Angelo Cataldi

Lots of strong political statements yesterday from sports figures. OK, great. Is it too soon to ask — very politely — for all of these people to focus now on what they do best? The anger in America might just calm down a bit if we all had a game to watch.

We’re going to try something crazy today on the WIP Morning Show. We’re going to talk sports — on a sports station, no less! I hope I can remember how to do it.

I’m back today, just in time to rip baseball. Don’t miss it.

My mom has passed away after 98 extraordinary years. In the end, she beat the coronavirus and then died two days later after she fell in her room. She was a great person and an even better mom. RIP, Ida Cataldi, 1921-2020.

Today, Cole Hamels finally gets his due in a city that never loved him enough. He was the main reason the Phillies won in 2008, and he has two MVP trophies to prove it! Once and For All: Cole Hamels is a sports hero in Philadelphia, whether the fans believe it or not.

21 years ago, I took a group of 30 crazed drunks to the NFL draft, where we booed the arrival of Donovan McNabb. That day — and every day since — he has demonstrated how right we were. McNabb was too sensitive and too selfish to ever give us a championship. He is overrated.

Tampa pitcher Blake Snell on the coronavirus, March 11 — “If I get it, I get it.” Snell on May 14: “I’m risking my life, bro.” There will be a cure someday for the coronavirus. There will never be a cure for stupid.

Joe Buck says when football returns, the Fox network will pipe in fake crowd noise and will pan into stands filled with virtual fans. In other words, TV will not cover the most unusual sports situation in our lifetimes. There’s a word for that: Stupid!

If the game of baseball does not resume because the players want more money, I am done with a sport I have loved my whole life. How dare they hold America hostage —during a pandemic! — because of their greed and insensitivity. This is your last warning, baseball. Play ball!!

I’m not sure I could have come up with a more favorable schedule for the Eagles than the one released last night. Three early sure wins, toughest opponents play at Linc, final game a cookie here. I dare you NOT to find 11 wins on that beautiful schedule.

The person who has won the most games in college basketball history will be on our show at 8am today. That’s right. Coach K of Duke live, talking about his iconic career and life in sports during a pandemic. Don’t miss it. Tomorrow at 9am: Carson Wentz.

The Eagles cannot — must not — sign Jadaveon Clowney! Latest reports have them as one of five finalists for the cheap-shot artist. The man hurt Carson Wentz with an illegal hit. He is not worthy of the green and silver uniform. He is not worthy of playing in Philadelphia.

Carson Wentz said all the right things yesterday about Jalen Hurts, but what does he really think? If you can’t wait for the show, the franchise QB is questioning how much faith the Eagles have in his health. He may even harbor some doubts himself. QB controversy ahead?

So now the Eagles are bringing back relic Jason Peters for another season. What does that say about first-round pick Andre Dillard? Didn’t Howie Roseman say health was a priority? Hell, Peters pulled another hamstring while I was writing this tweet.

Two weeks ago, Dr. Anthony Fauci said we should get sports back soon in the U.S. Last week he said some fans might even be allowed in stadiums for the games. Then yesterday he said there may be no sports at all in 2020. Is it Dr. Fauci or Dr. Fraud?