to take the right guard position?We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982The 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 KapadiaGuest: EJ SmithProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Phillies have been on a roll all season long and currently have a 4.5-game lead in the NL East. Sheil has five takeaways from what he’s seen from the team so far this season. Are the Phillies a 100-win team? Which players have stepped up the most? How valuable has Ranger Suárez been the entire season?We want to hear from you! 215-315-7982The 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 KapadiaProducer: Cliff AugustinMusic Composed By: Teddy Grossman and Jackson Greenberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices