Brad Wakai

Brad Wakai is a sports journalist who covers the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros for Sports Illustrated/FanNation. He is also the Lead Contributor for Nittany Lions Wire of Gannett Media where he continues to cover Penn State athletics. Brad graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Journalism and has experience working at the student radio station covering various sports including football, basketball, volleyball, and soccer. He is also the host of a sports podcast called I Said What I Said where he discusses topics across the NFL, College Football, NBA and other sports. Brad can be found on Twitter @bwakai.

Biography:  https://www.si.com/mlb/orioles/author/brad-wakai

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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Conflicts of Interest

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Contradictions

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  • The Phillies talked with the Rays about Randy Arozarena before he was dealt to the Mariners on Thursday, but did not agree on a trade.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Philadelphia Phillies Acquire Austin Hays from Baltimore Orioles: A Proven Hitters Addition to the Outfield

Philadelphia Phillies Acquire Austin Hays from Baltimore Orioles: A Proven Hitters Addition to the Outfield

Broke On: Saturday, 27 July 2024 The Philadelphia Phillies acquired outfielder Austin Hays from the Baltimore Orioles before the MLB Trade Deadline, giving up right-handed pitcher Seranthony Dominguez and minor league outfielder Cristian Pache in return. Hays, a proven hitter with a good defensive record, was sought after by the Phillies for his ability to provide better at-bats from the right side. The Orioles were looking to rebuild their farm system and opted for established talent over prospects.
Phillies Recall Weston Wilson, Release Whit Merrifield: Depth for a Contending Team

Phillies Recall Weston Wilson, Release Whit Merrifield: Depth for a Contending Team

Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 The Philadelphia Phillies recalled infielder Weston Wilson from Triple-A and released underperforming utility player Whit Merrifield on July 13, 2024. Wilson, a January 2023 free agent signing, was named International League Player of the Week and contributes solid hitting and defensive versatility.