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Brad Wakai

Brad Wakai

Joined: Jun 29, 2023

Brad Wakai graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Journalism. While an undergrad, he did work at the student radio station covering different Penn State athletic programs like football, basketball, volleyball, soccer and other sports. Brad currently is the Lead Contributor for Nittany Lions Wire of Gannett Media where he continues to cover Penn State athletics. He is also a contributor at FanSided, writing about the Philadelphia 76ers for The Sixers Sense. Brad is the host of the sports podcast I Said What I Said, discussing topics across the NFL, College Football, the NBA and other sports. You can follow him on Twitter: @bwakai

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Phillies Select Three Ready-Made Pitchers in Day 1 of 2025 MLB Draft

The Philadelphia Phillies went heavy on the arms in Day 1 of the draft.

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Jun 16, 2025; Omaha, Neb, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks starting pitcher Gage Wood (14) celebrates completing a no hitter against the Murray State Racers at Charles Schwab Field
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Phillies Select Gage Wood With 26th Pick in First Round of 2025 MLB Draft

Phillies Select Gage Wood With 26th Pick in First Round of 2025 MLB Draft

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Jun 8, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (61) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park
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Phillies Make Great Gesture To Cristopher Sanchez After All-Star Snub

The Philadelphia Phillies are taking care of their guy.

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Apr 30, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (61) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez Refutes MLB's Claims About His All-Star Snub

More information is coming out regarding the All-Star snub of Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sanchez.

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Jun 21, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Max Kepler (17) and outfielder Nick Castellanos (8) looks on against the New York Mets in the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park
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Phillies Could Be Getting Closer to Moving On From Max Kepler

Will the Philadelphia Phillies make this move?

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Apr 20, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians relief pitcher Emmanuel Clase (48) and left fielder Steven Kwan (38) celebrate a win over the Oakland Athletics at Progressive Field
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Phillies Land Elite Closer, Much-Needed Star Outfielder in Trade Proposal

Could this trade package land the Philadelphia Phillies these two stars?

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Jun 20, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) looks on against the New York Mets in the second inning at Citizens Bank Park
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Phillies Ace Zack Wheeler Will Not Participate in All-Star Game

The Philadelphia Phillies ace is no longer going to be participating in the All-Star Game.

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May 18, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Mick Abel (40) reacts during an interview after the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park
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Phillies Assistant General Manager Doesn't Want Team To Trade Star Prospects

Not everyone in the building wants the Philadelphia Phillies to ship out their star minor leaguers.

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Phillies Now Considering Trading Their Superstar Prospect

The Philadelphia Phillies reportedly are willing to move one of their superstar prospects.

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Jun 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cristopher Sanchez (61) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins first inning at loanDepot Park
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Phillies Ace Snubbed Again As Mets Starter Shockingly Gets All-Star Nod Over Him

The decision to not select the Philadelphia Phillies ace to the All-Star Game is shocking.

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Phillies Boss Ready To 'Undo His Offseason Mistakes' With Aggressive Deadline

It seems like the Philadelphia Phillies are ready to get aggressive ahead of the trade deadline.

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Phillies Eyeing These Two Superstar Closers in Potential Blockbuster Trades

It sounds like the Philadelphia Phillies are ready to make a splash.

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